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Community Choice Aggregation Buying electricity cheaper in bulk By FRITZ MAYER

OTNICELLO, NY — Residents in New York State have the option of choosing which company will supply them with electricity, but it turns out that 75% of residents don’t bother to research the issue and change suppliers, and they are left with the default choice. In much of Sullivan County, the default company is NYSEG. However, if the county were to move forward with a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) project, the county, in conjunction with a nonprofit entity, would be able to choose a different default company. Judging by the experience of municipalities in the six states where CCA is already underway, consumers could save five to 10% on their electric bill. That information came from Mike Gordon, a board member of Sustainable Westchester, which is moving a number of municipalities through the process in the first CCA project in the state. He spoke to legislators at the government center on June 11, and explained the details of a CCA project. Gordon said electric bills are divided into the part that covers utility poles and wires, and the part that covers the actual electricity, and that is the part over which consumers already have choice in terms of suppliers. He said if the county wanted to move forward, it would put out a request for proposals (RFP) from a nonprofit, which would be a consultant. That consultant would then get the initial information required to prepare an RFP for electricity suppliers. Because the process is so new to New York, the state Public Service Commission has not yet worked out all of the details, but it appears there would be

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a charge of 72 cents per household for the necessary data. The nonprofit and the county would then put out an RFP to electric suppliers and would select the best deal for consumers. The county would need to pass a local law to allow this to go forward, and residents could have the opportunity to opt out before the switch is made. Also, after the switch is made, customers would have the opportunity to opt out at any time, and go back to using NYSEG as their electricity supplier. Gordon said, “There is no exit fee… residents can opt out, or join the CCA.” He said in the Westchester CCA the municipalities are looking for a fixed-price for a three-year contract. He said nationally the average savings has been five or 10%, but “If natural gas prices go up to historical levels, the savings will be quite a bit more than that.” Gordon also said there is no risk to consumers. “Since there’s not a penalty for moving away, if the utility price goes down for any reason, customers are free to go back to that regulated utility.” He also said that moving forward with the CCA project would enhance the chance of getting state funding for two micro-grid projects in Monticello and Liberty being pursued by the county and the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development. The U.S. Department of Energy defines micro-grid as “a local energy grid with control capability, which means it can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously.” Sullivan legislators may vote on whether to move forward with a CCA project at a meeting on June 18.

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Wizard of Oz invades the Trout Parade

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — “Gill-Inda, the Good Fish” leads The Mountain Tones down Livingston Manor’s wacky version of the Yellow Brick Road during the annual Trout Parade on June 13. This year’s theme—“Somewhere Over the Rainbow Trout”—inspired creative costumes, music and performers from all around the region who showed up in droves to enjoy the festivities during the day. To view more photos from the parade, visit our Facebook page and read Jonathan Fox’s column “In My Humble Opinion” on page 20.

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IN BRIEF Rusty Palmer ordered to pay after defaulting

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Narrowsburg teen Ember Cemelli is an intern with Sullivan Renaissance this summer and works to beautify the community by planting and maintaining flowers and plants throughout town.

A beautiful Main Street By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — Although she has classic summer plans like vacationing in Florida and swimming in the Delaware River, Narrowsburg teen Ember Cemelli is also getting her hands dirty and making her community a beautiful place to live. Ember is an intern for Sullivan Renaissance, a beautification program whose mission is to enhance the appearance of Sullivan County while building a sense of pride and community spirit. She works for pay for 15 hours a week for the entire summer doing everything from weeding and mulching, to planting and watering. Main Street of Narrowsburg as well as the Veteran’s Park is bursting with color and lush greenery, and boasts a variety of flowers including Ember’s favorite: the iris. Ember works along with the Narrowsburg Beautification Group, which won beautification awards from Sullivan Renaissance in the past including the prestigious Golden Feather $25,000 award. Ember explains that they are busy getting ready for this year’s contest. Their project is to expand the historic walking trail developed by the Tusten Historical Society and add a segment on either end of the trail. It also entails work on the entranceway to the Tusten Heritage Community Garden, historical markers along trails, tree planting along Kirk Road, lighting for the welcome sign and continued care of gardens throughout the community. In partnership with the Center for Workforce Development, Sullivan Renaissance offers the Gardening Internship and Youth Development Program to area youth. The goal is to give young people a positive experience and allow them to see that their voice matters, that they have the ability and the power to make a difference and to be part of something beyond themselves. As volunteers and future community leaders they are able to gain valuable experience by participating in the betterment of their communities.

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, PA — Rusty Palmer, the owner of the flamboyant sports machine business on Route 6 outside of Honesdale has been ordered to pay $7.2 million to the Dime Bank after defaulting on the mortgage to his sprawling building on 15 acres, and after failing to file a timely response to the bank’s legal complaint. The bank had been seeking to foreclose on the property, which includes a nearly 118,000-square-foot building. It’s not clear if Palmer and his wife, who is a co-owner, will come up with a payment before the property is forced into a sheriff’s sale. The building was put up for sale last fall, and was listed for about $8 million. At the time, Palmer said he was looking to downsize, but he said at the time he was still in business and selling lots of sports equipment. Palmer built the facility after a 2005 fire totally destroyed his original building nearby. Palmer sells motorcycles, snowmobiles, four-wheelers and jet skis, and the operation included a restaurant and employed about 60 people.

Free farmers’ market produce MIDDLETOWN, NY — Sen. John Bonacic announced on June 15 that seniors in Sullivan, Orange, Delaware and Ulster counties will have access to free produce at local farmers’ markets, as part of New York State’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The program gives $20 coupons to low-income seniors that can be redeemed at certain farmers’ markets across the state. The funding for this initiative was included in this year’s state budget as a way to boost nutrition, and increase access to farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. “Having access to fresh, quality, locally sourced produce has tangible benefits not only for those consuming the food, but those supplying it,” said Bonacic. “By providing locally grown fruits and vegetables to seniors, we are helping ensure that they are receiving the necessary nutrition that they need.” Coupon booklets will be made available over the next few weeks through local county Offices for the Aging. Participating farm markets in Sullivan County include Callicoon Farmers Market, Sullivan County Farmers Market (Liberty), Rock Hill Farmers Market and Root ‘N Roost Farmstand. Visit www.nysenate.gov/senator/john-j-bonacic for more information.

PA Caucus announces gift bill HARRISBURG, PA — The Government Reform Caucus on June 15 expressed its support for legislation that would strengthen state law regarding gifts to public officials. The co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral caucus are state Republican Rep. George Dunbar and Democratic Sen. Rob Teplitz. “Elected officials and public servants at all levels of government owe the residents of Pennsylvania maximum transparency and accountability in everything we do,” Dunbar said. “We must continue to make substantive changes in the way state government does business to provide this transparency to our residents. There is absolutely no room or legitimate excuse for corruption or abuse anywhere in our system.” “The people’s trust in government is imperiled whenever the citizenry loses confidence in the integrity of its elected officials. Voters become apathetic and grow to believe that their voices don’t matter, that only moneyed interests have influence,” Saccone said. “This bill seeks to tackle this crisis in confidence head on, working to root out any hint of impropriety.”

Overnight crowd for Section 8 MONTICELLO, NY — More than 650 people—most of them members of the Hasidic community from outside Sullivan County—turned out on the evening of June 14 to apply for federally subsidized housing units, even though the applications were not available until the next morning. The people were camped in the vicinity of the Monticello Housing Authority (MHA) and their presence elicited complaints of noise and parking congestion from neighbors. It was the first time applications for Section 8 housing were available from MHA in five years. Monticello police were on the scene early Monday morning and they prevented more cars from entering the parking area. While the applications were filled out by many people who live outside the county, Anne Johnson, the director of the MHA, said preference would be given to residents who live in Sullivan County. The MHA website says, “This housing authority does have a preference for local residents; all other applicants will be placed by date and time application has been received.” MHA administers both a public housing and Section 8 housing voucher program. It owns and manages a project with 98 affordable rental units, and it administers 554 Section 8 housing vouchers. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Court rules in Bloomingburg lawsuit Most of federal suit thrown out By FRITZ MAYER

OWN OF MAMAKATING, NY — Federal judge Kathleen Forrest on June 9 issued an order in the case of developer Shalom Lamm and others regarding a lawsuit against the Town of Mamkating, the Village of Bloomingburg, and containing complaints filed personally against officials of those municipalities, The lawsuit is one of multiple legal fights involving the town, the village and developer Shalom Lamm and his allies over Lamm’s construction of 396 townhouse units in a development called Villages at Chestnut Ridge in Bloomingburg, which has about 400 residents. There were multiple complainants who had charged the various defendants with “pervasive, governmentsponsored religious discrimination,” specifically over the construction of the proposed mikvah, a proposed school for Hasidic girls and actions related to the townhouses. Fifty-one of them have been completed, but so far none have certificates of occupancy. The complaint ran 91 pages and contained 15 causes of action, but most of those were tossed out by the court. A

press release issued by the town on June 10 said, “After the court’s order, the plaintiffs’ complaint is essentially reduced to two claims: (1) the plaintiffs’ allegations that the town inspected a building and issued a stop-work order against construction of a mikvah, and the town Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) determination that a mikvah is not a permitted use at that location under the zoning code; and (2) that the village adopted a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits and allegedly delayed issuing certificates of occupancy for the developer’s townhouse project. Both claims relate to the developer’s (Lamm’s) real property.” The issue with the mikvah is one in which the court said religious discrimination may have played a role. A mikvah is a ritual pool or bath used by Hasidic woman. The court wrote, “Given the sequence of events, at this stage in the litigation plaintiffs are entitled to reasonable inference that the stop-work order and the Town’s ZBA determination were designed to coercively prevent Hasidic Jewish residents of Bloomingburg… from exercising their religion and associating with others to do the same.” The town claims that the stop-work order was issued

because, “the developer commenced construction in the building without a building permit and without siteplan approval that the developer knew are required. The ZBA’s determination was upheld by the state supreme court as reasonable and based on substantial evidence.” The personal complaints against the municipal officials were dismissed because of immunity. Overall, the town was pleased. Brian Sokoloff, the attorney for the town, said, “The town is pleased that the court gutted most of the plaintiffs’ case and dismissed the town supervisor from the case. What remains with the town is a run-of-the-mill zoning dispute. The developer’s attempt to divert attention from the unseemly events involving their mega-project with a splashy lawsuit against dedicated public officials was unsuccessful.” The press release continued, “Notably, when a court decides a motion to dismiss a complaint, the court is required to accept as true all of the allegations made in the complaint and to resolve in the plaintiff’s favor all reasonable inferences raised by those allegations. Thus, the court dismissed the plaintiffs’ claims, even while giving the plaintiffs every benefit of the doubt.”

