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Petition launched to halt Sullivan jail By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — An ad hoc group of Sullivan County residents is circulating a petition that calls for a referendum seeking to reverse the vote of the Sullivan County Legislature to acquire bonding of $95 million to pay for the planned new county jail. Kathie Aberman, a retired Liberty school teacher, and Barbara Lerner, who with her family owns the Quickway Metal Fabricators in Monticello, are at the center of the effort. They say that 1,800 signatures are required for the effort to succeed, so they are shooting for 3,500 in case some are thrown out. Even so, it’s not entirely clear that the state will allow a referendum on this matter. Aberman said they contacted the Commission of Corrections (COC) and the state comptroller’s office, and “no one could say this is or is not permitted.” Permissive referendums (referendums to override government decisions that have already been made) are allowed in towns and villages and other municipalities on some decisions, but it was unclear if any county legislative decisions can be subject to permissive referendums. So the refereundum drive could be breaking new ground in the state. Aberman said, “Aside from the issue of the jail, it’s a very important question that should be answered.” Both Aberman and Lerner said they agree that something has to be done about the jail, because it is not fair for the inmates or the jail employees to have to endure the state of disrepair of the current crumbling jail. But they object to the scale of the new jail. Aberman said that in the past, the COC was responsible for seeing that inmates were housed in safe conditions, but under

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the administration of Gov. George Pataki, the duties of the COC were expanded, and now the COC determines the size and construction timetables of county jails. She said the COC puts pressure on counties to build, and a very small number of businesses bid on the contracts to build the jails. She said LaBella Associates, the consulting company that has the contract for the Sullivan jail, “has built jails in just about every county in the state. I really question why most of the work goes to one company.” She cited a 2007 study that said there were 6,000 new jail beds at a cost of over $1 billion at the same time that the prison population in the state was decreasing. This has resulted in an increase of the number of state prisoners in county jails. County jails are used to detain state parole violators and also to house homeland security and ICE detainees. Aberman said, “In general across the state, 25% of inmates are being held in jails or prison because of substance-abuse issues. If someone is selling drugs to children, we certainly don’t want them in the community, but if someone is in jail because they tried to break into a soda machine to get money to buy drugs, there’s better ways to deal with them than putting them in jail. The way the criminal justice system works, we put a lot more people in jail that need to be in jail, and that affects the required size of the project, the scale of it. And if we can find ways to treat people outside of the new jail system and treat them more humanely and effectively, we could have a smaller jail and not put so much of our resources into it.” Lerner, whose company offered the county a plan to build a modular, metal jail in 1997, said, “I look at this project Continued on page 3

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Cassandra Rosebeetle performs on the NACL stage.

Burlesque visits NACL again

IGHLAND LAKE, NY — Performers from The Slipper Room, billed as “NYC’s Palace of Variety and Burlesque,” appeared at the NACL Theatre on July 9 with a show featuring dance, comedy and magic. The performers will return for an en-

core presentation on September 3. Meanwhile, for a look at NACL’s next show, “Courage,” a “walk in progress,” to be performed at Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center on July 22, 23 and 24, see page 15.

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Lawsuit against Eldred may move forward By FRITZ MAYER

LDRED, NY — The New York State Appellate Court on July 7 overturned a lower court ruling, and said a lawsuit against the Eldred Central School could move forward Anthony Motta Jr., a student at Eldred Junior-Senior High School, and his mother sued the district for failure to prevent Motta from being bullied by several students from 2011 through 2013. According to court documents Motta was “subjected to harassment and bullying by several classmates, who called him disparaging epithets, urinated on him, damaged or otherwise snatched his belongings and engaged in physical altercations with him. On several occasions, the school principal, a guidance counselor and a school security guard were notified of the bullying and some remedial action was taken; the bullying allegedly continued.” Motta and his mother sued the district saying it was liable because not preventing the bullying was a violation of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Supreme Court Judge Michael McGuire dismissed the lawsuit in 2015 because he ruled DASA does not provide for a “private right of action.” The appellate court did not disagree with that part of the ruling, but the higher court found that other case law applied to the case. The court quoted earlier cases that said, “Schools are under a duty to adequately supervise the students in their charge and they will be held liable for foreseeable injuries proximately related to the absence of adequate supervision.” Also, “In that regard, a school district is held to the same degree of care as would a reasonably prudent parent placed in comparable circumstances.” And further, “In determining whether the duty to provide adequate supervision has been breached in the context of injuries caused by the acts of fellow students, it must be established that school authorities had sufficiently specific knowledge or notice of the dangerous conduct which caused injury; that is, that the third-party acts could reasonably have been anticipated.” The court wrote that it was clear the school district officials were notified about many bullying instances, and the principal and guidance counselor indicated they investigated and addressed the situation through discipline of the offending students, and attempted to keep Motta away from the students. But the district maintained that not all of the bullying incidents were reported to school officials and officials and “that many of the investigations into Motta’s complaints concluded that Motta also engaged in harassing and violent conduct with the other students.” Affidavits from Motta and his mother contradicted this assertion and noted “specific occasions where defendant’s response to Motta’s complaints of bullying appeared inadequate and, at times, met with inappropriate responses and the blame was placed on Motta.” The court wrote, “We find that the conflicting evidence establishes triable issues of fact with regard to whether defendant adequately supervised the students and, if not, whether such negligent supervision was the proximate cause of Motta’s injuries.” The case may now go to trial, or a settlement may be reached.

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IN BRIEF New director at Fly Fishing Center LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) announced on July 11 that it has hired Glenn Pontier as its new executive director. He will be introduced to members and the public at the 2016 Summerfest and Anglers Market on August 6 and 7 at the center, located at 1031 Old Route 17 in Livingston Manor. A resident of Barryville, Pontier is the long-time former director of Sullivan Renaissance. CFFCM is dedicated to preserving the heritage of fly fishing, while enhancing the present experience and protecting its future. The center maintains a museum, gallery and workshops on its 53-acre property on the banks of Willowemoc Creek, regarded as the birthplace of American dry fly fishing. Located between Livingston Manor and Roscoe, facilities also include a gift shop, library, picnic area, nature trails and pond. “The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum and its members, along with sister organizations around the country, do way more than ‘go fishing.’ These are the people who have taken the lead in protecting our streams and woodland environments, even while they are boosting our economy through tourism. I’m proud to be working with this great group of people,” said Pontier. “Plus, my hope is to learn fly fishing from the most skilled anglers in the world.” Reporting to the board of trustees, Pontier will have general strategic, operational and creative responsibility for programs, membership expansion and implementation of the mission. He will help establish policies and priorities, oversee staff and volunteers and represent the organization in the community.

Child visiting Swan Lake dies SWAN LAKE, NY — A four-year-old who was pulled from a swimming pool in about two feet of water died at Westchester Medical Center on July 11. Shimon Weiz, who lived in Brooklyn, had wandered away from his family in a bungalow colony, and was lifted from the pool by his father just a few minutes after he left. Initially, CPR was performed on the child, and his heart was still beating when he was taken to Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris before being flown to Westchester. The incident is being investigated as a possible case of negligence; the cover of the pool had been removed the previous day, and other measures that could have been taken to keep young children out of the pool were not taken.

Honesdale man pleads no contest to fraud charge HONESDALE, PA — David Borsdam pleaded no contest to a fraud charge related to overcharging people for a home improvement project and performing unnecessary work. David, 69, who with his 70-year-old wife Betty owns Borsdam’s Plumbing and Electrical Service in Texas Township, entered the plea on July 8, and he faces up to seven years behind bars. Sentencing is scheduled for September, and he is currently out on bail. He’s also facing a $10,000 fine. Betty, meanwhile, has been placed in a program that allows first-time offenders to have the charges dismissed once they complete a period of probation. In one incident, according to a press release from the state police, during the period from about November 2014 through September 2015, the couple overcharged a victim and performed unnecessary work at his home. During that time the victim paid the couple over $83,000.

Wolf lets budget become law HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf let the $31.5 billion budget adopted by the House and Senate become law without his signature. Lawmakers have still not worked out the details about how they will fill the $1.3 billion budget gap in the plan, but it appears that part of the gap will be filled by an increase in the amount of taxes paid on a pack of cigarettes. The current tax on a pack is $1.60, while many antismoking advocates are urging that it be increased to $2.60, and to tax other tobacco products, such as cigars and chewing tobacco, which are currently not taxed. The details remained to be worked out at press time. Wolf accepted the spending plan without having the revenue portion completely in place because he was in favor of the $200 million increase in basic education spending included in the plan and $20 million to address the heroin and opioid addiction epidemic. Still, ratings companies are not happy that the books don’t balance, and S&P Global Ratings put the state on a credit watch. “The CreditWatch action reflects recent developments that indicate that Pennsylvania will likely proceed into fiscal 2017 with a spending plan that is not supported by a revenue package or offsetting spending cuts to bring the budget into alignment,” wrote Carol Spain, a credit analyst, adding, “But if lawmakers continue to negotiate and reach a balanced budget within a 90 day timeframe, we could remove the ratings from CreditWatch.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Sullivan Family Services lawsuit to be settled for $10,000 By FRITZ MAYER Contributed photo

Sheriff Mike Schiff poses with deputy sheriff Elwin Wood.

Narcan used to save a life

IBERTY, NY — A quick-thinking deputy sheriff saved a woman’s life on July 11 at the Travis Building in Liberty. Deputy Sheriff Elwin Wood was on duty at the county’s Liberty complex around 11:30 a.m. when he was alerted to a woman who had passed out in an interview room. Wood called 911 and then interviewed a family member to determine what the woman’s medical condition might be. The deputy learned that the woman, who is 49 years old and uses a wheelchair, had recently been struck by a car in Monticello. The woman’s doctor had prescribed a pain medication, which the woman had taken that morning. The woman was nonresponsive with shallow breathing. Based on his training, Wood realized that the woman may have taken too much pain medication and quickly administered an emergency dose of NARCAN from a kit that he carries with him. The woman immediately regained consciousness and was taken to Catskill Regional Medical Center by Mobile Medic Ambulance. Sheriff Mike Schiff praised Wood’s actions and thanked the Sullivan County Public Health Division for providing the training and supplies of NARCAN that have saved the lives of several citizens over the past year. The 49-year-old victim was not identified by the sheriff’s office due to privacy concerns.