Highland supports time waiver for resort By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — After approving legal action against a proposed Mail Road resort in April, and then dropping that action in May, the Town of Highland last week conditionally approved two resolutions supporting a waiver of a state liquor authority 30-day review period for its licensing. Following an executive session in April, the board approved a resolution to begin a state Supreme Court action for a restraining order against Catskill Woods, William Zaccari and Larry Rosner of 211 Mail Road LLC. The resolution alleged that Zaccari and Rosner violated various local laws, building and fire codes at the property. Attorney for the town, Michael Davidoff, last month reported that the town’s civil action against the owners of the former Sokol Woodlands was no longer needed, as the owners of a proposed restaurant, lounge and motel there, had since allowed town officials inspection access to the property. Supervisor Andrew Boyar, returning after a two-month health-related absence, last week explained that the waiver was standard action taken by the board to prevent the loss of a month’s business during the short tourism season. “We’ve done it many times,” he said. He added that, “The town board does not endorse or suggest approval to the liquor authority. That’s not our job,” he said. Chuck Petersheim, who has announced

his candidacy opposing Boyar’s reelection this fall, opposed the action. He claimed that the developers have not complied with town permitting requirements to date and that their completion of construction and issues such as parking, lighting and site development in time to open this season is not likely. “There is no reason to fast-track this. This is the largest project that this town has seen in years. You’re here to protect the town, not to get them an extra month of summer,” he said. “That’s where we differ,” Boyar said. He said the developers have been at the planning board since March. He asked Petersheim, who is a builder, how he would feel about waiting until June for a decision. Livery operator Julius Robinson also questioned the time issue. “Anyone who does business here knows the season runs May to October…Why weren’t these applications filed in December or January?” The town planning board was scheduled to host a special June 17 public hearing for the project, 211 LLC, which is seeking a special-use permit to operate a family resort, bar/lounge and restaurant, which would include a 20-room motel, exercise room and pool. Councilman Scott Hallock proposed that the town board endorsement be conditional on the planning board’s June 17 approval of the project. The amendment was adopted and the resolutions for waivers for the resort were approved unanimously.

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Newly named Eagle Scout Jeremiah Stasilli is pictured on June 9 as Highland Deputy Supervisor Jim Gutekunst presented him with the town’s Certificate of Recognition for his efforts. Jeremiah has earned 51 scouting merit badges. Stasilli’s parents and siblings are all involved in scouting and Supervisor Andrew Boyar credited their volunteer spirit. “They always show up at community activities,” he said. Boyar said that should people still have questions about the project, they should take them to the state liquor authority. Separately, at the recommendation of town resident and county planner Heather Jacksy, the board authorized a committee to review Highland’s zoning in contemplation of new development that could come with the advent of casino gambling in Sullivan County. “We have a number of large undeveloped tracts now held by hunting clubs…

their development (for clustered housing and planned unit developments [PUDs]) would have significant impacts for the community and schools… We are not going to be a town of 2,500 forever,” Boyar said. The board also authorized a second committee to consider uses and plans for a parcel of riverfront land on River Road, which was “gifted” to the town and aside from mowing, has seen no further public development.

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Issues arise with Tusten solar panels By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — At the recent Town of Tusten board meeting some problems were brought up concerning the town’s soon-to-be-installed solar panels. After working tirelessly to get the panels for the town, the Tusten Energy Committee signed a contract and the panels will be installed this summer. However, three obstacles might stand in the way. The first came about after an article in a local newspaper about the solar panels stated an estimate for the cost savings quoted by Supervisor Carol Wingert at $600,000. It was then brought to her attention that the actual savings will be between $200,000 and $300,000. This prompted discussion at the town meeting, when Councilman Ned Lang questioned whether the savings are good enough, and whether the town should explore other options. He also said that there should be a contract stating what the cost per kilowatt hour should be. Tusten Energy Committee chair Brandi Merolla said it’s not possible to know exactly what the cost will be from year to year, but they do know the trends. She also said there will be a significant saving, at about 40%. Secondly, someone reported the project to the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), saying that the workers would not be paid the prevailing wage. The DOL then

contacted the board, saying that the workers must be paid the prevailing wage. According to the energy committee and town board, they do not have to pay the prevailing wage and the board is looking to appeal the decision. Finally, the name of the company in the contract was reported incorrectly, so the town board passed a resolution to change the name from Atlantech Solar to Green Energy Partners LLC. Merolla said they are still moving forward with the solar panels and they will be installed soon.

Main Street deck The board voted to put the Main Street Deck project out to bid at the last town board meeting, and it was announced at this meeting that the cost to do so, as estimated by Chazen Companies, will be $16,700. The town board agreed that the cost is high. It covers the costs of developing the bid specifications to be put into the request for proposal (RFP), and the referendum. The board questioned whether or not the bid specifications have to be completed before the referendum is held. At first the board thought that the specifications had to be completed first, but after Councilman Tony Ritter pressed the point, Wingert said it might be possible to delay until afterward and that she would look into it. The cost of the

bid specs would be included in the $106,000 grant. If the voters say “no” to the proposed deck in the referendum, then the cost of the bid would still be reimbursed out of the grant.

Narrowsburg fireworks There was some discussion over the location of the Fourth of July fireworks. After the location where they had been held for years, on Firemen’s Field, was found to be dangerous to nearby eagles, the fireworks were moved in 2013 and 2014 to a property held by Councilman Lang, and he funded the fireworks. This year he plans to hold them at his property again on Friday, July 3, and contribute $5,000 toward the cost, with Rick Lander contributing $1,000. However, the Tusten Local Development Corporation announced that they are looking into relocating the fireworks to the original spot, at Landers field, and reinstating the carnival. They have spoken to the Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Fish & Wildlife Services and the National Park Service to ascertain whether they can be held this year without risk to nesting eagles. They said the fire company would be OK with that. Lang said if the fireworks display were removed from his property, he might not contribute money, or not as much money.

Zoning, electricity rates and a festival in Port By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis zoning issues, proposed O&R electricity rates increase, and the Red Badge of Courage Living Memorial Day June 20 were among issues discussed at the June 8 Common Council meeting. Zoning and planning liaison Robert Ritchie reported from the last Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting concerning 140 Jersey Ave. Owner Hamza Warriach requested a variance for the building in order to add a first-floor office and a second-floor apartment. Zillow.com, a realty website, reports the building was sold for $21,700 on December 26, 2014.

The issues concern the but had lost that status, and size of the lot, lot width, side is located in a Commercial/ yard setback and parking Residential zone. spaces. Parking is sparse in After the ZBA denied his the area, and many simply appeal, Richie said, “Waruse public parking. riach tried to sell the prop“The problem is the size of erty to the businesses on the lot, some 20 feet wide,” either side, but they didn’t Ritchie said. “There’s no want it,” adding Warriach parking. It’s between two TRR photo by Anya Tikka only wanted to cover his businesses: Eagle Valley Mayor Kelly Decker holds up costs. Realty and an insurance a notice saying there’s no bus He decided to go back to service June 20 due to the Red company.” the ZBA, and was denied Ritchie explained in a Badge of Courage Living Memorial a variance again, but the phone call that the building Day (see page 15). board decided to give him had been bought online by a chance to rectify the situWarriach. It had been a two-family home ation; the solution would most likely in-

volve trying to negotiate some kind of easement with the neighbors. A garbage issue has been resolved by building an enclosed area for the garbage. The next public hearing and revote will be on July 7. In other business, councilmember George Belcher reported that the list of residents he’s compiling who will protest the proposed Orange and Rockland utilities increase is growing, and he urged residents to join. He can be contacted at georgeb712@gmail.com or at 845/856-1036. Also Mayor Kelly Decker said that among the big events of the year in Port Jervis is the upcoming Red Badge of Courage Steven Crane Living Memorial Day Saturday on June 20 (see page 15).

Dime Bank offers Kasasa accounts By FRITZ MAYER

ORTHEAST, PA —The Dime Bank is promoting a new kind of checking account called “Kasasa Cash,” which offers free checking, with interest payments and other rewards for using the account. The rewards include high interest, cash back, automatic saving or music downloads. According to a press release from Dime, “The Dime Bank’s Kasasa Cash rate is over 50 times higher than the national average for interestbearing checking accounts.” The company that created Kasasa accounts, BancVue of Austin, TX, offers the accounts only to credit unions and

community banks. On the Kasasa website, it says, “Community banking promotes a healthy balance of financial power. We can all see what happens when too much power is held in the hands of too few people. Consolidation of power in any industry results in less competition and less choice for consumers.” There are four accounts that offer different features: one has high interest payments for high balances; another offers cash back on debit card purchases; another automatically deposits that cash into a savings account; and one checking account offers free musical downloads. There are some minimum qualifications for rewards, but many people are probably already reaching those, such as

making at least 12 debit-card purchases per month. The company says about 300 lending institutions offer Kasasa products; half of them are credit unions and half are community banks. Gary Beilman, president and chief executive officer at The Dime Bank, said in the press release, “Consumers deserve to have a meaningful banking experience, without the nightmare of megabank fees and mistreatment. We are pleased to offer these unique, free accounts to our community. Kasasa delivers what research shows people really want but believe they can’t have—great financial products with the personal service of a community-based financial institution.”

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For the young and young at heart in Cochecton By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Question: Who is eligible to participate in Cochecton’s extraordinarily popular Youth Commission program? Answer: Any child whose legal residence is in the Town of Cochecton. It was that question, asked repeatedly both by residents of Cochecton, including Cochecton Town Board member Larry Richardson, and residents of nearby towns and states that brought Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) board chair Sue Rodriguez to the June 10 meeting of the town board. Richardson had asked specifically if out-of-town children visiting their grandparents in Cochecton could participate in advertised events and outings. Rodriguez said that in theory they could, but added that most events and outings require participant registration, with a deadline weeks or months in advance of the event. She went on to say that advance registration facilitates ticket purchase, transportation and lodging reservations and allows for provision of adequate adult supervision. Richardson noted that CYC funding is provided by the county and that it would seem reasonable to expect that all children residing legally within the county should be eligible to participate in any town’s youth program.

To which Rodriguez said that the program is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through sponsorship by the Sullivan County Youth Program. But it also depends on fundraising events and donations. Per Rodriguez, most of the towns in Sullivan County have their own youth programs and each has been designed to put the character and needs of its own young people first and foremost. That doesn’t mean that the children (and parents) of Tusten and Delaware are not welcome to join their friends in Cochecton for local events like movies and bowling, at a discounted price. But long-distance travel events and overnight outings are a different story. Because public funds are involved, accurate and detailed bookkeeping is mandated by law. Rodriguez held up several massive binders documenting expenses for 2015 events alone. Those events include snowboarding at Villa Roma; hockey and football games at West Point; Museum Village (for a Civil War re-enactment); Backyard Biology with a National Park Service ranger; Aquatopia, an indoor water park; Fort Delaware; Moonlit Movies at Bethel Woods; A Night at the Museum at Bethel Woods; the Wayne County Fair; movies at Cinema 6 in Honesdale; and pizza making at Angelina’s on the Hill.

Rodriguez, a Liberty elementary school teacher with 10 years’ teaching experience, said that all events are intended to provide age-appropriate social, educational and recreational opportunities for the town’s young people. She also mentioned that sports instruction, like snowboarding, is provided to those children who need it. Since January 2015, Cochecton’s program has served 100 young people. In recent years, the number of children served has averaged between 100 and 125. For more information about CYC, visit www.townofco chectonny.org/boards/youthboard, or the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Old-CochectonYouth-Commission/121171849187. Two other business items were addressed at the meeting. By unanimous vote, the board approved establishment of a litter and dumping task force to be headed by Jerry Yavarkovsky and called “Keep Cochecton Clean.” Also, fire district liaison Anna Story discussed how recent headlines of misappropriated funds in Rockland County had spurred Sullivan County fire districts to put their own accounting practices under the microscope. She said, “Since Sullivan County District Attorney (and Town of Cochecton resident) Jim Farrell is responsible for our district’s books, there should be no problem.