ONTICELLO, NY — The legacy of Randy Parker, the former commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Family Services (DFS), was felt in the halls of the Sullivan County Government Center on July 7, as legislators were updated about the status of a lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed she was denied emergency housing when she and her family needed it. The woman, Karen Pinder, said that the review of her application for housing took place over the course of several days, during which she and her sons, ages two, 17 and 31, were forced to sleep in her car. Her account of what happened was laid out in court documents. Pinder said that in May 2014, officials at the Sullivan County Division of Family Services told Pinder to remove her eldest son from the application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) because he was an adult. According to the account, officials also said the oldest son, who provided day-care services for Pinder’s 17-year-old autistic son, could not stay with the family for more than two hours per day because of his age, and any violations to this could result in

Monticello man sentenced for heroin, robbery By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — A Monticello man who sold heroin to another man, then stole it back from him the next day, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. Matthew Miller, also known as Kruddy, will also have three years of post-release supervision. The incidents occurred on January 6 and 7 of this year. District Attorney Jim Farrell said Miller sold the heroin to the victim on January 6, and with four other men, robbed the victim the next day. The victim of the robbery arrived at the Shaker Heights housing complex on January 7 to meet with Miller, who lured the victim to a dark area, where the victim was robbed of items including cash and a

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from the construction point of view. The number of cells is about 20% higher than the maximum number [of inmates] that we ever have in our community. I look at the size of the administration building and the sheriff’s road patrol, and each has a larger footprint than the jail’s cell population pods, which make up the 234-bed facility.” She said, “The sheriff’s road patrol building is 22,000 square feet on one floor… 10 times what they have now. It just doesn’t seem like a practical move.

prosecution. Further, Pinder said, without the day-care services provided by her son, she could not apply for a job at Murray’s Chickens as she had been instructed to do. Ultimately she ended the application process for emergency housing, because she said DFS staff threatened that if she violated any of the rules by allowing her adult son to stay with her in the motel, staff from Child Protective Services would take away her youngest son. She filed the lawsuit against Parker, the DFS staff who handled her application and other county officials. When the process began, Pinder represented herself in the federal civil rights lawsuit and was not required to pay the usual fees associated with bringing a lawsuit because of her financial status. Parker was fired in the early part of 2015 after problems arose in DFS. One of the allegations made by critics at the time was that the focus on eliminating waste, fraud and abuse from DFS had become so intense that residents who genuinely needed and were qualified for services were being denied them. After a brief executive session on July 7, legislators voted unanimously to settle the suit for $10,000, which was less than the cost of litigating the matter would have been.

They could get by with 10,000 square feet. The administration portion is monstrous and they are not taking into account the maintenance costs.” She cited a Pattern for Progress report that said, “The best way to cut the cost is to cut the administration, and the legislators refuse to consider that.” She also noted that the design of the jail at this point is 10 years old. The contact email for Aberman and Lerner is cap.sullivan.tax@gmail.com.

cellular telephone by Miller and years in prison. County Court other individuals. Judge Frank LaBuda ultimately Miller was subsequently locatimposed the eight-year sentence. ed by police in a vehicle containFarrell said, “This case was ing other alleged participants in put together by a terrific combithe robbery. Miller was arrested nation of various police agencies on these charges following a that worked together to investijoint investigation conducted by gate these crimes and ultimately the Village of Monticello Police, bring this defendant to justice. Contributed photo This case underscores my ofthe Village of Liberty Police, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Matthew “Kruddy” Miller fice’s commitment to holding and the New York State Police. violent felons to account. This defendant In April, Miller pled guilty to various not only distributed heroin into our comcharges. Executive assistant district atmunity, but perpetrated, together with torney Meagan Galligan recommended others, a violent robbery during which that Miller be sentenced to 10 years in the victim was threatened with what prison, the maximum available sentence appeared to be a gun. Miller now has to under the plea agreement. Miller’s attoranswer for these crimes by spending the ney asked the court to sentence him to next eight years in state prison.” the minimum under the agreement, five

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Farm, fare, libations

Farmer’s market comes to Narrowsburg By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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Welcome to the world

ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Commissioners Chair Brian Smith came into the June commissioners’ June 30 meeting with a big smile, as he showed around a cellphone photo of his newest grandchild. Pictured, Mallory Olver, was born at 4 a.m. that morning at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She is pictured with parents, Kyle and Jesse Olver, of Honesdale, brother Logan, five, and sister Maeson, age three. In addition to maternal grandparents Brian and Amy Smith of Milanville, her paternal grandparents are Kim Olver of Beach Lake and the late Dave Olver.

ARROWSBURG, NY — There’s a new farmers’ market in town, and it’s at the Narrowsburg Union. The market began July 1 and is held every Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. outside the Union. The vendors are from the surrounding region and include 2 Queens Honey and Tea, Art by Polygon, Butchie’s Organic Farm, Clark’s Cultures, Gorzynski’s Ornery Farm, Gypsy Wagon Farm, Prohibition Distillery, Roscoe Beer Company and Woodside Blue Preserves. They also have other vendors who come on alternating weeks. The market manager is Scott Goodman of Butchie’s Organic Farm in Cochecton, NY. In addition to the vendors selling farm-fresh produce, handmade fare and locally distilled libations, the market also has art and music performances, cooking demonstrations and other guest speakers to talk about a variety of agricultural issues. Brendan and Kathleen Weiden, the owners of the Narrowsburg Union, wanted to create a community market for all to enjoy. Stop by this week’s market on Friday, July 15. For more information visit them on Facebook at Narrowsburg Farmers’ Market.

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Henry Braverman of Gorzynski’s Ornery Farm sells veggies at the new Narrowsburg Farmers’ Market, held outside at the Narrowsburg Union every Friday.

Why Honesdale police are asleep on the job By LINDA DROLLINGER

ONESDALE, PA — As aggressive police tactics come under increasing scrutiny elsewhere in the nation, Honesdale faces an entirely different scenario: long police response times, insufficient police manpower response, and sometimes no police response at all. It’s not a matter of slackness, though. It’s a matter of overwork. Police Chief Rick Southerton, who has recently been forced to cancel some shifts for lack of manpower, told the Honesdale Borough Council at its July 11 meeting that he had a lot to say about the chronic, critical understaffing of his department; the council asked him to confine the bulk

of his remarks to executive session later that night. Southerton managed to say that he has invoked a new policy, effective immediately, limiting part-time officers to two eight-hour shifts per week. The change comes in response to complaints from his crew that fellow officers are asleep on the job. By that, they didn’t mean distracted or inattentive on the job. They were talking about officers sound asleep in their vehicles, oblivious to calls for response, backup and assistance. Far from faulting those officers for dereliction of duty, Southerton praised them for their public spirit, noting that almost all of them are dedicated and experienced full-time law enforcement officers working 40-plus hours per week in neighbor-

ing or overlapping jurisdictions. Most, said Southerton, are motivated by a desire to help Honesdale out in a pinch, not for self-serving ends. Southerton justified his policy of limiting part-time officer hours by pointing out that the consequences of falling asleep on a job requiring high levels of alertness and constant vigilance can be tragic. But that action also exacerbates the current shortage of borough police officers, a challenge so severe that Southerton himself has been forced to work back-to-back shifts when an officer fails to report. Although the council unanimously approved hiring two additional part-time officers, each starting at $15 per hour, it is a short-term fix only.

“I can’t go on working double shifts indefinitely,” said Southerton, who originally accepted the former council’s job offer of police commissioner, a largely administrative role. Since then, the job has been reclassified as police chief, requiring him to spend a minimum of 40 hours per week as a working officer, in addition to considerable administrative duties. In private remarks before the executive session began, Southerton said that, among other police department issues to be considered that night would be whether or not he would continue to serve as a working officer. His paramount concern, however, is public safety. “If the public knew how shorthanded we really are, people would hesitate to attend a concert in the park.”

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THE ADDICT NEXT DOOR

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

By Vera Moret

ail was relatively uneventful. I had one bad two weeks when we were all moved to a dormitory setting with about 12 of us in one room. And that didn’t count the same number of girls housed upstairs in the same dorm. The common area was smaller. There was no peace to be found there, ever. One of the only true losers in jail with us, who was in her late 20s, thought it was hilarious to keep people from sleeping every night. I spoke to the counselor and my husband spoke to the sergeant, and I was transferred back to the previous cell block, where I spent the last six weeks sharing a cell with my friend Suzanne. All went well. I was released on December 17 to another 18 months on probation. Most of the women at the Wayne County Correctional Facility (WCCF) were there for probation violations, which are ridiculously easy to commit. Most people, regardless of their crime, are required to find full-time work, but also lose their driver’s license for at least six months. I was fortunate enough to have a probation officer who was well aware that my probation was a bit of a joke. She knew I wasn’t going to find work. I passed all my urine drug tests. They can drop by your house, always with an armed cop along— and they all carry guns. It’s unnerving to have openly armed individuals in your home with your children. The court fees and highway safety course ($300 alone) are outrageous. But not paying the fees will land you back in jail. Many drank or were caught on drugs again, etc. I lost my driver’s license for 18 months, but chose not to drive for several years. Frankly, I was so paranoid and depressed that I was more than happy not to bear any responsibility in that area. Your life is ruined once you have a crim-

Jail: Part 2 inal conviction on your record. My fellow inmate Cassandra is the only one who is doing well. She was the sickest of all of us by far. Her family history was rife with suicides and poverty. She celebrated her 40th birthday in jail. One of the girls drew her a card, which we all signed. She said, in all sincerity, that it was the best birthday she had ever had. She is finally on disability, has her own little apartment and a hybrid bike and is finally off most of her meds and responding to therapy. Others have not fared as well. Two of the teenagers had children shortly afterward and have been pulling their lives together, but it’s not easy. Matera was 19 when we were at WCCF and has a young child and can only find waitressing and bartending jobs—and has lost them when her past has been examined (none of us, incidentally, has lied on our job applications). She lost an apartment as well. The other also has a young child, moved to Florida, and seems to be doing well. My friend Suzanne moved to North Carolina and has recently lost her job selling tractor equipment due to her past. I was in many ways in the worst position to find work. I was overeducated and had only done nursing for the previous 12 years. I pumped gas for a year, for real. I worked under the table at an antiques shop. I worked at one of the local camping and rafting facilities. I was fired or left all those jobs. Several girls have reoffended, which is no big surprise. What else are you going to do when the doors are all shut? Only one woman knew she was looking at hard time. She was only a few years older than me, but looked much older. She clearly had had a history of depression and alcohol abuse. One particularly bad day, she wrapped herself in a blanket and tried

to set herself on fire. Instead, she set the house on fire and did escape, assuming her boyfriend was right behind her, but he wasn’t, and he died of smoke inhalation. She was sentenced to 15 years, which she is serving upstate. There were a few noteworthy events in jail worth recounting. One young girl, in the midst of breakfast, had a grand mal seizure. Everyone just froze, which is understandable because they are frightening to watch. Fortunately, I tend to be very calm in emergencies and went into nurse mode and turned her head so she wouldn’t choke on vomit and pulled her away from any objects that could hurt her. After asking (yelling) a good three times, one of the girls woke up and ran and got me a blanket for her head. I also kept calling for someone to call 911 at the same time. It was chaos. When the COs finally showed up, the worst was over, thank God, since one CO told me in all seriousness I should have put one of our bright orange sporks in her mouth. Yes, so she could then choke on a spork. Right. No one has died from biting their tongue during a seizure. The head nurse was quite glad I had been there. I was as well. At one point, I found myself in a discussion with a young woman who had broken her probation by her inability to pay $100 she still owed the court. We were discussing a hospital I had worked in for nearly a decade. Three of those years were in labor and delivery. As she described the birth of her last daughter, bells started ringing. She had come in through the ER at about 30 weeks pregnant at about 3 a.m. This is, for the nurses, a bit of a nightmare. We had no Ob/Gyn or pediatrician present. We did not have her history or physical or any other information on her. That’s usually sent over when the