Pond Eddy river rest parking area proposed By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — Lumberland Supervisor Nadia Rajsz on June 10 queried the town board about how the town might develop parking for a proposed scenic overlook, near a proposed river rest site for boaters, in Pond Eddy. The overlook would be sited on the remaining New York abutment of the 1904 bridge, after the completion of a new downstream bridge and demolition of the existing structure. Pennsylvania’s construction of the new bridge is expected to begin in 2016, and continue through 2018. Sullivan County planner Heather Jacksy said a potential river rest site is on land near the new bridge. River rests, authorized in the Upper Delaware River Management Plan, differ from river highway access sites, and do not provide road access.

Rajsz said that the Local Water Front Redevelopment Project (LWFRP) grant program is “looking at potential access sites.” Citing existing accesses in Barryville and Long Eddy, she said that Pond Eddy is “not as easy.” Planning efforts initially looked at using the PA construction access to the river following completion of the new bridge, but Rajsz said “PA is not going to leave their staging area.” A study of several other nearby sites has been done and engineer Brad Cleverley presented drawings for a 10-space parking area for the scenic overlook on a recommended 2.81-acre site, between the Hollow Road intersection and the Millbrook Inn. Councilman Joe Carr was concerned about pedestrian safety in crossing between the parking area and overlook. “People get hit on (State Route) 97,” he

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said. Jacksy said state approval would be required for a crosswalk. Asked about the likely unauthorized use of the area by liveries and boaters who might simply cross the highway and over the guiderail, Rajsz replied, “The liveries are our economy.” “People do what people do,” Jacksy said. Rajsz said the land would serve not only for parking, but would also enhance the existing and adjoining town park in Pond Eddy. She said grant funding is available for the land, which has an assessed value of $36,400, but she did not believe the owner wants to sell. Attorney for the town Danielle JoseDecker suggested that aside from outright purchase, easements for parking and other uses could be arranged, offering tax breaks for the property owner. In other business, following a public

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hearing, the board authorized a cleanup of trash, determined to be a health risk, at the 265 White Rd. property of Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-TT2, of St. Paul, Minnesota. The property was said to be occupied by squatters, whom the owners plan to evict. The estimated $800 cost of the cleanup will become a lien against the property, if not paid in the next tax bill. Separately, Rajsz reported that the Supervisors’ Association is waiting for the county legislature’s response to its letter seeking sharing of county revenues from the proposed gambling casino to be built in the county. Rajsz, who is an announced candidate for the county legislative seat now held by Kathy LaBuda, said that association members have followed up the letter with “direct questioning,” at a legislative meeting and have had no response.

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Universal health care evolves

riscilla Basset, co-chair of the Sullivan County Senior Legislative Action Committee, recently stopped by a meeting of the Sullivan County Health and Family Services Committee to thank county legislators for their early backing of the New York Health Act (NYHA), which would provide single-payer health care for every New Yorker. Activist Star Hesse gave brief remarks about NYHA, and noted that the state assembly voted in favor of the legislation by a margin of 89 to 47 on May 28. That’s a significant step forward for a bill that has been introduced every year by Assemblyman Richard Gottfried since 1992. Hesse said the county’s endorsement of NYHA played an important role in showing the state legislature that there is grass-roots support for universal, single-payer health care. She noted that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, which will either be upheld or struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) this month, was started with good intentions. But, she said, “The for-profit health insurance industry hijacked the [ACA] ensuring that their outrageous salaries, excessive bonuses, administrative costs and profit-driven policies and operations will continue to make health care unaffordable and unattainable for millions of Americans.” Hesse said adopting NYHA would provide health care for every resident of the state at a cost much lower than either the ACA or the system that existed before it because of savings resulting from cutting out private insurance companies from the system. She said, “Documentation from the Massachusetts Amherst Economics Department showed that implementation of this program could save New York State $45 billion [per year]. The City of Albany treasurer found that the city could reduce school tax by at least 20%, and property taxes in many counties could be

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eliminated entirely. This is important because, as we’ve seen, even the people who don’t care about getting quality health care for other people because they have the money to buy it for themselves do care about the money that’s being spent to provide that same kind of health care to the less fortunate.” In New York, unlike most states, part of the cost of Medicaid is picked up by county taxpayers. In 2014, the cost in Sullivan County was about $21.5 million, or about 39% of the county tax levy. If NYHA were implemented, Hesse said the entire Medicaid bill would be eliminated. Further, according to a report published on May 27 by David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler, both professors at City University of New York School of Public Health, administrative costs of ACA are going to keep rising, and much of the increase will go to pay the overhead costs of private insurers. The report on healthaffairs.org said, “Between 2014 and 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects $2.757 trillion in spending for private insurance overhead and administering government health programs (mostly Medicare and Medicaid), including $273.6 billion in new administrative costs attributable to the ACA. Nearly two-thirds of this new overhead— $172.2 billion—will go for increased private insurance overhead.” It seems likely that taking private insurers out of the mix would lead to savings for consumers and the government, and a growing number of people are calling for just that, including Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. But some question just how big the potential savings would be, and there are sizable obstacles to overcome before any single-payer plan is adopted in any U.S. state. For instance, the success of NYHA depends on the state being able to use Medicare and Medicaid funding currently coming to the state in the new NYHA program. Sen. Kemp Hannon, chair of the Senate Health Committee, has said there is likely to be pushback from seniors who won’t be willing to give up Medicare in return for the new state program. It’s pretty clear that NYHA will not come to New York State this year. There is no equivalent bill working its way through the state Senate, and even if there were, it’s not clear that Gov. Andrew Cuomo would sign it. Further, probably the most serious attempt to create a universal health care program so far, in the state of Vermont, failed recently when it appeared that the cost would be too high. Nevertheless, regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the ACA, there is likely to be continued evolution in the U.S. health-care system. As journalist Art Golab wrote on a blog on www.modernhealthcare. com, “The fact that this [NYHA] single-payer bill got as far as it did is strong testimony to the evolving health care policy landscape in the United States. Progressive leaders know that the Affordable Care Act is a highlyproblematic health care ‘starter home,’ and we must continue pushing for true universal health care.” In New York, that means continuing to keep our eyes on NYHA, and encouraging our representatives to support it or similar single-payer options that may be proposed as the conversation develops. It may fail again this time, but we are getting closer.

In Cochecton Remembering Jack Terry By S.R. Lavin a westpoint man transformed in battle who became a hero helping those who needed more than a handout — which is to say all he had become and who he was those who fought the war and us, who stood in the gates singing give peace a chance what ever became of us? we, who changed the world a trail of bread crumbs left for those who came after

[S. R. Lavin is a resident of Damascus, PA.]

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ROOT CELLAR

By Kristin Barron

The giant moths

TRR photos by Alessandra Iavarone

ALLICOON, NY — Tractor fans of all ages thronged to last Sunday’s Callicoon Tractor Parade, both in the drivers’ seats and lining Main Street to view the procession. The Tractor Parade was not the only town festival over the weekend; in Livingston Manor, the Trout Parade took to the streets just the day before. See “In My Humble Opinion” on page 20 for more on the weekend’s events.

une is the month of the giant moths. My daughter, Lily, discovered a luna moth clinging with its velvety legs to our windowsill earlier this month. It was our first big moth sighting of the season. The luna moth, named for the moon, with its luminous, pale green wings and long tails, is one of the most spectacular and best known of our native silkworm moths of the family Saturniidae. Other giant TRR photo by Kristin Barron silk moths found locally include the cecropia, the Luna moth promethea, the tuliptree silk moth and the polyphemus—named after the one-eyed monster in Greek mythology because of the large eye-spots on its hind wings. Our visiting luna was a freshly hatched male with perfect, ferny antenna and overlapping crepe-like tails. It rested at our window until nighttime, untroubled by the cat’s repeated batting against the window from inside. Lily also spotted a cecropia moth fluttering in the lights of the McDonalds in Hancock one evening last week. It was an exciting find on our way by the drive-through window following the school’s annual spring music concert. The cecropia, a dark brown and red-colored moth, has crescent eyespot markings. The cecropia is known as the largest moth in North America, with a wingspan of four to six inches. As a kid, I raised cecropias, by “sleeving out” caterpillars on our piecherry tree. (The larva feeds on many species of deciduous trees including wild cherry, maple, apple, poplar, oak, sassafras, willow and birch.) The caterpillars were contained in a gauzy net sleeve, which allowed them to eat the leaves of the tree without escape. I had to remember to move them every few days. The pupa, which looks like a little moth mummy, overwinters inside its cocoon. We kept them in the refrigerator drawer through the winter months. Some of the best, most memorable moments of my life were spent watching an adult cecropia moth emerge from its cocoon that following spring. The newly hatched moth had to move fast, dragging its fluid-filled body, to the highest point—in this case a nearby window screen—in order to expand its wings before they dried. Although a porch light is enough to attract a luna or two, a great way to observe moths is to use a blacklight to attract them during the nighttime hours. The white, fluorescent bulb, made especially for entomologists, emits ultraviolent rays which draw a marvelous array of moths (including silkworm trophy moths) and other nocturnal insects. The light can be left on all night and checked at dawn. Wild females that are attracted to the light can provide eggs to start a stock. It is important to note that the commercial silkworm moth, from which silk is produced, is not native to North America. It belongs to another family (Bombycidae). Our giant silkworms derive their name from the silken cocoons built by the larva of some species. Now is the time to be on the lookout for these giant beauties which will continue to emerge through the early summer.

OBITUARIES RALPH AMADEO DEPASQUALE Ralph Amadeo DePasquale, age 75, of Oxford, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born September 1, 1939. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel, 401 N. Ennis Street, FuquayVarina, NC. The family will receive friends following the service. Ralph was born in Monticello, NY. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. He held a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from Marion College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was an engineer with IBM for 30 years before retiring. He loved gardening, cooking and bird watching. He also was an avid animal lover, and his dogs, Smokie, Bootsie and Lucky were his constant and loyal companions. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Cosmos and Delores DePasquale of Beach Lake, PA. He is survived by his two daughters, Shari DePasquale of MD, and Karen Mason and husband Randy of NC; three sisters, Connie Theodorou and husband William of GA, Dolores Dwyer of FL, and Marie Flynn and husband Donnie of PA; four brothers, Bobby DePasquale and wife Sandy of VA, Frank DePasquale and wife Pat of TX, Tommy DesPasquale and wife Nancy of PA, and Ronnie DePasquale and wife Maureen of PA; and three grandchildren, Brittany, Taylor and Chris Mason of NC.

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DEATH NOTICES Joyce “Joy” Halloran

Joyce “Joy” Halloran of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 69. A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at the Hortonville Firehouse on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Memories and sentiments will be shared at 1:30 p.m. followed by a luncheon. Donations can be made to Catskill Regional Medical Center Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.

Dale A. Holzman

Dale A. Holzman of Damascus, PA died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore, after an illness. He was 62. In accordance with Dale’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Ste 7, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

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By Grace Johansen

‘Every Hero Has a Story’ at the library REGION — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library has a summer reading program for kids and teens. Signups will begin Monday, June 22, and activities will start Tuesday, July 7. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story,” and the program theme slogan is “Unmask.” The library will have story times and book clubs for kids in pre-K through fifth grade, weekly crafts and movies, and a variety of special programs each week, including a special performance on Tuesday, July 21, when Andrew Simmons will visit the library and bring some animal friends with him, and on Tuesday, August 4, when Pamela Shembri will tell fairy and folk tales. The lineup of teen activities is designed to unmask their creativity. There will be a teen-led book discussion and a comic book club for tweens, a battle-of-the-books practice, and Tuesday-night programs will include trivia contests, fandom celebrations and more. On Thursday nights, different comic book authors will visit the library to talk to teens about breaking into the comic book industry and give drawing workshops. The series for teens was made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Decentralization Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Summer reading participants will have the opportunity to win prizes. Registration is required for some programs. Visit www. ebcrawfordlibrary.org, call 845/794-4660, ext. 8, like the library on Facebook or follow it on Twitter (@crawford_ PubLib).