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woman is around 36 weeks. But there she was, and we had to deal with it. Ob/Gyn nurses have to be able to work as a team because we often work without a physician on site. So, some ran about making the necessary phone calls while others got the NICU ready for this little preemie. I and two other nurses remained with the young woman. One of the senior nurses delivered the baby, a little girl who, lucky for us, began breathing and was an alert little thing. Of course, it turned out that I happened to be one of the three nurses in the room assisting the delivery of her premature baby. Her baby girl, incidentally, turned out just fine. And then, after one of those dreaded court days when you leave the facility for 12 hours or more and remain locked up in a cell with others and nothing to do for all but the two minutes you are in front of the judge, I developed a migraine. My meds had been forgotten and I missed two doses, so the migraine was inevitable. I ended up vomiting in the back of the police car after warning the officers several times that I was going to. So, after my probation was over, that was that. I had lost all identity. I couldn’t even volunteer anywhere because of my record. My husband was unemployed for two years as well after being laid off his job in 2012. It’s been a long, hard six years. And stupidly so. There is a good deal in our criminal justice system that needs drastic reform. That discussion will be my final word on this subject. Things need to change. There are reasons they aren’t changing, and none of those are valid. The jail and prison system brings in a great deal of money. It always comes down to money.

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EDITORIAL

Money talks in the NY 19th Congressional District

ith the primary behind us and the summer moving on, it won’t be long before the money being spent by the candidates makes itself felt in the form of political ads on television, radio, print, Internet and other sources. It seems likely that Republican candidate John Faso will outspend Democratic candidate Zephyr Teachout because he will have a larger campaign war chest, and he will take full advantage of the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court. That decision allows political action committees know as superPACS to spend unlimited amounts of money in support of political candidates. Teachout has said she will not have a superPAC, and she has raised most of her campaign cash through contributions from small donors. In fact, Teachout was the head of a superPAC called MAYDAY.US that was created to end superPACS and the influence of big money in politics. A post on the website says, “We’re proud of everything Zephyr Teachout accomplished as CEO and board chair of MAYDAY.US. We need more reformers to join Representatives Walter Jones and John Sarbanes and other reform leaders in fighting for reform on the floor of the U.S. Congress. Now it’s on each of us to step up and win the national fight!” It’s a fight that Faso would likely not be interested in. His opponent in the Republican primary, Andrew Heaney, said during a debate, “He has started multiple superPACs so, of course, he doesn’t want reform.” Faso, who became a lobbyist after a turn as a minority leader of the New York State Assembly and a run for the office of governor, has benefitted from the Citizens United decision. According to stories from multiple news outlets, hedge fund manager and Republican activist Paul Singer has

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donated $500,000 to a superPAC that supports Faso, and so has Robert Mercer, the CEO of another hedge fund. It seems pretty clear to a great many people that unlimited spending by organizations and individuals in support of one politician or another results in unequal representation in Washington, and there is a growing movement to undo the impacts of the 2010 Supreme Court decision. In 2016, a majority of the members of the New York State Legislature voted to support a constitutional amendment that would reverse the impact of Citizens United and, two years ago, 55 members of the U.S. Senate voted for the same thing. It did not quite garner the two-thirds vote needed to move the amendment forward, but Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause, called it a good first step. After the vote in New York, she said, “Citizens United and related court decisions have upended our politics, allowing big money interests to drown out the voices of everyday Americans. The good news is that we can win this fight and pass a 28th amendment to the Constitution. I’m especially pleased that so many members of the New York legislature crossed party lines to join this effort. New York is the first [state] with at least one chamber under Republican control in which a majority of lawmakers have endorsed an amendment.” Many critics of the Citizen’s United decision say it is the most important issue facing the country today, as a post in MAYDAY.US indicates, “We believe that the root issue in American democratic failure is the way politicians raise money. Every other issue is connected to privately financed campaigns.” A post on another anti-Citizens United website, movetoamend.org, says, “We, the People of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United and other related cases, and move to amend our Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.” This newspaper does not endorse political candidates, but it does take positions on issues and, in our view, the Citizens United decision and big money in politics in general represent a real threat to our democracy. When considering how to vote in the upcoming elections, whatever the office in question, it would be worthwhile examining where the various candidates stand on this issue, whatever office they are running for—as well as whether, when it comes to raising money in politics, they not only talk the talk but walk the walk.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If there was one decision I would overrule, it would be Citizens United. I think the notion that we have all the democracy that money can buy strays so far from what our democracy is supposed to be.” Anthroapology

— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for the fireworks A giant thanks to Ned Lang, Rick Lander and the folks at The Central House for putting together and funding Narrowsburg’s amazing July 4th fireworks display. People of every age, race and nationality lined Main Street and the Narrowsburg bridge for a clear view of the colorful, nonstop display full of booms and sparkles. Thanks for a great Fourth! Jan London Narrowsburg, NY

Status quo not good enough After a great deal of soul-searching, I write this editorial concerning the Eldred Central School District (ECS). Loss of enrollment, loss of state aid, loss of athletic and educational opportunities, coupled with the recent vote to re-elect incumbent board member Amador Laput rather than Allyson Wagner, which amounted to a vote to maintain the status quo, lead me to conclude that Eldred will not survive in its present form for much longer. Neither the board of education, the administration, nor the faculty have the ability to turn ECS around. Come to their reorganizational meeting on July 14 and listen to see if they have a plan. As dependence on the local property tax increases and the cost of operating two buildings grows, the squeeze is on. No steps, that I can see, have been implemented to raise the academic reputation of the school. Poor decisions in the past have led the district to this point, but now we must cut our losses and reformulate a vision. Change should have come gradually. Unfortunately, ECS operates more effectively as a political system than an educational system. Maintaining the status quo will prove to be the enemy of survival. Paul A. Clark Jr. Barryville, NY

Where’s Aileen? Fun to watch Sullivan County Residents Against Millennium (SCRAM) try to explain why Legislator Scott Samuelson is a self-serving villain while Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther is a friend with regards to their respective positions on the natural gas compressor station in Eldred. A new law was just proposed at the state level by an (wait for it) Ithaca assemblywoman outlawing all new natural gas facilities, pipelines and any related activities, and Gunther’s stamp of approval was nowhere on it or near it—though she claims to support SCRAM without hesitation. But as Harry Potter hero Dumbledore said, “It takes a lot more courage to stand up to friends than it does to enemies.” That, in my opinion, is the most pronounced failure of the progressive Sullivan County crowd—all for one, even in the face of clear error or waywardness. Too much social and economic co-dependence to rock the boat. A perfect illustration is the lack of collective muscle flexed to demand that solar installations and solar farms receive the fast-track approval. Instead, we are beginning to see it’s not just fracking people don’t want to see; it’s any type of energy production. The renewable movement is being awfully quiet about these delays and obstacles to a sustainable future. Charles Petersheim Eldred, NY

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Seen at an awards ceremony in Scranton, PA are Matthew Riccio, Eagle Scout in Shohola Troop #76 and assistant Catholic coordinator, left; Lucas Helm, Troop #77; Joshua Musano, Troop #5; Robert Riccio, Troop #76; Elena Luyando, Catholic coordinator/ mentor; Christian Santiago, Troop #5; Charles Dacey, Troop #5; Alexander Rodriguez, Jr., Pack #3 Webelo; and John McCauley, commissioner of Delaware River District, Hudson Valley Council and member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 9832.

Local Boy Scouts earn religious emblems NEPA — Six Boy Scouts from troops throughout the Diocese of Scranton were recently honored for their dedication to the Scouting Religious Emblems Program at a Pontificial Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. Among them were Robert and Matthew Riccio of Shohola Troop #76. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera celebrated the liturgy and presented the awards to the honorees, who had completed various programs in Catholic Scouting. Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #9832, the classes were instructed by Elena Luyando, Catholic coordinator and mentor. Matthew Riccio and Alexander Rodriguez, Jr. assisted her instruct the programs. Scouts Charles Dacey, Christian Santiago and Matthew Riccio earned the Pope Pius XII emblem and Scouts Lucas Helms, Joshua Musano and Robert Riccio earned the Ad Altare Dei emblem. For all Scouts interested, Luyando has confirmed that future Religious Emblems classes will be offered in the fall of 2016. For more information on scouting visit www.beascout.org

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VetStock fundraising HAMLIN AND MILFORD, PA — A grueling 100-lap race at Denise and Randy Smith’s Speedway debuted the first running of what is to become an annual benefit race over the Fourth of July weekend: the VetStock Firecracker 100. The speedway made a $4,447.50 donation to VetStock at the conclusion of the 100-lap race. VetStock was also on hand Saturday at the Malibu Dude Ranch in Milford, where veteran volunteers raised a total of $1,275 through its 50-50 efforts. In keeping with Malibu’s ongoing commitment to assist local veterans, VetStock volunteers will also attend every event throughout the course of this rodeo season. For more information about VetStock, email VetStockAmerica@gmail.com.

Sullivan students on dean’s list SALISBURY, MD — Two Sullivan County area students were named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2016 semester. They are Carly Leventoff of South Fallsburg and Virginia O’Rourke of Wurtsboro. At Salisbury University some 8,700 students in 42 undergraduate and 16 graduate programs pursue liberal arts and professional degrees. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and others, Salisbury is consistently among the top 10% of public and private institutions nationwide.

Learning how to tie ties MONTICELLO, NY — Throughout the 2015-2016 school year, George L. Cooke Elementary third-grade teacher Dennis Lankau used his lunch time to work with Joana Dutcher and Jessica Ashcraft’s second-grade class to build self-esteem and to care about how you dress, and how to treat yourself and your surroundings so that you are better prepared on how to treat others. To end the year, Lankau taught the students how to tie ties in order to dress to impress. He started by asking the students when they see people wear ties and then asked the students how they felt when they saw people dressed up. After the discussion, Lankau taught each student how to tie a tie. Each student was able to have his or her picture taken wearing the ties. Contributed photo

George L Cooke third-grade teacher Dennis Lankau with Joanna Dutcher and Jessica Ashcraft’s skilled second graders.

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n these midsummer mornings, birdsong often wakes me a little after 4:30. I’d be absolutely furious if I were awakened by a neighbor’s car siren or chain saw at such an early hour, but somehow the happy twittering of birds in the early sunrise hour triggers for me a little interval of quiet reflection before the day begins. And occasionally, something I’ve heard or read comes back to me with fresh significance as I mull it over. It was in this mood that I awoke the other day thinking about an article that I had read a few weeks earlier. The gist of the piece, headlined “Food Deserts Aren’t the Problem,” was that recent efforts aimed at providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods are a waste of public resources since these programs had not achieved a statistically measurable improvement in health outcomes for the target populations. I was irritated by what I saw as the author’s strawman arguments—for example, did anyone really expect that the mere presence of a neighborhood grocery store could reduce the area’s obesity rate in the space of only four years? And while the article cited a number of studies that sounded valid, it conflated and politicized its conclusions, employing phrases like “teaching former inmates about fennel” in a way that trivialized healthy food initiatives as an elitist, simplistic substitute for efforts directed at the deeper issues of poverty and public health, rather than one important strategy among many. As I recalled this string of thoughts the other morning, what crystallized for me was our culture’s preoccupation with the magic bullet, the simple single solution. I sometimes fear that we are so biased toward this way of thinking that we are losing our ability to address or even fully identify complex problems. Our efforts to improve public health are going to have to focus on a constellation of issues that are economic, political, environmental and cultural. They includes poverty, the minimum wage, underemployment, education, stress, mental health, addiction, access to health care, chemical farming, processed foods, industrial pollution of air and water, environmental exposure in the built environmen at home and at work, and the health impacts like mold and vector-borne illnesses related to climate change. We need a holistic approach that examines the whole interrelated system in which we live. Within that universe of issues, I don’t think it’s elitist to point out that the quality of our food has been seriously compromised, from the manipulation of fat, sugar and salt in what writer Michael Pollan calls the “edible food-like substances” that have replaced whole foods as a major part of our diet, to the use of glyphosate in GMO crops despite the numerous independent studies that link glyphosate to autism, allergies, immune disorders, breast cancer, male infertility and chronic fatal kidney disease and the depletion of mineral nutrients in humans. Our sick food system is contributing to our growing health crisis, and that problem should not be trivialized.

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Town-wide yard sale in Manor

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce will host the first ever Town Tag Sale—a giant town yard sale—on July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will fill the streets with vintage goods, books, housewares, toys, clothing and lots of great deals. There will also be a town-wide scavenger hunt at local businesses, with participants entered into a raffle for a basket of goodies donated from participating shops. For more information visit www. livingstonmanor.org, and follow #towntagsale for photos all day long during the event.

Hospice volunteers sought WURTSBORO, NY — Volunteers are sought for the Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties. A seven-week training will take place on Mondays September 19 through October 31 at the Community Church of Wurtsboro, 134 Sullivan St. The primary role of a hospice volunteer is to provide companionship and/or caregiver relief to persons on hospice and their families. Volunteers share skills and interests in a manner that provides comfort and enriches the quality of life for those served. Volunteers provide companionship through presence, listening to music, reading and reminiscing, etc. Once prospective volunteers have graduated the training, they can provide support in the geographic location in which they reside. All interested community members are welcome. Call Debra Epstein at 845/5654849 or email debrae@hospiceoforange. com.

Kickstarter campaign for ‘Nick and Nicky’ SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Actorwriter Patrick Askin has announced the launch of a new crowd-source funding campaign on kickstarter. com for his independent film “Nick and Nicky.” Some scenes in the movie have been shot at the Villa Roma in Callicoon, and Askin used Beaverkill Studios in Parksville for production. After a previous successful Kickstarter campaign, Askin is looking to raise additional monies to fund the completion of the film. “I am a classic film buff,” says Askin. “I am heavily influenced by movies like ‘The Thin Man,’ ‘My Man Godfrey’ and ‘The Philadelphia Story.’ So I hit upon the idea of how to take the screwball concept with a rich couple, where they are sophisticated, urbane, witty, and by making the couple gay it anchors it in the contemporary world.” Askin’s film primarily takes place in Manhattan and the Hamptons. The main character is Nick Darling, a dapper, charming, private investigator, who is both a dedicated private eye as well as an openly gay bon vivant. His partner and future husband, Nicky, is very wealthy, good-looking and much younger. The kickstarter campaign can be found at https://www.kickstarter. com/projects/patrickaskin/nickand-nicky-the-movie.

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SHOHOLA, PA — Twin Cedars Senior Living in Shohola celebrated its fifth anniversary under the ownership of Tamara Singer, seen here seated at left of cake, on July 7, with a celebration by its senior residents and employees throughout the day. Twin Cedars originated in 1990 when Bruce and Linda Harding, the company’s original founder’s, built the senior residence on their farmland through the donations and assistance of many friends, church members and neighbors in the community. In 1990, phase one of Twin Cedar’s was constructed. The original dairy barn still stands today as the activity center, and the old silo foundation is buried beneath its floor. In 2010, and after 22 years of business, the Harding’s decided they wanted to retire and sold Twin Cedar’s to Singer, who took ownership on July 1, 2011. Visit www.TwinCedars.net or call Tamara at 570/296-7471 to schedule a personal and confidential tour. Continued on page 10

Joseph M. Feeney

Joseph M. Feeney of Bethel, NY died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was 85. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in the Gate of Heaven Church, Highland Ave., Roscoe, NY. Father Edward Bader oﬃciated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery, Roscoe, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Roscoe Cares, c/o Debbie Hendrickson, 148 Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY 12776.

Alvin G. Kreller Alvin G. Kreller of Beach Lake, PA passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Bethany Village, where he spent the last year of his life. He was 94. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial of his remains will be in the Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to the Welcome Lake Fire Company or the Beach Lake Methodist Church.

Charles “Charlie” H. Tesseyman Charles “Charlie” H. Tesseyman passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was 45, There was a celebration of life at the Long Eddy Firehouse on July 10, 2016. Donations can be made to the Long Eddy Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 73, Long Eddy, NY 12760.

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eavy rain on Friday, May 22, 1942 led to the most devastating flood in the history of the Lackawaxen River Valley. The river and smaller streams overflowed their banks, and the flood broke in the dead of night, trapping citizens in their homes and carrying buildings, bridges, roads and people to their destruction. Delaware Street in Honesdale virtually vanished, with 12 of its 15 homes destroyed and nine residents lost. One young woman saved her life by grabbing a tree as she was being swept downstream. Thirty-four bridges in Wayne County were totally destroyed, and after the collapse of the Main Street Bridge, the north part of the borough was completely cut off from the rest of the town. Patients in the hospital, then located on Court Street, were moved to the upper floors as the water rose 15 feet in 15 minutes. The total death toll for Wayne County was 24, 12 of them from Honesdale. Two bodies were never recovered. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m. (museum only). For more information, see WayneHisto ryPA.org or call 570/253-3240.

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was sitting at home watching TV on Friday morning, very sad about what a sick world we live in. Watching the ambush in Dallas, people should remember all lives matter. We need to love one another, be kind and let there be peace on earth. I have to get my column done early once again. I am going to Boston with the Tusten Youth Group. Pastor Phyllis Haynes is my travel partner. We have to be at the bus at 5:45 Saturday morning. I am not the type of person who likes to get up early, but it’s a five-hour bus trip, so I can go back to sleep. The Women’s Community Club of Cochecton met on Tuesday, July 12 downstairs at the new town hall to discuss how to commemorate the club’s 60th anniversary, and a possible August yard sale. If you have any questions, give Pam DeMan a call at 845/252-7208. If you read this after the 12th, you can still call Pam. Wow—60 years! I wonder if there are any original members. It would be nice to see this club get stronger with more Cochecton women. When I first moved up to Sullivan County I used to belong, I should go back. July 12th would have been my husband Tommy’s 68th birthday; yes, big age difference between us. I am only 56. On the way to Fosterdale from Lake Huntington at 6365 State Rte. 52, there’s a new business in Cochecton. Cochecton Self Storage LLC is now open for business. It’s owned and operated by Frank and Kasey Kratz. Give them a call at 845/932-5140. Best of luck. The Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid will be having a card party on every Monday during July and August. The card party will start at 12 noon at the church. Have a great week and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

Respond rather than react MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer a course titled “The Power of Words” at the St. John Street Education Center on Mondays from July 25 through August 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $55. People use words to manipulate, hurt, tear down, or to empower and express love or praise. “The Power of Words” is a course designed to encourage participants to engage in a group setting using words to find ways to respond in situations rather than react. Anticipate intense topic discussions leading to your learning new ways to do an introspection of self-using words. To register or for more information visit scboces.org or call 845/295-4915 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Small engine maintenance LIBERTY, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer a small engine maintenance course on Saturday, July 23 and July 30 at the Rubin Pollack Education Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $190. Rular maintenance and service are part of keeping a small engine in running condition. Master the tune-up procedures and schedules for small 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Change spark plugs, filters and oil. Practice troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of fuel and ignition systems. Bring your motorcycle, snowmobile, lawn mower, chain saw, or other small engine to this hands-on class, as well as your owner’s manual, tools and eye protection. For more information contact the Adult and Continuing Education Program at 845/295-4900 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. or visit scboces.org.