Essential oils workshop HONESDALE, PA — The Sanctuary of Oils will present Lynn Potter of Honesdale, licensed acupuncturist, and Maya Minwah, certified aromatherapist, at The Sanctuary of Oils, in a new workshop series on the benefits of essential oils in Chinese medicine. The first workshop is on Monday, June 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It is titled “The Spirit of Fire (Shen) —Tools for Balancing Anxiety & Agitation.” The series of five introductory workshops explores the Five Element theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the therapeutic use of essential oils and how they work together to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. In terms of the five elements, summer is considered to be the season of fire. Balancing the spirit of fire, or “Shen,” in the heart contributes to physical, mental and emotional stability. Participants of the program will learn about the Five Element theory in Chinese medicine, the definition of “Shen,” how to recognize Shen imbalance, and receive a brief introduction on essential oils. Participants will also sample specific oils for balancing Shen, while several acupressure points to calm Shen are demonstrated. Registration is required. Call 570/468-7350 or 228-6029

‘From darkness to light’ BEACH LAKE, PA — Mary Tiebout, visiting minister, will deliver a sermon titled “From Darkness to Light” for the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and friends on Sunday, June 21 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. An old story about baseball leads to thoughts about rules, authority, religion, the laws of Nature and questions about determining which rules prevail when personal and institutional authorities do not coincide. The service will be followed by social time and refreshments. For directions visit www.uduuf. org/directions.

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ictured here in 1943 is Jeanne Ketterer, standing by a car in front of the LaBarr’s boarding house in Beaver Brook, where she was a guest. The boarding house later burned down, taking the life of Agnes LaBarr. This photo was donated by Jeanne Widdiome, SC. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Beach Lake Bakery holds open house BEACH LAKE, PA — The Beach Lake Bakery will be one of over 40 bakeries participating in a national bakery open house sponsored by The Bread Bakers Guild of America on Saturday, June 27. The guild-wide bakery open house was conceived as a way to bring communities to their bakeries, as well as to champion the cause for locally made bread. Beach Lake Bakery’s open house will be held at the bakery, 258 Milanville Rd. from 12 noon to 3 p.m. There will be bakery tours and ongoing baking demonstrations, as well as bread tastings. The event is free. Visit beachlakebakery.com or call 570/729-7271.

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Alex Svecak of Narrowsburg, NY, a retired superintendent for Sullivan County Corrections and a longtime resident of the area, died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL. He was 78. The son of the late Josip and Barbara (Cvek) Svecak, he was born March 29, 1937 in Pregrada, Croatia. Alex worked for the Boy Scout 10 Mile River Camp for several years. He was a former member of the Beaver Brook Rod & Gun Club and Bear Swamp Rod & Gun Club. A family statement read: “Alex was a hardworking and caring person, a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He had so many friends, he would talk to anyone. He was truly special. He will greatly be missed by everyone.” Survivors include his two sons, Stephen Svecak of Nokomis, FL, Marko Svecak and his wife Maria of Woodcliff Lake, NJ; five grandchildren, Marinko, Milan, Filip, Luka and Niko; his two brothers Vinko Svecak of Austria and Ivo Svecak of Croatia; his sister Pepina Schultz of Austria and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alex is predeceased by his wife of 39 years Elda (Dainese) Svecak, his brothers Branko, Josip, and Stefan Svecak. Visitation was held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Thomas M. Quinn and Sons Funeral Home, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Church of Saints Cyril & Methodius and St. Raphael, 502 West 41st St., New York, NY. The Christian Burial was Saturday, June 13, 2015 in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Eileen Hennessy

hat a weekend I had! Spent Saturday at the Trout Parade in Livingston Manor; that is a really cool parade. I love watching the people on the stilts from the NACL Theatre. On Sunday, I worked at the Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) car wash and bake sale. CYC would like to thank Jeff Nober of Gasko & Meyers for letting us use his front parking lot. It was nice to see Cochecton Supervisor Gary Maas, highway superintendent Kevin Esselman and town board member Ed Grund out and about supporting the youth of the community. A new couple who live on the lake were out enjoying all local events. Nice to meet Kathy Farrey and Kurt Zimmerman. A big thank you to all the bakers. If it were not for your delicious goodies, we could not have a bake sale. Not only did the kids wash cars, but their parents were right there washing away with them. I tried bribing Lilly Meyer to squirt her mom Jamie with the hose; she is a good kid—she told me “no.” Thank you to Bradley Dubose for donating back the 50/50. We had a great turn-out and all had fun.

Come join CYC Monday, June 29 at Angelina’s on the Hill for a fun time learning how to make pizza, beginning at 6 p.m. The event is free to in-town youth. Call event coordinator Eileen Hennessy at 845/252-3568 before June 122 to sign up. The Cochecton Democrat penny social is coming up on August 10. The special raffle will have three prizes: a Kindle reader and two separate $50 gift cards. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5. You can send your check to Penny Ackermann, 38 Lounsbury Rd., Cochecton, NY 12726, if you wish to play, and Peggy will send your stubs to you. Saturday, July 11 Lake Huntington’s “Fireman’s Field Day” will be held. If you are interested in being a vendor, call 845/932-8586. There will be a chicken barbeque from 3 p.m. until sold out, so get you tickets early. Call Ed Kraack at 845/932-8514. A special happy birthday to Bob and Barbara Drollinger. Wishing them many more years of health and happiness. Have a great week and email leenie beans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Pleasant Mount raffle supports emergency services PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — Pleasant Mount Emergency Services (PMES) is now selling tickets for its eighth annual 50/50 raffle to be drawn on Saturday afternoon, July 4. Tickets cost $2 each, or three for $5, and are available at Arlo’s Country Store, Hall’s auto, Pleasant Mount hardware and by contacting PMES members. Tickets will also be available through multiple vendors before, during and after the July 4th parade in Pleasant Mount. Last year’s prizes totaled more than $500. This year’s proceeds will go toward the purchase of a stand-by generator for the new headquarters building.

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DAMASCUS, PA — The June meeting of the Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild will be held on Saturday, June 20 at the Damascus Township Building. It will begin at 10 a.m. with a social hour followed by a business meeting at 11 a.m. Bring bag lunches and a mug for tea or coffee, which will be provided. Dessert will also be available. The program following lunch will be on sheep shearing and the preparation of fleece for spinning. A sheep will be brought in for a shearing demonstration. The guild welcomes visitors who are interested in the fiber arts. Continued on page 10

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SHOHOLA, PA — Eric Miller of Shohola Boy Scout Troop #76 has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers having completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review, conducted by the Hudson Valley Council Delaware District on June 2. In order to achieve this rank, each candidate must earn at least 21 merit badges and successfully complete an approved service project. Miller’s project entailed the construction of a large, triple compost bin Eric Miller for the Pocono Environmental Center (PEEC), a non-profit organization in Dingman’s Ferry dedicated to environmental education. Each of the three separate compartments, or bins, house compost at different stages of the decomposition process. As many events and programs are hosted at this educational center, the compost bin serves as an efficient way for the disposal of food scraps from the dining hall. Although PEEC already had a compost bin, the increased amount of compost produced on site from the much larger triple bin resulted in the continuous fertilization of their on-site garden Upon graduation, Miller will attend Mansfield State University, majoring in criminal justice. He is the son of Sherry and Ron Miller of Milford. His father, Ron Miller, is an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop #76 and his brother, Ryan, is also a member of the troop.

Career counseling at Crawford MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library has announced a program to help job seekers gain a competitive edge in their search for employment. Come to the library for free one-on-one, individualized career coaching sessions. Job seekers meet with a career coach to get help writing their resumè and/or cover letters, explore career options, develop effective strategies for their job search, and prepare for job interviews. Each session will be one hour long. Sessaions will be held on Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Tuesday, June 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. Registration is required; please call the library to schedule a session. The Ramapo Catskill Library System “Help For You—Job Consultations” have been partially funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Coordinated Outreach Grant from the NYS Education Department, Division of Library Development.. The library is located at 393 Broadway. Call 845/7944660, ext. 7.

Call for Sullivan County poets NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Historical Society is calling for Sullivan County poets to compose poems for an exhibit, “Poetry and Postcards, An Historical Review through Verse,” at the Tusten Settlement Church, located three miles south of Narrowsburg on Route 97, planned for September 12. Postcards from the extensive collection of the Tusten Historical Society will serve as inspiration for the poems. The collection is available for viewing in person at the Narrowsburg Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 198 Bridge St., lower level, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment by calling 845/2523864. An online collection of hundreds of vintage Narrowsburg postcards can also be found on the Luxton Lake, Narrowsburg, NY Facebook page by following this link: https:// goo.gl/fFyIqY. Poets may submit up to three poems, up to 25 lines each, as separate documents. Include your name, phone, address and email with each entry. Send to janeluchsinger@ frontiernet.net or 7805 State Rte. 52, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Put “Poetry and Postcards” in the subject line and attach the image that inspired your poem. Submission deadline is August 15. Poets will be notified of acceptance on or before September 3. A small honorarium will be paid to poets of accepted works. This project is made possible in part by the Arts for Sullivan DEC Grants Program, a regrant program of New York State Council of the Arts, and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Call Jane Luchsinger at 845/252-3864 or Delaware Valley Arts Alliance at 845/252-7576.

Roots & Rhythm receives grant HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts, Inc. has been selected to receive a 2015 community grant award from The Villaume Foundation. On behalf of Honesdale Roots & Rhythm, Brian Fulp, chair and volunteer coordinator, received a check for $5,000 from foundation board member Paul Edwards. Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts, Inc. is a non-profit program dedicated to promoting and developing music and arts in the greater Honesdale community through a free music festival held yearly in Honesdale. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, June 20 (see page 15). The foundation, established by Honesdale natives John and Helen Villaume, is dedicated to benefit charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational programs in Wayne County. Information and applications can be obtained from The John and Helen Villaume Foundation, c/o Wayne Bank Wealth Management and Trust Services Division, 717 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431, by phone at 570/253-8507, or by email at trust@waynebank.com.