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Fallsburg alumni hold reunion, award honors WOODRIDGE, NY — The Fallsburg Alumni Association will hold its 12th annual reunion and lunch buffet on Saturday, July 23 at the Woodridge Municipal Hall, 2 Dairyland Rd. at 11 a.m. The FAA’s mission is to recognize and reward deserving graduating seniors. Receiving scholarships this year are Gisselle Caballero, Momodou Lamin Gai, Joshua Hazelnis, Katherine Mendez, Morgan Williams and Jaidon Rodriguez Zeno. Two other scholarships will be awarded at this time: the Sheryl Kalter Memorial Scholarship goes to Joshua Hazelnis and the Robynne Anderman-Pacheco goes to Joshua Malman. In addition, the FAA strives to recognize retirees who served Forestburgh Central School and its community well; the honoree this year is Connie Stangel. To top off the festivities, FAA will honor an alumnus who has remained in the community and who has dedicated himself to the community in many ways: Police Chief Simmie Williams. Admission to the reunion and luncheon requires a $13 donation per person or $25 for two. Reservations are not required, but suggested. Call Regina at 845/8660232 or mail a check made out to Fallsburg Alumni Association, to FAA, c/o Fallsburg Central School, PO Box 124, Fallsburg, NY 12733. Cash is always welcome. All monies raised go toward financial awards to students. For more information call 845/866-0232.

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EGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For pet owners and their four-legged friends, interacting with other dogs provides great opportunities for exercise and socialization. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing at the dog park, hiking through the woods, strolling around town, or making new friends at doggy daycare, these activities can improve your dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental and physical well-being. They can also put your dog at risk for exposure to health threats.

An ounce of prevention... What pet owners need to know to protect their dogs: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure your dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccinations are up to date. â&#x20AC;˘ Always discuss your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle with your veterinarian to identify potential health risks and preventive measures. â&#x20AC;˘ Remember to mention travel if your dog goes on the road with you, as other areas of the country may represent different health threats than what you face at home. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep your pet away from wild animals, as they often carry disease, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow your dog to drink from unclean water sources given that certain diseases can be spread there. â&#x20AC;˘ Check regularly for ticks, which will

help reduce the risk of disease transmission. Lyme disease, for example, can impact your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, as well as your own. â&#x20AC;˘ Fleas donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just live on your pet; they also live in your home. Vacuuming thoroughly can kill fleas and remove their eggs, helping you stop infestations. After vacuuming, seal the vacuum bag in a garbage bag and discard it in an outdoor trash container. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fleas and ticks are year-round hazards in many areas of the country, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical to talk to your veterinarian about choosing the right product to protect your pets from these parasites and keep them out of homes,â&#x20AC;? said Julia Szabo, a pet lifestyle expert. Szabo recommends Bravecto (fluralaner) as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the only oral chew to deliver flea and tick protection to dogs for up to 12 weeks. Bravecto kills fleas, prevents flea infestations and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. It also kills lone star ticks for eight weeks.â&#x20AC;?

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have been popping up all over the country. In fact, canine influenza has impacted dogs in more than half the country just since March 2015 and new cases are being diagnosed every week. There are two strains of canine influenza present in the dog population: H3N8 and H3N2. The latter is an Asian strain of CIV and is brand new in the United States. Because CIV is so contagious, infection can spread quickly among social dogs. Vaccinating for both strains of CIV and minimizing exposure to potential risk factors are critical to protecting your pet. Know your dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk. Does your dog: â&#x20AC;˘ Play at dog parks? â&#x20AC;˘ Visit doggie daycare? â&#x20AC;˘ Board or stay at a pet hotel? â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a groomer? â&#x20AC;˘ Attend dog shows or other social events with dogs? â&#x20AC;˘ Greet other dogs during walks? If you answered â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to one or more of these questions, talk with your veterinarian to determine whether CIV vaccination is appropriate for your dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the devastating impact of CIV

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he news comes in day after day, it seems. Mass shootings. Police brutality. Refugees denied access. War. It takes a person, or a group of people, to stand up and say, “enough is enough.” If we are living in fear, then we need the antidote to fear. Courage. Tannis Kowalchuk, the artistic director of NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY, understands the need for dialogue on the issues our world faces today, the need for change. For courage. She and NACL will present a play titled “Courage” next weekend at Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center. The entire farm is used as a backdrop for the play, and audience members walk from outdoor scene to scene until the play’s culmination inside a two-pole circus tent. The show is based on “Mother Courage and Her Children,” written in 1939 by Bertolt Brecht. Kowalchuk said Brecht wrote the play in response to Nazi-occupied Europe, when there was conflict everywhere. The play “Courage,” which she is directing and acting in, follows Kowalchuk’s character—based on Brecht’s Mother Courage—as she walks toward a refugee camp to find her son. The format is especially timely given that there are currently 60 million refugees from conflict in the world. Audience members are given a water bottle and a badge, treated like they are new arrivals to the camp. “It gives an immersive and visceral experience,” Kowalchuk said. The audience walks to the tent, and the long walk gives them the feel of the journey refugees must make toward safe haven. Along the walk, they will meet various characters: Mother Courage’s children, a human smuggler, a church chaplain, the army (made up of stilt walkers) and the General Public, a character who makes heated speeches about restoring the country (reminiscent of Donald Trump). Everyone involved is a victim of “The Crisis,” a general term to identify a conflict or war, because Kowalchuk didn’t want to use the term “the war” as a reference to something specific. When the audience reaches the tent, they can sit down and watch the rest of the show, which I won’t spoil here. Having seen a rehearsal, I will say that the ending is a dismal reminder of the wreckage that war

brings. I asked Kowalchuk if people will leave feeling depressed. “The play is a tragedy,” she said. War brings death, and death is sad. Just as when the news comes in that there was another mass shooting, another black person killed by police, another bombing in the Middle East, we sit there and wonder, “What can I do?” After the play ends, there will be opportunity for conversation and local organizations will be there to talk about it. Though it is about war, “Courage” is not anti-war. Kowalchuk says we’re all involved in the conflict; it’s not just soldiers. “We’re looking at it on a bigger scale,” she said. “We’re all vulnerable equally; we’re all victims of this thing we created.” Kowalchuk said the play looks at various themes, including war versus peace, compassion and resiliency. “How do we act in a time of crisis? And act with courage?” is the key question asked by the play, Kowalchuk said. Brecht’s play takes the character of Mother Courage as a study of someone benefiting from war. She makes money by selling provisions to soldiers. However, in the end she loses her children, so who really wins? “It’s only the 1% that wins,” Kowalchuk said. “The rest of us lose.” Kowalchuk developed this play as she has many other NACL original works. It started with an idea, and she worked with New York City composer Rima Fand, playwrights Mark Dunau and Melissa Bell, and dramaturg Mimi McGurl. From there, they developed a core of actors who came up with characters and actions. Then they structured different scenarios and built it piece by piece, adding stilt walkers and a women’s chorus. “We developed it organically through led collaboration,” Kowalchuk said. What is courage? The players have had many a discussion to create a definition for courage. Kowalchuk said, “In the face of fear, courage is to do something that goes beyond yourself and what you thought you would do.”

WHEN: Presentations will take place July 22, 23 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. (sharp) WHERE: Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Rd. in Callicoon Center, NY 12724 COST: Tickets are $20 and $10 for audience members under the age of 30. Tickets must be purchased online at www.nacl. org/performances/courage.html. Limit 100 spectators per show.

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Tannis Kowalchuk, co-artistic director of NACL Theatre, developed and performs in “Courage,” a new site-specific immersive play by NACL at Apple Pond Farm.

A corps of stilt walkers portrays the army in “Courage.”

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Members and friends of NACL Theatre raise a circus tent, which will serve as a refugee camp in their new play “Courage.” Photographer Conor Stratton captured the process, and more photos can be seen online.

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Ramona Jan, master puppeteer, will be one of the attractions at Jeffersonville’s “A Day in Italy” on Saturday, July 16. At 10 a.m., the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library will explore Italy’s national athletic pastime: soccer. Children of all ages can make soccer team finger puppets beginning at 10 a.m. The picnic will start at 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and, of course, food. For those who enjoy Italian fare, Michelangelo’s Restaurant on Main Street will be offering a take-out Italian menu. The DVO, co-sponsors of the event, will perform at 3 p.m., previewing some of the pieces that will be part of its summer 2016 performance schedule. At 4 p.m., master puppeteer Ramona Jan will entertain with puppets and marionettes. Lonnie Gasperini, renowned Italian accordionist and student of the famed jazz organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, will play famous Italian accordion pieces to the delight of those on Main Street and in the park. Demonstrations of the Italian art of ceramics and pottery will be offered by Franco Lo Pinto, a native of Camparroso, Italy, who studied ceramics at the University of Calgary. Bashakill Vineyards will offer tastings of its wines. While there is no admission fee for any of “A Day in Italy” activities, donations will be accepted so JEMS can continue its village beautification efforts. Continued on page 22

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

Three plays and a concert

(Sung to the tune of ‘Three Coins in a Fountain’)

kay, fine… I won’t sing, but I can tell you that there was plenty of fine singing going on at Bethel Woods the other night. I did indeed, have three plays and a concert on my schedule, so before heading out to the Pavilion on Saturday, (www.bethelwoods.org) I drove in the opposite direction (www.fbplayhouse.org) on Thursday and caught a performance of “The Addams Family” in Forestburgh. The entire clan was creepy, kooky, mysterious and ooky in the best of all possible ways. To read my full review of the show, visit www.riverreporter.com/ artsandleisure. On Friday, Dharma informed me that we had reservations for the ACT Underground Theatre’s (“like” them on Facebook) season premiere of “The Savannah Sipping Society” in Narrowsburg, NY. Having checked out the company’s info, I was keenly interested to see what they had been up to. “Our mission,” I read, “is to create opportunities for community participation in all aspects of theatre and provide quality productions for our audiences.” I had not heard of the play, but if their first production is any indication, the group is definitely on track to meet its goals. The play, featuring Colette Ballew, Dorothy Hartz, Aleta Kahn and Kyoshin Penelope Lohr was (IMHO) funny, touching, thought provoking and very well done, with one (very serious) problem. I couldn’t see. In fact, many in the audience couldn’t see the action on stage, because there really is no stage in the Krause Recital Hall (www. artsalliancesite.org), and much of the play takes place on a veranda, with the ladies sitting and sipping. In fact, director Wendy Kaufman addressed the issue during intermission, thanking those audience members who persevered and informing them that “We’re just getting used to our new space and didn’t realize that folks wouldn’t be able to see from here.” That said, Kaufman’s vision and direction were very clear and the play, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wootan is really quite good. The story of four disparate women who are drawn together “by fate” was compelling enough for me to (literally) stand throughout the entire first act, in order to see and hear the playwrights’ words come to life. Each of the talented women on stage had her moments to shine and their clearly delineated characters did just that. But it was Lohr (who stepped in during a last-minute casting change) who stole the show. If the company’s first foray is a sign of what’s in store, I will surely be making reservations to

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The entire cast of “The Addams Family” at the Forestburgh Playhouse is fantastic, and the show is a rousing success. For a complete review, visit the Arts & Leisure section at www. riverreporter.com see (?) the next production. And then it rained. A lot. So much so, that the concert at Bethel Woods had to be delayed by more than an hour in order for the Bethel Woods staff to feel confident that the severe weather (lightning strikes, flash flooding and tornado warnings) would not put anyone in harm’s way. Kudos to the event coordinators for handling the problem as best they could, under difficult circumstances— and to the thousands who showed up for Steve Winwood and Steely Dan for their patience, which paid off when both acts took the stage. Winwood (“Low Sparks of High Heeled Boys”/”Higher Love”/”Gimme Some Lovin’”) was fan-freakin’-tastic, as was Steely (“Black Cow”/”Show Biz Kids”/”Josie) Dan, and the rain-soaked audience showered them with appreciation. Class act all around. On Sunday, I collared the dog and headed to South Fallsburgh (www.scdw.net) and a matinee of another play that I was unfamiliar with: Ron Hutchinson’s “Moonlight and Magnolias.” The screwball comedy, centered around the scriptwriting of the cinematic epic “Gone With the Wind” and starring Shawn Bailey, Evelyn Camelia, Peter Pekney and Peter Walsh, is funny and the actors well

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Musicians filled the stage as Steve Winwood, far left, and company rocked the house, while the fans poured in during the rain-soaked show at Bethel Woods last weekend.

In all, more than 12 musicians filled the stage during Steely Dan’s phenomenal set last weekend. Both bands expressed their gratitude to the fans for waiting for the storm to pass cast—but the production was flawed by one (very serious) problem. Pekney didn’t know his lines. I’m not talking stammering, sputtering, drive-an-elephant-throughthe-pauses problem (although there was plenty of that). I mean I-can-see-you-reading-the-script-from-here problem, which colored the entire experience. Director Fran Schiff’s cool period set was great to look at, but I flinched every time Pekney (as legendary producer David O. Selznick) lumbered across it to get to his script, leaf through it, and catch up with the other actors on stage who were actually prepared to perform—an issue that should have been dealt with before Schiff would allow the curtain to rise. I felt for the other performers, whose talent, hard work and valiant efforts were otherwise visible on stage, and it was unfair to the audience as well, many of whom were discussing the problem during intermission. So no… it was not just me. I’m hoping that by next Friday, (the show has three more performances scheduled) the actor has learned his lines, since the play is worth seeing. The End.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Jul. 14

Sat., Jul. 16

Bird training expert at bird club dinner

A Day in Italy

MONTICELLO — Concetta Ferragamo, regional director of the American Federation of Aviculture and a nationally recognized bird behavior expert, will be the guest speaker at the 29th anniversary dinner of the Catskill Exotic Bird Club at Mr. Willy’s restaurant, 7pm. Cost: $40. Open to the public. 845/794-7966.

Summer reading program

JEFFERSONVILLE — Summer reading program “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” This story time meets on Thursdays through July 28, 12:30-2pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

Fri., Jul. 15 ‘Life in the Mid-1700s’

HONESDALE — Wayne County Historical Society’s Plain Speaking Summer Series presents “Life in the Mid1700s,” presented by the Kehagias family. This program is child-friendly, and includes music and costumes from the mid-1700s. Listen to violins and singing and learn what life was like 250 years ago. Free and open to the public. 570/253-3240.

‘Miracle on South Division Street’

ELLENVILLE — Shadowland Stages presents “Miracle on South Division Street” by Tom Dudzick in Ellenville, July 15 to August 7. Performances are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm. Evening performances $39; matinees $34. 845/647-5511.

‘Art in Bloom’

NARROWSBURG — “Art in Bloom” at the Krause Recital Hall, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St. Opening reception, 7–9pm. On display through Sunday, July 17. Free and open to the public. 845/252-7576.

Giant Bazaar

YOUNGSVILLE — Giant bazaar at the St. Francis Church, 4020 State Rte. 52, 6-10pm. Held outside in the parking lot. Music of DJ Mark. Games, prizes, food, door prizes. Rain date July 17.

‘Moonlight and Magnolias’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Moonlight and Magnolias” at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. David O. Selznick wants the screenplay for “Gone with the Wind” rewritten. Can a screenwriter, a director and Selznick do it in one weekend? Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Pike Chamber Comedy Night

MILFORD — Pike County Chamber of Commerce presents its fourth annual Comedy Night at the Milford Theatre. Doors open 8pm with a cash bar; show at 9pm. Top comedians John Pizzi and America’s Got Talent finalist Buddy Fitzpatrick. Cost $20. 570/296-8700.

The Barn Cats live at the Emerald Ballroom

NARROWSBURG — The Barn Cats featuring John Rocklin, Jan London, Tommy Rausch and Jim Verdi perform their blend of funk, soul, blues and rock at the Emerald Ballroom, 40 Main St., 9pmmidnight. 845/252-3333.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville JEMS hosts the second of its four Summer 2016 International Days in the Backyard Park, 876 Swiss Hill Rd. North. “A Day in Italy” begins at 1pm with a family style picnic. Other activities and food throughout the day. 845/482-3592.

Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival

HAWLEY — The Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 10am-5pm. Featuring presentations of live animals by some of the top wildlife experts in the Northeast. Vendors, artists, artisans, ice sculpting, door prizes and more. 484/256-4485.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

Concert beneﬁt: Suzy Arnowitz

CUDDEBACKVILLE — The “Saturday Night Music Appreciation Society” concert at D&H Canal Park Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd., 7pm. An evening of Americana, folk and bluegrass music featuring Suzy Arnowitz, a singer/songwriter who has performed all over the Hudson Valley. Also on hand Mike and Annie Baglione.

Craft fair and ﬂea market

GLEN SPEY — Craft fair and flea market at Lumberland Senior Center, Proctor Road, 9am-4pm. 845/856-2631.

Giant bazaar

YOUNGSVILLE — Giant bazaar at the St. Francis Church, 4020 State Rte. 52, 6-10pm. Held outside in the parking lot. Music of DJ Mark. Games, prizes, food, door prizes. Rain date July 17.

Harpeth Rising at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY — Music created by three women: Jordana Greenberg (violin, vocals), Rebecca Reed-Lunn (banjo, vocals) and Maria Di Meglio (cello,vocals). They fuse folk, newgrass, rock and classical into something unique. $23 advance, $26 general admission.

Library book sale

EQUINUNK — Book sale at the Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., 9am-12 noon. All hard cover books, two for $1; paperback books, five for $1. 570/224-8500.

Livingston Manor town tag sale

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce hosts a giant town yard sale, its first ever Livingston Manor Town Tag Sale, 11am-3pm. Vendors with vintage goods, books, housewares, toys, clothing, and lots of great deals. Town-wide scavenger hunt at local businesses.

Monthly music night

PHILLIPSPORT — Phillipsport Community Center Monthly Music Night, 657 Red Hill Rd., 7-9pm. Charles and Helene Goetschius, from tunes to jigs and reels, from “Spanish Eyes” to “In the Mood.” RJ Storm energetic, artistic, engaging bluegrass music. Suggested donation $2. Food available for purchase. 845/2104303 or max12789@me.com.

‘Moonlight and Magnolias’

Partner Ridge hike

LAKE ARIEL — Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy on this free hike along the Partner Ridge Trail in Lacawac Sanctuary, 10am-12noon. This loop through a mature oak forest will treat you to awesome geological features. Wear sturdy footwear. This program is free, donations appreciated. Registration appreciated. 570/689-9494.

Penny social

SMALLWOOD — Giant penny social benefiting the Civic Association of Smallwood, 302 Pine Grove Rd. Doors open 6pm, calling 7pm. Prizes, raffles, 50/50.

Port Jervis Farmers’ Market

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Farmers’ Market at Farmers’ Market Square (by Burger King), 9am-1pm. Saturdays until October 29. Locally sourced foods, music and handmade items.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

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

Sun., Jul. 17 Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival

Blues, Brews & BBQ

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

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CALLICOON — A 3D printer, recently purchased by the Sullivan County Public Library Alliance for use throughout the county, will be on loan for two weeks at the Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library to provide instruction and ongoing assistance to interested patrons.

Creative movement for kids

NARROWSBURG — Weekly modern dance class for kids (ages 5-11) at Narrowsburg Union, Mondays, 5:30pm. Learn basic movements, explore creativity, play games, and learn choreography. No dance experience is needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany@gmail.com.

‘Egypt’ vacation Bible school

BEACH LAKE — Join Joseph as he swats away scorpions in a dark prison cell, stroll through the golden splendor of Pharaoh’s palace, experience exotic sights and smells in an Egyptian bazaar, be carried away by music wafting through enticing desert air. Open & free to all. Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd., 6:30-8:30pm, every night.

Modern dance for adults

NARROWSBURG — Weekly modern dance class for adults (ages 12 & up) at Narrowsburg Union, Mondays, 6:30pm. Learn basic movements, warm ups, light stretching, and choreography. No dance experience is needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany@gmail.com.

Wee-scope: Habitat Discovery Camp

LAKE ARIEL — Camp at Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am-1pm each day. Children explore habitats using nets, bug boxes and other hands-on methods. Games, crafts and activities reinforce concepts and importance of habitats while fostering a curiosity for the natural world in a fun, safe environment. Cost: $65.

Tues., Jul. 19 Summer reading program

CALLICOON — Western Sullivan Public Library story time, Tuesdays through July 26, 11:15am at Delaware Youth Center.

WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County Historical Society presents the 2016 Secret Gardenscape Tour, 10am and 4pm, rain or shine. Showcasing gardens and landscapes in Lake, Salem, Sterling and Dreher townships. Tickets sold at historical society, 810 Main St., Honesdale and at Countryside Floral & Greenhouse, 129 Mt. Cobb Hwy., Lake Ariel. Cost: $20. 570/253-3240.

Sunrise walk at the Basha Kill

WURTSBORO — Join naturalist Gary Keeton for a morning walk, 5:30am. Birdsong, rising sun reflected in waters of the Basha Kill. Bring binoculars. Meet at DEC parking lot on Haven Road off Route 209 south of Wurtsboro. 845/3864892. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. thebashakill.org.

Summer reading program

NARROWSBURG — Summer reading program “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” story time meets Wednesdays through July 27, 10:30am-12pm at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, Narrowsburg.

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Wed., Jul. 20 3D Printing for Adults with Bill Bodell

CALLICOON — Learn to design and print objects in 3D in this workshop, 12noon2pm. A 3D printer will be on loan for two weeks at the Western Sullivan Public Library. The printer was recently purchased by the Sullivan County Public Library Alliance for use throughout the county.