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By Skip Mendler

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o there’s this bot on Twitter. He goes by “Robot McCarthy,” a/k/a @RedScareBot, and he’s an automated program that retweets any tweet containing words like “socialism,” “communism,” “Marx,” etc., while adding a bit of commentary. He has a lot to retweet these days, as you can imagine—and I’m sure he’ll be working overtime as we go deeper into the 2016 election cycle, which might actually feature a real live socialist in the person of Bernie Sanders, and will definitely be filled with screeds about how Hillary wants to bring Stalinism to the USA. As near as I can tell, though, there’s no one doing similar duty for tweets mentioning capitalism… but what @RedScareBot will show you in very short order is how vehement and irrational discussions can become when such terms are on the table. Long-time readers of this column may remember that back in November 2009 I expressed my desire to see some “new isms”— new economic and social perspectives that might pull us out of the old, tired and obsolete debates that recognized only “capitalism” and “socialism” as legitimate fodder for discussion. So I did my homework, and by July 2010, I was able to list a number of alternative theoretical frameworks, from Catholic “distributism” to Riane Eisler’s “partnership economics.” Why go beyond capitalism and socialism? For one thing, both are hopelessly outdated. We live in a world now that none of the 19th-century economic theorists could have predicted or even imagined (so far as I know, it never occurred to any of them to spend much time talking to anyone like Jules Verne, say, or H.G. Wells). Between technological progress and ecological degradation, increasing inequality and decreasing expectations, we really are in uncharted waters, and our previous modes of thinking are of limited if any use. So I’m glad to draw your attention to a new large-scale initiative that has recently been launched, called the Next System Project (thenextsystem.org). This effort is being spearheaded by economist Gal Alperovitz and environmental lawyer Gus Speth, and supported by a long and impressive list of activists, academics, labor leaders and others. It begins with the recognition that our problems are not simply a matter of who happens to be nominally “in charge” at the moment, but rather are deep-seated and systemic, and need to be addressed accordingly. This systems-based approach has a lot going for it, and it’s the kind of approach that Greens have advocated since, well, ever. To think systemically, to take a holistic perspective, is to examine how all the different parts of our society interact—to examine, say, the interrelationship between our health care problems and the ways our work lives are structured, or the effects of our military policies on our levels of educational achievement, or how our models of production and consumption affect the cohesiveness of our communities. By taking the discussion out of the old boxes, we gain considerable degrees of freedom to think about what we really want our economies and societies to do. We can still look at existing systems and retain what we like about them, but we can also discard the parts that have proved to be dysfunctional and harmful. To get involved, just check out their website, thenextsystem. org, read through the reports and foundational documents they’ve compiled so far, sign on to their organizing statement— and then start letting your mind and heart engage in imagining better futures. (P.S: I’ve started taking some of my past columns and other writings and turning them into pamphlets, which you can then pass along to others either electronically or in hardcopy. Go to the Citizens Creative website, citizenscreative.wordpress.com, for more information.)

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Committed to a Healthier Community At Catskill Regional Medical Center, we know that a healthy community means having a growing and thriving hospital that you can rely on. At Catskill Regional, we’re transforming our facilities and programs to better serve the needs of our patients. Our leadership plays an active role in patient care and community involvement. We’re committed to improving the health of the community through a variety of services, in addition to health screenings, support groups and awareness events. And, as part of an expansive network of care that includes Orange Regional Medical Center, you’ve got the access you need to the level of care you and your family deserve.

To learn more, visit www.crmcny.org Harris Campus 68 Harris Bushville Road Harris, NY 12742 845-794-3300

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EGION — With the arrival of the summer months, people will be towing boats, jet skis, campers, landscaping equipment, ATVs and more. Towing can be tricky, so it’s important to plan ahead and emphasize safety. Operating a vehicle becomes a whole new task when another set of wheels is hitched to the back. Neglecting small details may result in a bumpy ride or even cause damage to the load being towed, and overlooking the bigger issues could cause accidents. Take steps to stay safe and keep your towing loads secure by using these tips as a checklist before hitting the road.

• Determine a vehicle’s towing capacity. Be aware of your vehicle’s towing capacity. No matter how powerful the engine, there’s always a limit on how much it can tow. Reference the vehicle’s owner’s manual to learn how much weight can be attached. • Choose the right hitch and ball mount. Matching the trailer and tow vehicle to a hitch class is critical for safe towing. There are five classes of trailer hitches, each designated for the combined total weight of the load and trailer. When selecting a hitch you also need to choose the correct ball mount to match the receiver tube and to raise or lower the hitch ball as needed. Brands like Ultra-Tow from Northern Tool Equipment provide a variety of options to fit any towing need. • Plan pit stops. Variables can change quickly when towing. On the way to your destination, plan to stop every 50-60 miles to check the lights, brakes and tires on the trailer. It is also important to make sure the load has remained evenly distributed. • Inspect and maintain. Towing a heavy load puts tremendous stress on any vehicle, no matter how powerful it is. Routine maintenance is especially important in this situation. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition as towing stress can quickly make small issues larger.

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• Exaggerate margin for error. Driving too fast increases the sway of the trailer and makes it more difficult to stop quickly. It’s important to have enough room between other vehicles, take wide turns and know the trailer’s tunnel clearance.

Benjamin Franklin said that, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This logic certainly applies to towing. Taking common sense measures will greatly decrease the chance of towing mishaps that quickly derail the best-laid plans.

14 • JUNE 18 - 24, 2015

Antique auto club at Time and the Valleys

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Equinunk Car Show this Saturday

he Equinunk Historical Society’s 16th Annual Car Show will see owners of antique cars, classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, antique tractors, motorcycles and more converge on a meadow by the Equinunk Creek. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 on Pine Mill Road in Equinunk, PA. The Equinunk car show is known for its friendly atmosphere. There is no vehicle entry fee and no admission charge. Vehicle owners compete for donated prizes. Awards include dash plaques and plenty of door prizes. Also to be found are craft and flea market vendors, book and bake sales, and, of course, delicious food. Sponsored by: Country Roads Market & Deli, Equinunk; Cox’s Lookout General Store, Lookout; C. Neer RV Inc., Equinunk; The Equinunk Emporium; Gilson Automotive, Honesdale; LaBar Computer Services, Waymart; Lakewood Motor Company, Lakewood; Menotti Tire, Honesdale; St. Clair Graphics, Honesdale; Sub-Urban Tinting, Damascus; Town & Country Energy, Equinunk; Wayne County Ready Mix Concrete Co., Honesdale.

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Members of the Catskill Region Antique Automobile Club of America stopped by the Time and the Valleys Museum as part of its annual spring tour. Led by president Vicky Krauss, the group of 22 adults riding in nine classic cars (as well as newer rides) made their way around the Sullivan County countryside. Seen here, member Charlie Irace shows off his 1929 O&W Railroad-themed Model A Ford. The Time and the Valleys Museum is open through Labor Day, Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon-4 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children ages six to 16. Contributed photo

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ORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis Tourism Board and Minisink Valley Historical Society will present a Stephen Crane festival on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Orange Square, described as “A living memorial celebrating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.” The 45-foot-tall Civil War monument in Orange Square (seen in the photo) will be surrounded by an encampment of soldiers. Among those participating will be the 124th New York, known as the Orange Blossoms; Company L of the 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry; 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry; and Lee’s BatContributed photo tery Virginia Light Artillery. President This Civil War monument in Port and Mrs. Lincoln will Jervis’s Orange Square will be be onsite in the after- surrounded by an encampment of soldiers during the Stephen Crane noon to greet visitors festival on June 20. and talk about their lives. There’s a rumor that Ulysses S. Grant will also make an appearance. The backdrops will provide great photo ops. The Broome Street Fife and Drum Corps will provide era-appropriate music. In the First Presbyterian Church vestibule, there will be a display of authentic Civil War clothing by Juanita Leisch Jensen. The film “The Red Badge of Courage” will be shown several times during the day in the church’s Marsh Hall. Tri-State Historical Societies will have Civil War displays in the Drew United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. Stephen Crane’s father was the minister in the original church on WHEN: Saturday, June 20 this site. Robert WHERE: Orange Square, Port Jervis, NY Eurich will give a presentation COST: Free titled “Stephen CONTACT: email SCHILLNYC@aol.com Crane: His Civil or call 845/856-6741 War Veteran Neighbors and The Red Badge of Courage.” The GrayParker Funeral Home’s 1867 Hearse, and Pike County Historical Society’s 19th-century Hiawatha stagecoach will be on display. There will be activities and lectures offered throughout the day. Peter Osborne and Richard Roberts will lead a bus tour of Civil War veterans’ burial sites in the historic Laurel Grove Cemetery.

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Woodstock-based, Grammy-nominated band Professor Louie and the Cromatix will be among those performing at this Saturday’s Roots & Rhythm festival in Honesdale, PA.

Roots & Rhythm celebrates its 10th

ONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year, with a full day of events on Saturday, June 20 starting in the morning and going well into the night. The headliners are the Kentucky Headhunters, who will take the Main Stage in Central Park at 7:50 p.m. But the music starts in the morning. Bands playing on Main Street starting at 10:30 a.m., include Phyllis Hopkins Band (Re/Max Wayne), Friends of the Family (R3 Hardware), The Soul Shakers (Fred R. Miller Memorial Pavilion), janturan (Sawmill Cycles), Sara Hulse Band (Scarfalloto’s Town House Diner), Unreasonable Facisimle (Auction Building) and The Crackers (Antique Emporium). Chrissi Poland, a souful singer from southern Massachusetts who recently opened a tour for Lady Gaga, will present a songwriting workhshop at Basin & Main, 564 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Chrissi has graciously agreed to share her thoughts about the songwriting process and how WHEN: Saturday, June 20 she crafts her WHERE: Central Park, Main Street and music,” said other venues, Honesdale, PA Randy Kohrs, music coordi- COST: Free nator for Hon- CONTACT: honesdaleroots&rhythm.com esdale Roots & Rhythm. “The workshop will offer participants a chance to dialogue with a singer whose richness and lyrical depth have drawn audiences everywhere. Her voice has been compared to such greats as Aretha Franklin, Carole King and Adele.” Main Stage performances are kicked off by a mayor’s proclamation at 1:30 p.m., followed by the National anthem. Poland will lead off, followed by R&B, Woodstockbased band Professor Louie & the Crowmatix and blues sensation Alexis P. Suter & Band. And for the annual “Late Night Ramble,” from 10 p.m. to 12 midnight, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix will perform at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. But there’s more than music. All day the food vendors/ artists’ row will be open; a beer garden will be offered by the Honesale Rotary; and there will be laser tag. From 12 noon to 5 p.m. the Tunes & Tales tent will be open in the courtyard of Central United Methodist Church on Church and 11th streets, with Standingbear Native American Tales, folk artist/singer Dave Matsinko and hands-on historic demonstrations.

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

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

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Roscoe Beer Co.

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Farm Equipment Retailer Marshall Machinery

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

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

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Elder Care Facility Bethany Village

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Macijewski Landscaping

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Maternity Ward, Women’s Health Center Wayne Memorial Hospital

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

Well Driller

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

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orestbugh Playhouse (FBP) producer Franklin Trapp is really excited these days. Even though Trapp took possession of the theatre last season, it was a “transition period” as outgoing producer Norman Duttweiler handed over the keys and bid adieu to Sullivan County, where he had been presenting shows for 25 years. I sat down with Trapp to discuss the 2015 season, his plans for the expanded Forestburgh Tavern, and his vision for the future. “This is really my maiden voyage,” Trapp told me in between rehearsals. “Thankfully, I had Norman helping me last year, but this season is all mine. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking, with a million moving parts to wrangle, from feeding the company, to selling tickets, to putting on the best shows the playhouse has ever produced!” Steeped in history, the legacy of the FBP is one that Trapp continues to honor, while invigorating the place with renewed energy and style. Founded in 1947, the playhouse is the oldest continuously operating professional summer theatre in New York State and operates from mid-June through Labor Day. It offers three different types of performance experiences: Broadway musicals and plays on the main stage, a youth theatre production that runs all summer long, and cabaret performances presented with dinner in the adjoining tavern during the week, with late-night cabarets on Friday and Saturday after every show. Building on the past, Franklin is putting his own touch on the future as he adds exciting programs to what audiences have already come to expect, with an expanded tavern series that includes presenting live local bands, game nights and a rotating art exhibit (the Forestburgh Playhouse Gallery) that will change with each show on the main stage. Curated by the Tagliatella Gallery in New York, the world-class artwork on display will include original pieces by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Lichtenstein, Banksy and renowned artist Russell Young. “The artwork is for sale,” Trapp is quick to point out, “and a portion of the proceeds will go to the playhouse [which operates as a notfor-profit organization] and raises the bar for us all. This is a first for the playhouse and the county, and gives patrons an opportunity to view [and purchase] these incredible works of art in an intimate setting, before or after being wowed by our amazing performers.” With shows like “Damn Yankees,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “Oliver!” on

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“We have the best young performers in the country,” Forestburgh Playhouse producer Franklin Trapp says of his resident company of actors, pictured here in the gardens outside of the Forestburgh Tavern.

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A revolving exhibit of world-famous artists is but one of the changes in store as producer Franklin Trapp puts his personal touches on the Forestburgh Tavern. the bill, Trapp is sure there is something for everyone this year and gives credit where credit is due. “Our audiences help to choose the productions to ensure we are giving them what they want. Adding this incredible art exhibit is icing on the cake.” While making changes is motivation for Trapp, keeping with tradition is equally so, and it’s important to him that audiences understand that the key ingredients will remain the same. “Quality professional theatre is what has made this playhouse famous, and that is not going to change,” he says, while checking in with his stage manager regarding costume changes. “I’m very hands-on,” he whispers, careful to not interrupt

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bright for the future of the playhouse and tavern, but Trapp once again points out that what’s best about the place remains intact. “We have the best young performers in the country, and theatre is a live art which provides audiences with an interactive experience.” Maintaining the tradition of what has come before is a responsibility that Franklin Trapp doesn’t take lightly, so as the curtain rises on a new day at the Forestburgh Playhouse, he is wildly enthusiastic about what the future holds. “I haven’t abandoned what works,” he says, “but everything old is new again!” [The new Forestburgh Tavern is available for private parties, weddings and special events. For information on reserving the space, and a schedule of shows and performances go to www.fbplayhouse.org or call 845/794-1194.]

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You oughta be in pictures… …and if you were out and about this past weekend, you probably are. It’s not unusual for me to snap a lot of photos as I traverse the Upper Delaware River region in search of arts and leisure, and most often, I’m behind the lens taking pictures of you all. But lately, a few of me (I mean the Wonder Dog) have been popping up as well. With so many events to attend, even I can’t keep up with all of the festivities, so it’s cool to see so many of you pop up at art galleries, parades and concerts, cameras in hand, capturing special moments in the Catskills as the good times roll. Having heard that The River Reporter’s own Isabel Braverman would be in Narrowsburg, NY (www.artsalliancesite. org) with a photographer of her own (my invite to participate must have gotten lost in the mail), I decided to swing by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and see what she was up to. As it turned out, Isabel and Pennsylvania-based photog Michelle Erbach (www.michelleleephotographer.com) were working on the July issue of TRR’s Literary Gazette, which will be focusing on love as the central theme. Braverman and “The Humans of Honesdale” chronicler Erbach have teamed up to create portraits of ordinary people (like me) and their loved ones (like my dog) for this special magazine, which I’m looking forward to checking out next month, so we posed for the pair, took a picture of them taking pictures and went on our way. Admiring the work of others is always at the top of my list, and there are few I admire more than nature photographer Sandy Long (www.SandyLongPhotos. com), who was hosting a gallery exhibit of her own (www.lookingglassartgallery. com) at the historic Hawley Silk Mill last Friday. Long’s show, “Wild Beauty—The Artful Nature of Shenandoah National Park,” illustrates her experience there as the first recipient of the park’s visiting artist-in-residency program, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act and coinciding with National Public Lands Day. With more than 100 photos to peruse, I was glad that Long was on hand to walk me through some of her experience before throngs of her other fans showed up. “My parents took our family to this park when I was a little girl, and gave me my first camera, so this honor was even more special than I could have imagined.” Spending 12 days “chasing the light” in the national park was a dream come true for Long, who described it as “a magical

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Photographer Michelle Erbach turned the camera on me during a photoshoot at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg, NY as the Literary Gazette’s Isabel Braveman looked on.

Trout Parade producer Bradley Diuguid stopped in at The River Reporter’s photo booth while touring Main Street as the festivities got underway.

This year’s theme, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow Trout,” was embraced by all who marched down Main St. in Livingston Manor last weekend.

Nature photographer Sandy Long’s exhibit of her residency at the Shenandoah National Park is on display at the Looking Glass Gallery in Hawley, PA.

Rock & Roll designer and musician Andy Hilfiger, right, entertained with his band “Sway” during the cocktail reception for the opening of his exhibit “Threads,” currently showing in the museum at Bethel Woods.

experience.” Long’s artist’s statement includes some thoughtful words: “Wilderness funds something deep within us that is easily depleted in today’s fast-paced world—and necessary to our survival. May the choices made on behalf of the park, as well as our beloved Upper Delaware River region allow wild beauty to flourish well beyond our lifetimes.” With both trout and tractors on my mind, I asked a co-worker to snap some shots of the famous homage to all things farm life in Callicoon (check them out on our Facebook page), while I headed for Livingston Manor to see how the Wizard of Oz theme (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow Trout”) would play out along Main Street this year. Between glimpses of “Gill-Inda the Good” and the “Wicked Fish of the West,” this year’s parade and festival included marching bands, a slew of somewhat fishy Dorothy Gales, assorted tin men and scarecrows, and the requisite Dairy Princesses waving at the huge crowd of revelers, many of whom were also decked out in Oz-like creations. The best part (IMHO) was seeing local businesses promoting the event and bustling with activity, as revelers stayed in town to catch the musical acts, see a special performance of the NACL “Weather Project” and make a day of it, long after the last notes of The Mountain Tones’ salute to the Emerald City faded into the air. Of course, I took hundreds of pictures, so be sure to check them out (www.Facebook. com/theriverreporter) and share them with your pals. Later that same night, dog on my hip, I made a pit stop near home (www. bethelwoodscenter.org) and checked out the newest museum exhibit, “Threads,” featuring scads of cool duds pulled from the private collection of Rock & Roll designer (and musician) Andy Hilfiger, who once again roared into town to share some of the amazing, outlandish and colorful outfits that many of his famous performer friends have donated to this collection. Hilfiger’s band, Sway (www. andyhilfiger.com), performed classic R&R tunes during the cocktail reception. Afterward, Andy insisted that I pose for a picture inside the interactive photo booth, part and parcel of the most excellent exhibit, which will be featured through December. Although I suggested to Hilfiger that the leather jacket I tried on looked better on me than on the hanger, he diplomatically declined giving it to me, suggesting that I smile for the camera in order to capture the moment. At least I got to keep the picture.

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Jazz and blues on Jeff’s Main Events Stage

HAWLEY, PA — This summer, The Hawley Silk Mill’s underground theater will feature two concerts showcasing the same performers in one night, curated by Harmony Presents. F la menco -rock Contributed photo cello and guitar Montana Skies duo Montana Skies, described as “Pink Floyd to Vivaldi Classical Rock Fusion,” will kick off the format on Saturday, June 20 with a first show at 6 p.m. and a second at 8:30 p.m. The duo, which has wowed Carnegie Hall, combines elements of classical technique, jazz improv and rock n’ roll. “This past year, many of our shows were sold out with wait lists. Of course, this is good news, but we want everyone who would like to see our shows to be able to get in,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. The concert will take place in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Dr. Ticket prices range from $16 to $22. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077.

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — A jazz and blues concert will be held on the Main Events Stage on Saturday, June 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. It will feature Thurman Barker, Noah Barker, Matthew Hoffman and Noelle Tannen. Tickets cost $10 per person and are on sale at The Red Door, Heirloom Market Place and Catskill Country Ceramics, all on Main Street. All proceeds are to be used toward the rejuvenation of Jeffersonville. This open-air event is a part of a summer series hosted by JEMS (Jeffersonville Enhances Main Street) and Yesah Records, an independent label started by Jeffersonville native Noah Barker. Bring your own chair. No pets allowed.

Well-Strung comes to Milford MILFORD, PA — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) and the Milford Theatre will present Well-Strung at the Milford Theatre on Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. Part of the proceeds benefits the works of the UDGLBT. This represents a return engagement for the all-male string quartet, whose prior performance in Milford was sold out. Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and more. Since their last performance in Milford they have played venues across the world such as The Art House in Provincetown, the Leicester Square Theatre in London, 54 Below in New York, House of Blues in New Orleans and Feinstein’s in San Francisco. There are two ticket options: $50 VIP preferred seating, including a meet-andgreet with the performers, and wine and hors d’oeuvres (limited VIP seating available), or $30 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at www.udg lbt.org or by seeing Kris Jarmann at Wells Fargo Bank, Broad Street. For more information email cary@udglbt.org.

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Pontone’s ‘Catskill Dreaming’ at River Gallery

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NARROWSBURG, NY — River Gallery— The Art of Living will present Louis Pontone’s new collection, “Catskill Dreaming,” starting on Saturday, June 20 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will run through August 18. In Pontone’s paintings, the strict representation of the seen world is never the goal; interpretation and self-expression point the direction the work will take. In the process, each painting takes on a life of its own. Working over the whole surface, Pontone’s technique involves altering and weaving the shapes, readjusting the colors and building up the textures. This pushing and pulling of the picture plane achieves a rich and highly developed work of art. Nothing seems final, though. Each painting is extended into the next. A passage rendered in one painting is often the starting point of another. About his paintings, Pontone says: “New challenges force me to explore technical possibilities while remaining within the boundaries of realistic painting. Greater surface development and texture, losing and finding edges but somehow maintaining the integrity and crispness of some

CALLICOON, NY — Yarnslingers will present “secret posts!” on Sunday, June 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.at Café Devine. For this performance, the public has been invited to anonymously write down their deepest (or funniest or most mysterious) secret on a postcard and send it to Yarnslingers. All secrets are anonymous, and anyone sitting in the audience is invited to grab a secret out of the Yarnslingers’ fish bowl and read. There will also be an opportunity for a Yarnslingers fiction writing, but you have to come to “secret posts!” to find out what it is. Email yarnslingers@yahoo.com.

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Still image from the film “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), starring Faye Dunaway, left, and Warren Beatty.

CAS Film Club presents ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present a special screening of the classic film “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), featuring a discussion session with presenter Lawrence Budner, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Part of the CAS Film Club series of screenings, this event will take place at the Laundry King, 65 Main St. A milestone countercultural film, “Bonnie and Clyde” stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in a romantic look at the notorious bank-robbing gangsters. This film made history with startling depictions of crime and murder, loosing a new era of violence into American cinema while remaining a complex, stirring portrait of a volatile relationship. Budner, a professor of film studies at Rhode Island College, is a part-time resident of Bethel, and is currently writing a book on the film “Blackboard Jungle.” This film is not rated (NR). It contains violence, some profanity and implied intimacy. The screening is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door.

‘The Idiot’ at NACL HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — NACL presents an innovative take on the Russian classic novel, “The Idiot,” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Prince Myshkin squares-off with a notorious woman, a spoiled socialite, and a jealous rival in an intricate and violent quartet. The play utilizes immersive staging; the players inhabit a shared space with audience members, and cast the audience as voyeurs, confiContributed photo dants and so- A scene from the NACL ciety gossips. production of “The Idiot.” Idiot features gestural choreography directed by Kristin Marting (director of HERE in New York City), original text by Robert Lyons (director of the New Ohio Theatre in New York City), and live-feed video, invoking a complex and penetrating glimpse of Prince Myshkin’s “truly beautiful soul.” “The Idiot” explores a profound ethical question: can a person live a compassionate life, without deceit, or will society’s corrupting forces and our own darkest human impulses destroy them? NACL is located at 110 Highland Lake Rd. Tickets cost $20, $10 for under age 30. Visit www.nacl.org for online ticket purchase.