Children’s lecture with John Conway Sullivan County Historian

FALLSBURG — Wednesday nights at 7:30pm at Fallsburg Library, John Conway, Sullivan County Historian will be doing a lecture series based on Summer Reading theme “On your mark, get set, Read.”

Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn

HAWLEY — Settlers Inn hosts its summer Jazz on the Deck series, Wednesdays during July and August, 6-9pm, rain or shine. There is no cover charge. 570/226-2993.

Rummage Sale

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Community United Methodist Church, 58 Horseshoe Lake Rd., 9am-3pm.

Wee-scope: Habitat Discovery Camp

Sat., Jul. 23 Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

Burning Bridget Cleary at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY — Burning Bridget Cleary was nominated “Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, or Concert” in the Irish Music Awards sponsored by the Irish Music Association. $24 advance, $26 general admission. www.harmony presents.com.

Fallsburg Alumni Association luncheon

Children’s lecture with John Conway, Sullivan County Historian

WOODRIDGE — Fallsburg Alumni Association 12th annual reunion and lunch buffet for friends, family, alumni and honorees at Woodridge Municipal Hall, 2 Dairyland Rd., 11am-2pm. $13 donation per person or $25 for two. 845/866-0232.

Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s music social

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Farmers’ Market at Farmers’ Market Square (by Burger King), 9am-1pm. Held Saturdays until October 29. Locally sourced foods, music and handmade items.

Thurs., Jul. 21 FALLSBURG — “Bats and Balls and Rackets and Clubs... Sports Stars and the Sullivan County Hotels,” a children’s lecture by John Conway at the Fallsburg Library, 5:30pm.

MONTICELLO — A free opportunity for people with middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to get out, socialize and enjoy interactive musical fun with certified music therapist Melinda Burgard. Third Thursday every month. Preregistration is required. Call 800-272-3900 with questions or to RSVP.

Professor Klutzo’s Healthy Habits Show for Preschool

Wee-scope: Habitat Discovery Camp

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

ROCK HILL — Rock Hill Business and Community Association presents Rock Hill Summer Concert Series, every Wednesday evening during July and August at 223 Rock Hill Dr. (location of Rock Hill Farmers’ Market), 6:308:30pm. Bring chair or blanket. Free. www.facebook.com/RockHillSummer ConcertSeries.

Swing Shift Orchestra free concert

‘Moonlight and Magnolias’

Pancake breakfast

Rock Hill Summer Concert Series

Teen yoga

CALLICOON — Meets Tuesdays through July 26, 4-5pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, Callicoon.

Long Term Care Council meeting

MONTICELLO — Meeting of Long Term Care Council in the Legislative Committee Room at the Government Center, 100 North St., 3-4:30pm. 845/807-0257.

FALLSBURG — This lovable professor has a great time showing children magic, music, juggling and more. However, things seem to go wrong for him. His fumbling and bumbling antics will leave the audience in stitches. Come see the professor at Fallsburg Library, 2:30pm.

ROCK HILL — Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department French toast and waffle breakfast, 7am-12noon. All you can eat. Adults $8, kids under 12 $6, under 5 free. 845/794-6865.

Secret Gardenscape Tour

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Mon., Jul. 18

LIBERTY — The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department presents a free summer concert by Swing Shift Orchestra on Liberty Main Street Stage, 7-9pm. Bring a chair or blanket. 845/292-7690.

Wee-scope: Habitat Discovery Camp

Port Jervis Farmers’ Market

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

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

Rummage Sale

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Community United Methodist Church, 58 Horseshoe Lake Rd., 9am-3pm.

Sun., Jul. 24 Blues, Brews & BBQ

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

Summer nature walk

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

Fri., Jul. 22

Mon., Jul. 25

Craft Lovers

Creative movement for kids

CALLICOON — Meets on the second and fourth Fridays each month, 2:30-4:30pm at the Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, Callicoon. Socialize with other craft lovers. Bring your crafts and ideas to share. The library’s crafts for July will be Secret Book Making and Jewelry Creations. Supplies and refreshments provided.

NARROWSBURG — Weekly modern dance class for kids (ages 5-11) at the Narrowsburg Union, Mondays, 5:30pm. Learn basic movements, explore creativity, play games, and learn choreography. No dance experience is needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany.@gmail.com.

Penny social

NARROWSBURG — Weekly modern dance class for adults (ages 12 & up) at the Narrowsburg Union, Mondays, 6:30pm. Learn basic movements, warm ups, light stretching, and choreography. No dance experience is needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany@gmail.com.

BEACH LAKE — Penny social at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Hall, Catholic Church Rd. Doors open 6:15pm; drawing begins 7:30pm. Door prizes and raffle prizes. Refreshments available. Fun for the whole family.

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Service Directory Air Conditioning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Exterminating

RON LENZ HEATING & A/C INC.

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

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

Contractor

Gutters

LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.

BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

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

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

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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

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

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

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

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

New Homes • New Construction Renovations • Excavations From start to finish • Quality to remember Narrowsburg, NY • 845-252-7469

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

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

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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

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

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

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

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

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

Builder JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Restorations, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling 570-559-7935 or 877-275-5671 Joseph Riccardi • www.jmrconstructioncompany.com

TED KILLE

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

845-887-4708

JS ELECTRIC

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

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

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

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

Heating CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

HALLORAN FARM 845-482-5208

BILL’S HEATING & A/C QULITY SERVICE. FREE ESTIMATES SPECIALIZING IN: NEW CONSTRUCTION RETROFITTING • REPLACEMENTS • CUSTOM DUCT WORK CENTRAL AC SYSTEMS • HOT AIR FURNACES HOT WATER BOILERS • HUMIDIFIERS CENTRAL AIR CLEANERS • HYDRO AIR SYSTEMS 845-252-7197 \ZH Billshvac1@gmail.com

Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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

Roofing STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

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

Equipment & Tool Repair

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

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Tree Service

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com Cassas Bros Update or improve your home Now GAF Certified Roofing Installer 50 Year Warranty Fully Lic/Insured Tel 845-492-9549 H \ www.Cassasbros.com

Sand & Gravel

Septic Service

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

Storage

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

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

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

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

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

Plumbing & Heating

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

ESSELMAN SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE

Septic tank pumping, jetting of lines, video inspections Restore, Replace and install septic tanks & drain fields 24/7 service with no after hour or weekend fee

845-798-5959 OR SEPTICGOPRO.COM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

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

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE

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

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

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Looking for Experienced Real Estate Sales Agent. Good commission structure. Your choice of ﬂoor time. Send resumes to PO Box 150 Narrowsburg NY 12764 with attn: real estate agent position. All information will be kept conﬁdential.

Short order cook one to four days a week in Lake Huntington call 201-747-9111

Help Wanted

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

EPIC - EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN, INC. JOB POSTING

Title: Family Engagement Program Coordinator Eldred Central School District We are looking for a highly organized self starter for a 20 hour per week Parenting and Family Engagement Coordinator at the Eldred Central School District – Mackenzie Elementary School to coordinate family

and community engagement efforts. Will work independently to oversee parent engagement projects and workshops. Must be detailed oriented, fast-thinking, flexible, articulate and able to motivate others to participate. Must be a team player. Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or one to three (1-3) years of experience in human services or education are required. Should have experience with Microsoft office products. Must be available some evenings and weekends. Knowledge of the Eldred Central School District and surrounding community and trained as an EPIC facilitator preferred. Position starts in August 2016. We are an EOE. Please send cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and resume to Tara N. Burgess at hr@epicforchildren.org. No phone calls please.

Auctions

Autos’Trucks/Vans

Misc. For Sale

BETHLEHEM, NH: Auction: August 5, 3BR Ranch on 5± Acres. Mountain Views, 2-Car Detached Garage, Open Kitchen/Dining, Deck. (NH#2661). THCAuction.com (800) 634-SOLD

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

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N

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

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N

AUCTION, Online w/Bid Center, Olde Beau Golf & Country Club, Golf Course, Lots, Land & Houses, Roaring Gap, NC, Begins Closing 8/4/16, Selling Regardless of Price at the End of the Auction, ironhorseauction.com, 800.997.2248, NCAL 3936

Services Lawn Mowing Service Looking for a few good customers. If you need your lawn maintained and would like a reliable and quality service, Call or Text Larry for a free estimate. Insured and Paypal accepted

845-570-8949

SEASONED FIREWOOD $200 Full Cord 4’ x 4’ x 8’

Services DECKER SANITATION Roll oﬀ Containers 10-20-30 yard Clean Out That Barn - House - Shed. Demo That Old Building Why Pay Taxes On It If You Are Not Using It Anymore call DECKER SANITATION 845-583-4432 Or 845-866-4233

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Call 845-583-4432 or Cell 845-866-4233

QUICK CASH FOR YOUR SCRAP Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Appliances, Batteries, Cars, Machines, Trucks! Most anything metal!!

Silver Dolla Clean Copper $1.25-$1.70/lb. rs Pre 1964 Light Iron & Steel $45-$90/gross ton $8 each Aluminum 20-40¢/lb. Scrap Car Batteries $7 each

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY

CALL TODAY or just bring your scrap and cash in now! ARTHUR TROVEI AND SONS, INC. Rt. 97, Sparrowbush/Port Jervis, NY 12780 845-856-1142 www.trovei.com

Vendors wanted for the

River Road Fair

July 9th - 9am-3pm Call 845-557-3432 Sponsored by the Barryville UMC

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

570-253-0520

YARD SALE? Call ELOHHQ at 845-252-7414, ext. 3

Genco’s Firehouse Garage Sale Fri, Sat, & Sun 11am - 4pm Antiques, Art, Collectables & More 6586 Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 Rain or Shine

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MOVING SALE

Sat 7/16 Sun 7/17 9-4 rain or shine • LOTS MORE STUFF SINCE LAST SALE Cord of Wood, 400 foot Chain Link Fencing, Window Air Conditioner, Snow Roof Rake, 3HP Push Mower, Snowboard, Marine Battery, Oak Dining Room Set--Oval to Round with 6 chairs, Large Office Safe, 4 Trailer Hitches, Chain Hoist, Tools, V-Tech Children’s Educational Game System, 1972 Sportster Front Wheel and Fork, Air Hoses, 5’ Truck Tool Box, Elvis Phone and Pictures, CD’s, DVD’s, VHS, Records, Cassettes, Video Games (N64, PS1, PS2, DS, Wii), Clothes, Makita 10” Miter Saw, House Hold, Living Room Set, Oak End Tables, Futon, China Closet, 2 pc Entertainment Center, Hand Truck, New Walker, Commode, Shower Bench, Wheel Chair with Tray and Free Stuff. Lots Of Great Stuff In Good Conduction Make Reasonable Offer Take Rt 52 out of Jeffersonville, go 1 mile, turn right on to Briscoe Rd, go 3 miles to 663 Briscoe Rd. Or Rt 52 from Liberty to White Sulphur Spring, take White Suplhur Rd opposite Fire House. Go 3 miles to fork, bear right. 663 Briscoe Rd.