Firebrand performs at Albella MONTICELLO, NY — The rock/blues/ dance fusion band Firebrand will perform on Friday, June 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Albella Restaurant & Bar. The performance will feature the band’s newest member, guitar phenomenon Tommy Quaglieri. The evening is in celebration of the birthday of head-on collision survivor Melissa Carrie, who is the sister of lead singer Renata Daria. “My sister was nearly killed by a distracted young driver. It’s been a struggle for her.” said Daria. “This performance is in honor of her courage and perseverance and to celebrate a milestone in her life that she almost didn’t get to experience.” The band also features Keith “Johnny Thunder” Williams on bass and Russ Loomis on drums. The evening will include a special acoustic performance by Michael Koley. Albella will provide full bar service and a full dinner menu throughout the evening. Admission is free and all community members are welcome to join the celebration. For more information, visit www.firebrand.rocks.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Jun. 18 Blood drive

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Free Library & New York Blood Center host a blood drive from 1-7pm. It will be held downstairs in the library’s Community Room. All blood types are desired and needed, especially Types O- and O+. Walk-in donors are welcome. 845/8567313.

Game Night at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. The Cooperage provides all kinds of board games, card games and brain games, or bring your own. 570/253-2020.

Strawberry shortcake luncheon

ROSCOE — Strawberry shortcake luncheon at Roscoe Presbyterian Church, Old Route 17, County Road 179, 11am1:15pm. $8 per person.

Third Thursday Evening Mixer

ROCK HILL — The Third Thursday Evening Mixer at Dutch’s Tavern, 204 Rock Hill Dr., 5:30-7pm. Sponsor: Catskill Hudson Bank. Cost: free for chamber members; $10 for not-yet members. RSVP by 6/17. 845/791-4200 or office@ catskills.com.

Trustees of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library meeting

MONTICELLO — Meeting at the library, 6pm. The public is invited.

Fri., Jun. 19 “Shipwrecked” at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sat., June 20, 2pm; Sundays, 2pm.

Entertainment at Cove Haven

LAKEVILLE — Music by Byrd Pressley Band, and comic Joe DeVito, 8:30pm. Free.

Firebrand performance

MONTICELLO — The rock/blues/dance fusion band Firebrand performs at Albella Restaurant & Bar, 8-11pm.

Loudon Wainwright III in Concert

NARROWSBURG — Folk singer Loudon Wainwright III, who has earned a cult following with his witty, self-mocking style and humorous lyrics, plays the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., 8pm. Tickets: $30; $25 advance. 845/252-7272.

Sat., Jun. 20 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

WURTSBORO — All-you-can-eat breakfast at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast served by veterans including Gulf War veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans throughout Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/888-4958.

Artist reception: Louis Pontone

NARROWSBURG — Reception at River Gallery-The Art of Living, 8 Main St., 6-8pm. “Catskill Dreaming,” Louis Pontone’s acrylic on canvas and panel. On display through August 18. 845/252-3238.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

Benefit dinner for Weekend of Chamber Music

BETHEL — “Visions of Improv” on the property of long-time patrons. Begins at 4pm with wine and mingling outdoors, concert of shorter works for string quartet and solo instruments; finishes with dinner al fresco with the musicians in the gazebo and on the terrace. Reservations required; minimum donation is $80. WCMconcerts.org.

Bethel Flea Market

WHITE LAKE — Bethel Flea Market, corner of 17B and Pine Grove Rd. (across from Citgo Station). Antiques, jewelry, toys, collectables, pocket books, Dollar Store, fruits & vegetables, handmade crafts, household goods and more. Open every Sat. and Sun. through November.

Book sale

EQUINUNK — Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., book sale, 9am-12noon. Thousands of volumes available. Hardcovers 50 cents each, soft covers, 5 for a $1. 570/224-8500.

Brew’s Birthday BBQ

ROCK Hill — Brew hosts a thank you to supporters to celebrate its first year of business, 1-4pm. Joining will be Roscoe Beer Co., Catskill Brewery and Newburgh Brewing Co. Live music, giveaways, draft beer & food specials.

Buzz Off Cancer event

featuring a talkback with presenter Lawrence Budner, at the Laundry King, 7:30pm. Part of the CAS Film Club series. 845/436-4227.

‘Shipwrecked’ at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure about Louis de Rougemont. ThursdaysSaturdays at 8pm, Sat. June 20 at 2pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Stephen Crane: A Living Memorial

PORT JERVIS — Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage: A Living Memorial” celebrating 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War at Orange Square, 10am–6pm.

HONESDALE — Buzz Off Cancer event at Mick’s Barber Shop, 2-4pm. Proceeds benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Have your head buzzed: minimum donation $30 includes a free t-shirt; or sponsor a buzzee, or make a general donation. Music, food, drinks, plus a before and after photo. 570/253-2910.

Ten Mile River Scout Museum open Saturdays

Entertainment at Cove Haven

LIBERTY — The 20th annual architectural-historical bus tour from Liberty Museum & Arts Center, 46 South Main St. Highlights include old hotels, gangster dumping grounds, Revolutionary War sites, the Old Stone House, and Time & the Valleys Museum. $45 per person; includes lunch. 845/557-0851.

LAKEVILLE — The band Coast To Coast, and comic Marvin Bell, 8:30pm. Free.

Equinunk Car Show

EQUINUNK — Equinunk Historical Society Car Show, Pine Mill Rd. For owners of vintage, classic and rare vehicles. Free. People’s Choice Award and Special Recognition awards presented. Featuring a DJ, food, craft and flea market vendors, bake and book sales, door prizes and dash plaques for entrants.

Free Fellowship Luncheon

NARROWSBURG — 2 Franks’ Café, a free lunch open to the public at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge St., 12noon1pm. Come for a free meal and fellowship.

Jazz/folk concert

JEFFERSONVILLE — Concert on Main Street Events Stage, 4-8pm. Featuring: janturan; Thurman Barker Quartet; Noelle Tannen; Noah Barker Quartet. Tickets $10 per person. Bring a chair.

Manchester Community Library Book Sale

EQUINUNK — Book sale third Saturday every month until November; plus the first Saturday of December, 9am12noon. Paper-back books $.25, hardcover books $.50, Amazon sale books as marked. 570/224-4173.

Meeting of the Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild

DAMASCUS — Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild meets at the township building. 10am social hour; 11am business meeting. Bring your lunch and a mug; tea or coffee provided. Dessert also available. Program is on sheep shearing and preparation of fleece for spinning.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Assn. holds Nature Watch, 10am-4pm. Meet at boat launch across from 1131 South Road. Learn about bald eagles and other wildlife of this wetland. Weekends thru June 28. Lots of information, family friendly.

Port Jervis Free Library receives historical marker

PORT JERVIS — Dedication ceremony to commemorate placement of a historical marker, held on the front lawn of Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., 10:45am. The library has historic significance between the years 1740-1914.

Professor Louie & The Cromatix

HONESDALE — Professor Louie & The Cromatix performs at “Late Night Ramble 2015” hosted by The Cooperage, doors open 9pm; show at 10pm. Part of 10th annual Roots and Rhythm Music & Arts Festival. Donations collected at the door. Cash bar; please do not BYOB.

Screening of “Bonnie and Clyde”

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Catskill Art Society presents a special screening of film classic “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967),

NARROWSBURG — The Ten Mile River Scout Museum at 1481 Crystal Lake Rd. now open to the public Saturdays thru June, 11am-3pm. 845/252-3775 during operating hours for information.

The Magical History Tour

Two shows/one night: Montana Skies

HAWLEY — Montana Skies performs at Harmony Presents in the Boiler Room inside the Silk Mill, 6pm and 8:30pm. This duo combines elements of classical technique, jazz improv and rock n’ roll. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

UpFront Summer Artist’s Reception

PORT JERVIS — UpFront Exhibition Space holds Summer Artist’s Reception, 6-9pm. Live music by Walt Edwards; complimentary refreshments. Show runs thru July 26th. 845/754-5000.

Sun., Jun. 21 A Lotta Ricotta

CALLICOON CENTER — Try milking a goat. Make whole milk ricotta cheese. Learn ways to serve it. Sample local artisan cheese. Apple Pond Farm, 10:30am-12:30pm. $40 per person. Reservations required. Private classes on request. 845/482-4764.

Bethel Flea Market

WHITE LAKE — Bethel Flea Market, corner of 17B and Pine Grove Rd. (across from Citgo Station). Antiques, jewelry, toys, collectables, pocket books, Dollar Store, fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, household goods & more. Open every Sat. and Sun. through November.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — Weekly farmers’ market at Callicoon Creek Park on Audrey Dorer Drive, Sundays, 11am-2pm. Market now has 35 vendors and many products. 888/270-2015.

Milford Farmers Market

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

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association is holing a Nature Watch, 10am-

4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Pancake breakfast

EQUINUNK — Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., holds pancake breakfast, 7:30-11:30am. Serving cheese omelets, plain or blueberry pancakes, sausage, home fries, juice, applesauce, coffee or tea. 570/224-8500.

Secret Posts!

CALLICOON — Yarnslingers hosts Secret Posts! at Cafe Devine, 4-6pm.

The Concord Remembered

HURLEYVILLE — Hear all about what was one of the world’s great resort hotels: The Concord. John Conway the Sullivan County Historian, will give a talk “The Concord: Sullivan County’s Acropolis” at the Sullivan County Historical Society, 2pm. Part of the new exhibit “The Concord Remembered.” Free.

‘Shipwrecked’ at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure about Louis de Rougemont. ThursdaysSaturdays at 8pm, Sat. June 20 at 2pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program

BEACH LAKE — Mary Tiebout, visiting minister, will deliver a sermon entitled “From Darkness to Light” for the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and friends at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am.

Mon., Jun. 22 Fellowship pot luck luncheon

BEACH LAKE — Adult Fellowship Pot Luck Luncheon at the Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 12noon. Everyone welcome. Bring a covered dish and enjoy fellowship, food and an informative talk by Ann O’Hara on the Civil War and its affect on the Honesdale area.

Vacation Bible School

BEACH LAKE — Vacation Bible School “Camp Kilimanjaro” at Beach Lake Free Methodist Church, 6-8pm. Songs, crafts and games. Pre-register at www. beachlakefmc.org or register on the first night. Children ages 4-12 are welcome. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 570/729-7544.

Tues., Jun. 23 Vacation Bible School

reduce energy consumption and lower energy bills. Registration is encouraged, 845/292-6180.

Vacation Bible School

Thurs., Jun. 25 ‘Shipwrecked’ at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure about Louis de Rougemont. ThursdaysSaturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Vacation Bible School

Fri., Jun. 26 ‘Shipwrecked’ at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure about Louis de Rougemont. ThursdaysSaturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Comedy Night at Cocoon

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

Farming with Kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm,

10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, milking a goat, grooming a horse, etc. Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

Rummage sale

DAMASCUS — Annual rummage sale at the Damascus United Manor Methodist Church, Route 371, 9am-2pm. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Lunch available. 570/224-4217 or 570/729-8320.

Vacation Bible School

Sat., Jun. 27 ‘Shipwrecked’ at Shadowland Theatre

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)”. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the power of storytelling in this theatrical adventure about Louis de Rougemont. ThursdaysSaturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

Bethel Flea Market

WHITE LAKE — Bethel Flea Market at the corner of 17B and Pine Grove Rd. (across from Citgo Station). Antiques, jewelry, toys, collectables, pocket books, Dollar Store, fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, household goods, and more. Open every Sat. and Sun. through November.

Book sale

ELDRED — Sunshine Hall Free Library annual book sale at the Eldred Town Hall, 10am-4pm. 845/557-3452.

The Town of Tusten Republicans Party invites the public to join them on June 25th at 6:30pm at the Tusten Town Hall. For more information call Rick Lander. (845) 252-3925

Wed., Jun. 24 Save energy workshop

LIBERTY — EmPower New York “Save Energy, Save Dollars workshop” offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 6pm. Homeowners and renters can learn to

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

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Father’s Day

Roast Beef Dinner June 21 • 12:30 to 3 p.m.

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The Western Sullivan Public Library is seeking applications for Library Multi Media Tech position. The position requires knowledge of use, repair, and operation of computers, servers, and peripherals, as well as network management and applications and software. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills. The candidate should have experience as an instructor. Experience in curriculum development is desirable, as well, but not required. Qualifications: this position is subject to Civil Service Examination Either: (A) Certification as a NOVELL CNE (Certified Network Engineer) or comparable training and certification; or (B) thirty hours of post high school academic/technical credits in coursework related to computer technology, and one year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of computers and/or multi media resources; or (C) five years of experience as described in (B) above; or (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in (A), (B), and (C) above. Full time- 35 hours per week, with travel between the three library branches. Salary commensurate with experience. Application materials (cover letter, resume, and three professional references) must be electronically submitted in PDF format to wspldirector@rcls.org no later than July 3, 2015, 5PM.

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

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

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

Planning Board will be held June 22, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY. Dated May 20, 2015 By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk

summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Highland, New York, June 3, 2015. Doreen Hanson Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED APRIL 14, 2015. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP TRUCK/ SNOW PLOW FOR THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $265,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $265,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Specific object or purpose:Purchase of a dump truck/ snow plow Maximum estimated cost:$265,000 Period of probable usefulness: 15 years Amount of obligations to be issued:$265,000 bonds

to 13 Samyn Rd., Barryville, NY 12719, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION BIDDERS BIDS ON THE: GLEN SPEY CEMETERY LANDSCAPING PROJECT ALL BIDS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, 1054 PROCTOR RD., GLEN SPEY, N.Y.,ON OR BEFORE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M., WITH A BID OPENING SCHEDULED AT THAT TIME. THE BID AWARD WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL, 1054 PROCTOR RD.,GLEN SPEY, N.Y. ALL BIDS MUST CONTAIN A SIGNED NON-COLLUSION FORM AND BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED: BID: CEMETERY LANDSCAPING PROJECT 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 CLERK JUNE 11, 2015 Notice of Formation of Brookside Estates SF LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/22/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 68 Jay St, Ste 420, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. Nob Hill 43-44 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/3/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 1701 50th St, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Purpose: General. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Turf Plus Landscaping, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on 02/24/2015. The County in which the office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: Karl Gillow, 82 5th Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Purpose: any lawful activity. CALLICOON WEIGH STATION & SILOS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 04/28/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 61 Toad Rd., PO Box 25, Callicoon, NY 12723,which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE FOR THE TOWN OF TUSTEN PLANNING BOARD MEETING The meeting of the Tusten

TOWN OF LUMBERLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #1, 2015 ENTITLED “LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE “BULK TABLES” OF THE ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PRIVATE STABLES”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Lumberland on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., at the Town of Lumberland Town Hall located at 1054 Proctor Rd., Glen Spey, New York 12737 regarding the adoption of Local Law 1 of the Town of Lumberland for the year 2015 entitled “LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE “BULK TABLES” OF THE ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PRIVATE STABLES”. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the said proposed Local Law will be reviewed by the Sullivan County Division of Planning incident to and as a part of said public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office, at 1054 Proctor Rd., Glen Spey, NewYork 12737. By order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia Horn,Town Clerk June 10, 2015 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 22nd day of June 2015, at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day, on the application of: Brendon Weiden, 23 & 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, for a special use permit for a gourmet ice cream light industry production plant, further identified as Tax Map Section 10-3-19 & 10-3-1under the Zoning Law of the Town of Tusten. LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL TOWN OF HIGHLAND The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 14, 2015, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Highland, Sullivan County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Such resolution was subject to permissive referendum. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum, and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed in connection with such resolution. A complete copy of the resolution

Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Pickled Owl, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 04/14/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located: SullivanThe SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: PO Box 218 Hurleyville, NY 12747 Purpose: any lawful activity L & B ICE CREAM & CAFE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/28/15.Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 6193 State Rte. 52, Cochecton, NY 12726. General purpose. Notice of formation of Fire Mountain Kitchen LLC, filed with the SSNY on April 28, 2015. Office location Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 1228. RZVAA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/01/15. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 143 St Josephs Hill Rd., Forestburgh, NY 12777. General Purposes. T. MCMILO, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/29/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Rudner & Paleudis, LLC445 Hamilton Ave, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose MUZZY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/04/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process

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Notice of Formation of 1162 Route 17B LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Jericho Turnpike, Ste. 305, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity. 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 Monday, July 6, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Eggs & Cheese (B-15-37) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: June 19, 2015

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Herbalist and author Dina Falconi will present a special workshop, “Foraging & Feasting the Bounty of Late June,” hosted by Amy Gillingham at Wild Roots Farm on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will explore the wild edibles of the Catskills and learn to identify, harvest and prepare them. The harvest will be transformed into a delectable feast in the gorgeous setting of Wild Roots Farm. The menu may include herbal beverages, wild salad (purslane, lamb’s quarter, violet, dayflower, wood sorrel, etc.), amaranth and dock soup, wild green pesto, flower butter, and bread freshly baked in the wood-fired outdoor oven, among other offerings. Falconi is a clinical herbalist with a strong focus on food activism and nutritional healing. She has been teaching classes about the use of herbs for food, medicine and pleasure, including wild-food foraging and cooking, for more than 20 years. She is a founding member of the Northeast Herbal Association, a chapter leader of the Weston A. Price Foundation and serves on the board of Slow Food-Hudson Valley. An avid gardener and wildcrafter, Dina is passionate about ecological agriculture and has completed the Permaculture Design Certificate Course. She is the author of “Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook” (Botanical Arts Press, 2013). The program cost of $45 per person includes the feast. It is limited to 18 participants. Register through Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St. There is a downloadable registration form at www.mor gan-outdoors.com. For more information call 845/439-5507.

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AWLEY, PA — AMSKier Insurance agency is hosting the Wallenpaupack Area Little League Challenger baseball game verses the Ding-Del Challenger team from eastern Pike County. The game will be held Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. in Bingham Park. The Wallenpaupack Challenger team is in its fifth year and serves over 30 athletes from three different school districts, allowing children with physical, mental and/ or emotional disabilities to participate in organized sports. The team plays every Saturday from mid-April through the end of June. This event concludes the 2015 season. Refreshments will be served “The day is filled with fun, family values and a community coming together,” said Alan Cooper, attorney, judge and volunteer for The Wallenpaupack Challenger team. “AMSkier is proud and honored to share the day with so many of our area young people and their families.” Julie Gardas, a volunteer and AMSKier staffer, said, “You can’t help but feel uplifted by this event. Everyone contributes so much heart and energy—the players, the coaches and the volunteers who consist mostly of high school and middle school students. I highly recommend for anyone to volunteer and share this amazing experience.” Email amskier@amskier.com or call 570/226-4571. Rt. 6 Mall • Rt. 6 • 1199 Palmyra Hwy. • Honesdale, PA 18431 Approx. 11 miles from the Narrowsburg NY/PA Bridge

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Garden and kickball game open to community

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Town of Fallsburg

Morningside Park Pavilion JUNE 24 • 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Cats, dogs and ferrets are welcome and must be at least 3 months old. Bring proof of prior vaccination and receive a 3-year certi¿cate. No proof of vaccination, receive a 1-year certi¿cate. Vaccinate your pets. SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES 845-292-5910, EXT. 0

EACH LAKE, PA — Beach Lake United Methodist Church will host a family-friendly community event including a kickball game, a free potluck supper and an open house at the Beach Lake Community garden on Saturday, June 20. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with the potluck to follow. (In case of rain, game day will be inside the church.) Anyone interested in learning about organic gardening or in participating in the garden is invited to the open house. Fullto quarter-size plots are available, or smaller planting boxes for those wanting to try out gardening on a smaller scale. For the past eight years, area gardeners, novices and Master Gardeners, have planted and shared harvests with many, including local food pantries. This year, work is under way for the garden to earn Penn State Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Friendly Certification. With the declining bee population, this area will provide spe-

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Two gardeners at the Beach Lake Community Garden work on the new pollinators’ garden. cial food and a habitat for native insects and pollinators in need of assistance. Both the garden and adjacent playground contribute to making the church an active site for many families in the area. The church is located at 7 Milanville Rd., next to the Beach Lake post office. For information, call 570/729-7011.

Poultry farming for beginners

IBERTY, NY — An educational series on beginner farming continues this month with “Introduction to Poultry Farming” on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. According to the Oxford Dictionaries website, the definition of poultry is “domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese (www.oxforddictionaries.com).” Michelle Lipari, CCESC agriculture and 4-H community educator will present this opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about the basics of poultry farming. Topics to be discussed include breed selection, egg hatching, raising chicks and adult birds, feed and nutrition, equipment, healthcare and the regulations for selling eggs and meat. Cost to attend is $15 per person or $10 per CCESC enrollee. Anyone can enroll in the CCESC association for an annual donation of $25 per household. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment in order to receive discounts. Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Registration and more information can be obtained by emailing sullivan@ cornell.edu or calling 845/292-6180. Donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16

3.96 3.70 3.55 3.55 3.54 4.53 4.48

High water temperature °F 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16

71.78 75.02 76.82 78.98 79.34 76.82 70.16

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels June 16, 2015 Cannonsville: 94.1% Pepacton: 96.1% Neversink: 97% Total: 96.3% Normal Total: 97.2% Total in 2013: 98.2%

Actual: Historical avg:

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A walk with Arthur Watres

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

new trail was officially opened to the public earlier this month in honor of Louis Arthur Watres, who founded Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA, along with his mother, Isabel, in 1966. Born in 1922, Arthur passed away in 2014, leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come. The trail allows visitors to walk the land that Arthur dearly loved and to visit compelling features like the Wallenpaupack Ledges Natural Area. Described on the trailhead marker as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a pioneering environmentalist who spent his life working for the preservation of open spaces, education of the public about nature, and research into how ecological systems work,â&#x20AC;? Arthur was tireless and passionate in his commitment to greater understanding of how natural systems function. Today, Lacawac Sanctuary is a nature preserve, ecological field research station and environmental education facility featuring a 52-acre glacial lake declared a National Natural Landmark, a natural boreal bog, a native plants garden, an Adirondack Great Camp complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places and six public hiking trails. Visit www.lacawac.org for more information.

An osprey nest overlooking Heronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond can be seen from the trail.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

Nestled into the forest Arthur Watres loved is this trailhead marker, which was unveiled on June 6 during the dedication of the new public trail at Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA.

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Across Heronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond, one can see the home where Watres lived.

The resident osprey pair was observed circling their nest.