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Tag Sale Fund Raiser Cochecton Center Community Center, Inc.

Saturday, July 16, 9 AM - 1 PM Rt. 52, 5 miles east of Narrowsburg, NY

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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Delaware River Solar Real Estate, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/18/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 390 Callicoon, NY 12723 General Purpose

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Building Traditions LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 81 School House Rd, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Sprouting Dreams Farm LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/25/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 5474 State Route 55, Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 3PEA Properties Fund I LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/22/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Richard N Dalton, 54 Tusten Farm Ln., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Tigerfish Real Estate, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/20/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 390 Callicoon NY 12723 General Purpose

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please take note that the Town of Lumberland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 pursuant to Section 276 of the town law. Owner: George Fountain Address: 47 Mohican Trail Glen Spey, NY SBL: 7-8-12 Application : Area variance Project Description : Front yard setback Public Hearing Date: July 19, 2016 Time: 7:05 pm The file is available for review in the Building Department of Town of Lumberland Municipal Building located at the above address. The public may attend the hearing or provide written comments may be submitted via email at codeclerk@ townoflumberland.orgmail or hand delivered to Lumberland Town Hall at the above address, ATTN: Laurie Terry, Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk. BY ORDER OF Zoning Board Chair, Terri Fountain LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TEB Fink Building, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 06/08/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 45 Boettger Rd, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Endeavor Equities USA LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Joe and Ellen City and Country Catering LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/17/16. 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, 2 Brook Trail East, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. General purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Magazinesubscription.com LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/9/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ivan Ciment, 235 W. 76th St., Apt. 15B, NY, NY 10023. General purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: NAS Homes, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/22/2016. Office Location: Sullivan County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: NAS Homes, LLC, P.O. Box 127, Liberty, NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC7, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2006-OC7; Plaintiff(s) vs. AMY MANNING; DUANE MANNING; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about June 23, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at lobby of Sullivan County Court House. On August 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. Premises known as 23 SPLIT ROCK ROAD, ELDRED, NY 12732 Section: 22 Block: 2 Lot: 23 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT B-10, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE PINE AYRE SUBDIVISION - Bâ&#x20AC;?, FILED IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE ON MAY 26, 1989, AS MAP NO. 5-250. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $313,043.45 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 3483/09 M I C H A E L E . C ATA N I A , E S Q . ; REFEREE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY M. Quinn Enterprises, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 06/27/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 1002 County Road 95, North Branch, NY 12766. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: FA-ST Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 4/15/16. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: PO Box 19, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is: ON-CALL CARETAKING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on :4/26/2016 The County in which the Office is to be located : SULLIVAN The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : P.O Box 28 Kenoza Lake, N.Y 12750 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PREMIUM CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/24/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 3PEA Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/22/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Richard N Dalton, 54 Tusten Farm Ln., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Endeavor Equities Mgt LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/11/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Velvet Snowflake LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (â&#x20AC;&#x153;SSNYâ&#x20AC;?) on 6/8/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jeremy Kaufman, P.O. Box 262, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY North South Investor Partners LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. TOWN OF LUMBERLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF LUMBERLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Lumberland on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., at the Town of Lumberland Town Hall located at 1052 Proctor Rd., Glen Spey, New York 12737 regarding t h e TO W N O F L U M B E R L A N D COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of said proposed COMPREHENSIVE PLAN are available for review at theTown Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, at 1054 Proctor Rd.,GlenSpey, NewYork 12737. By order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia Horn, Town Clerk July 7, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: 278 Mitchell Pond Estate LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2016 Office Location: Sullivan County SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 110 Bank Street, #5H, New York, NY 10014 Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MAA REALTY ENTERPRISES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/24/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 32 Bristol Circle, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful purpose LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SIMPY BETTER SOLUTIONS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/26/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 22 Olympic Ln Liberty, NY 12747. Purpose: Any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY North South Manager LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KNZ Equities LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/15/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY T & Cookies, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 04/27/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 416 W. 154th St., Ste. A, New York, NY 10032. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the Limited Liability Company is Green Rhino Builders LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on 6/22/16. The County in which the office is to be located is Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 62 Dallas S/C #313, Dallas PA 18612

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Generator for Data Storage Shelter (B-16-40) 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: July 15, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 29, 2016: 1. HEAP Assistance (R-16-23) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: July 15, 2016

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July adventures at PEEC

INGMANS FERRY, PA — Hiking, biking, paddling and walking will be among the activities offered over the coming weeks at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Bridge the Gap: Paddle a canoe or kayak on one of PEEC’s ponds on Saturday, July 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is free, funded by the William Penn Foundation. Beginners are welcome; PEEC staff will teach you everything you need to know. Dress appropriately; you may get wet. Reserve early; space is limited. This pond paddle will be repeated on Sunday, July

31 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. On Saturday, July 23 from 1 to 3 p.m., join a Dragonfly Walk led by David Trently to search PEEC’s fields and around its ponds for for butterflies and dragonflies. The cost is $5. Call early to reserve your spot; spaces fill up fast. This walk will be repeated on August 13. On Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, join an Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk. The cost is $5. No collecting will be done within the park. This walk will be repeated on August 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. To make a reservation call 570/828-2319. For more information visit www.peec. org.

Students help with local energy assessments

AYNE COUNTY, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) has hired three area students who will be learning about energy efficiency and helping residents of Wayne and Pike counties save money on their energy costs. Kyle McDermott, Andrew Bochnovich and Nate Mansfield were hired to join SEEDS volunteers on the Energy Assessment team. SEEDS offers free residential energy assessment programs each summer. The program has been funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection for the past few years. SEEDS, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable living, has dedicated volunteers who make this program

happen each year. The energy assessment takes approximately one hour. The students, accompanied by at least one adult SEEDS volunteer trainer/supervisor, will walk the perimeter of the home with the owner(s), then the interior including attic and crawl space or basement. Shortly afterward, home owners receive a report detailing ways they can improve the home’s energy efficiency and comfort. All these efforts are better for the long-term health and comfort of the home, and can save significant money in energy costs. Some energy savings are immediate. For more information about SEEDS, visit www.seedsgroup.net. To receive its newsletter, click on the Sign Up For Our Newsletter button on the right.

Pressed flower workshop MARSHALL MACHINERY INC.

Route 652 • 348 Bethel School Road, Honesdale PA 18431 570-729-7117 • www.marshall-machinery.com *$0 down, 0% A.P.R. ȴnancing for up to 48 months on purchases of new Kubota ZD Series equipment is available to qualiȴed purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 9/30/2016. Example: A 48-month monthly installment repayment term at 0% A.P.R. requires 48 payments of $20.83 per $1,000 ȴnanced. 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. Dealer charge for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in a higher blended A.P.R. 0% A.P.R. and low-rate ȴnancing may not be available with customer instant rebate o΍ers. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. O΍er expires 9/30/2016. See us for details on these and other low-rate options or go to www.kubota.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2016.

URLEYVILLE, NY — Pat Yelle, local artist and avid gardener, will be teaching participants how to make a bookmark and a five-by-seveninch pressed flower piece that can easily be framed to make a unique gift on August 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickled Owl Restaurant. The registration deadline is July 26.

The class is limited to 20 participants. Light refreshments and a glass of wine or your choice of other beverage will be served. The fee of $30 covers all materials and refreshments. Register with a check made out to Friends of the Garden SC and drop it off at the Pickled Owl or call Nora at 845/434-3146 or Susan at 845/583-5437.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12

3.24 3.24 3.27 3.26 4.25 3.79 3.57

High water temperature °F 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12

80.06 77.54 79.52 72.14 70.52 73.58 74.48

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels July 12, 2016 Cannonsville: 85.8% Pepacton: 90.1% Neversink: 90.1% Total: 90.4% Normal Total: 92.4% Total in 2015: 99.5%

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By Sandy Long

THE RIVER REPORTER

The power of photography

n recent River Talk columns, we’ve been sharing images of species identified during the third Upper Delaware BioBlitz held at the Ten Mile River Scout Camp in the Town of Tusten, NY. The photos help to establish an important scientific record for the future of the region. But cameras also play a valuable role in fostering awareness of the beauty of our natural resources, as well as impacts or threats to them, such as littering and illegal dumping. Photo enthusiasts have several opportunities to wield their cameras as tools for positive change—and prizes—in upcoming months. Fans of Pennsylvania’s abundant state parks and forests will find ample opportunity to share photos of their favorites in the 2016 State Parks and Forests Through the Seasons Photo Contest, sponsored by the PA Parks and Forests Foundation. Entries will be accepted through September 13. Seven categories, such as “Friends and Family Fun” or “Fur, Feathers, Fins and Scales,” will provide photographers a chance to be awarded state park gift cards of varying monetary amounts. Visit paparksandforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rules.pdf for additional details. The Pennsylvania Resource Council

The shadow in this photograph is intended to raise questions about the nature of our relationship with activities like littering and illegal dumping. Get creative with your own photos for a chance to win prizes and influence viewers in the contests mentioned here.

Capture the abundant beauty to be found in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, like this stream in Promised Land State Park. Enter your best shot in the 2016 State Parks and Forests Through the Seasons Photo Contest.

(PRC) has sponsored its annual Lens on Litter Photo Contest since 1984 to raise awareness of littering and its impacts in communities across the state. Photos submitted to the contest are loaned to schools and community groups working to fight litter. The winning photos are displayed throughout Pennsylvania. Adults or students (under age 18) can submit photos in those two age groups

its 25 in 25 Community Improvement Mini-Grants, due August 15. Twentyfive grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded in 25 days for projects that improve communities through habitat restoration, cleanups, recycling initiatives and more. Visit www.keeppabeautiful.org/ GrantsAwards/25in25.aspx for details.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

to compete for prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. A People’s Choice winner, selected by visitors who view the photos on display, will receive a new camera. The deadline for submissions is October 31. Visit prc.org/lens-litter/ to learn more. For those already working to clean up litter and fight illegal dumping in their communities, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is now accepting applications for

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