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By FRITZ MAYER ONTICELLO, NY — The villages of Monticello and Liberty will each receive $100,000 to pay for a feasibility study regarding proposals to build microgrids in those locations. The news was announced at a meeting of the Sullivan County Agriculture and Sustainability Committee on July 9 by Stephen Stuart and Carol Roig, who are with the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development.

Earlier in the day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that 83 communities in the state are receiving such grants as part of a program called NY Prize, which is part of Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy.

The U.S. Department of Energy defines microgrid as a “localized grid that can disconnect from the traditional grid to operate autonomously and help mitigate grid disturbances to strengthen grid resilience…”

“New Yorkers have first-hand experience regarding the need for resilient and efficient power systems that can withstand whatever Mother Nature has in store for us,” Cuomo said. “This funding will help communities across New York invest in these new systems, which will ensure critically important institutions such as police and fire stations, hospitals and schools can continue operating during and in the aftermath of an extreme weather event.”

Along with allowing communities to maintain power during wide-spread power outages, microgrids can also help utilities on days of high power demand by reducing the amount of energy drawn from the main grid and providing additional power when needed.

Accroding to Cuomo’s office, the microgrid competition has generated a lot of interest in the state, with more than 130 cities, villages, towns and municipalities submitting proposals for this round of grants.

All winning projects would be integrated into utility networks and serve multiple customers, including at least one “critical infrastructure” customer, such as a hospital, police station, fire station or water treatment facility.

After the feasibility studies are complete in six to eight months, the 83 communities that received support for feasibility studies may move on to Stage 2 of the competition, in which they will apply for detailed engineering support. In Stage 3, the final competition stage, NY Prize funding will be made available for project construction; both Stage 2 and Stage 3 will involve a local cost-share.

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HITE LAKE, NY — Developer Shaya Boymelgreen, who has been attempting to gain permits to create a four-lot subdivision since at least 2011, is now asking the town board to grant waivers to the normal requirements for septic systems, so that he might instead install “shallow trench” or “alternative” septic systems to serve four houses in the neighborhood called Plum Beach, on the shore of White Lake.

At the town meeting on July 8, the town board accepted the application for waivers as complete, and passed a resolution to send the application to the town planning board for comment.

Members of the neighboring community of Beechwood, who have waged a TRR photo by Fritz Mayer legal battle against Boymelgreen, turned The community called Beechwood is once again protesting the plans of developer Shaya out to the meeting to express opposition Boymelgreen. to the construction project and the septic waiver.

Sturm to visit the area after a couple of days of rain when Veronica Payne Foster, a resident who initiated the the smell of sewage could be detected. Board member first lawsuit against Boymelgreen, noted that his plan Bernie Cohen confirmed that he had smelled the sewage. calls for the first home to be 12,000 square feet. She said, Members of the Beechwood community are in the “The proposed building is a 12,000-square-foot house… If midst of shoring up the lakeside road that trucks must he has 20 bedrooms in that house, can the septic support travel over to get to the Plum Beach development. The that?” repair involves placing six- to nine-inch rocks between The planning board has labeled the project a minor subthe road and the lake, and in some cases under the road, division rather that a major subdivision, and Foster deto shore it up. This is done by hand by residents of the scribed a meeting at which those involved debated which community, in accordance with a permit from the New label it should have. Foster said one person at the meetYork Department of Environmental Conservation. One ing said, “If it’s a major subdivision, we might have a litresident said, “They’re coming in with 80,000-pound tle trouble getting them all the waivers that they want,” trucks, constantly going over our roads, bus loads of kids and it was subsequently called a minor subdivision. and they won’t give us any money to repair our roads.

Foster also said, “Every other house in Bethel has a Lakeshore Drive is undermined by the crushing weight driveway that leads to the nearest road, and we’re actuof these 80,000 and 100,000 pound vehicles.” ally allowing these houses to exist in an enclave, because A resident also questioned whether Boymelgreen was they are part of a so-called family, but this family is also being honest about his plans. He said, “The first house a billionaire development company.” he built, when I walked in that house three years ago— She also said the existing septic systems in the area are inadequate, and she invited Bethel Supervisor Dan Continued on page 3

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Wayne plans for $2.6 million block grant

By DAVID HULSE

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ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Commissioners on July 1 approved a $2,638,589 county plan for state funding of seven areas of county human services.

Originally made available to 10 counties by the Corbett administra- TRR photo by David Hulse tion, the grants now are available to Andrea Whyte 30 Pennsylvania counties. State block grants include funding for services such as mental health and intellectual disability community programs, child welfare special grants, homeless assistance, behavioral health services and drug and alcohol funds.

Wayne was one of the first 10 counties receiving the grants, and Human Services Administrator Andrea Whyte is a strong supporter of the program. She says the block grants allow a flexibility to move money to needed areas, rather than having to ignore unfunded needs and/or returning funds from other unused budget lines.

“There is still some pressure to eliminate the grants, but those voices have dimmed as years go by,” she said.

“Local officials have the best appreciation of local needs,” said Commissioner Wendell Kay. Critics of the program say that eliminating state legislators ability to target specific programs has cut out state funding for smaller programs and made auditing of its use difficult.

However, new programs have also resulted under the block grant system. Wayne’s innovation effort, parenting classes for parents who are drug and alcohol consumers, was noted by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Whyte admitted that block grants may not be the best route for all counties, since some have subdivided administration and compete with each other for funding. “We have an integrated system; more than that, we have an integrated culture in Wayne County,” she said.

“I’m very grateful for our system,” Kay said.

How much will be available is still in question. Gov. Tom Wolf has budgeted the restoration of a 10% acrossthe-board human services cut made by Corbett in creating the block grants. The state budget, which was supposed to be completed by June 30, remains unfinished, with no end in sight.

Whyte said last week that she was hopeful of getting some of the cut funds restored, but based her budget on last year’s figures. Wayne’s human services budget also includes $712,962 in local and grant funding, she said.

In other business, the commissioners approved their portion of funding for a four-county, Workforce Opportunity Innovation Act (WIOA) program that provides work for disturbed and abused adults and youths. The federal program is funded at $413,015.

They also approved acceptance of up to $56,745 in PennDOT funding to cover 80% of the cost of mandated bridge inspections included on a three-year cycle through 2019.

Correction

Peter Kolesar submitted the following corrections to data regarding July river temperatures in Lordville, NY in his column “Trout and Temperatures: Part Two” in the July 9 issue. “The correct values are: Over the last decade average July temperature was 68°F while the average daily maximum was 70°F. Moreover, 16% of July days were extremely stressful (having temperatures above 75°F), and in 2010, the worst year in the decade, fully 48% of July days were extremely stressful.”

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IN BRIEF Cancer benefit for Town of Highland resident ELDRED, NY — There will be a spaghetti and meatball dinner to benefit Chantel Kuhn-Kunkeli, who is suffering from stage four ovarian cancer.

Kuhn-Kunkeli is a long-time resident of the Town of Highland, and mother of two boys in the Eldred School District.

The dinner will consist of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls and homemade desert. The dinner will take place at the Highland Town Hall in Eldred on July 18 from 1 to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $4 for children, and there is no charge for children under four.

There will be a 50/50 at the door, and raffles. For donations or more information call Alice Foster at 845/701-0378 or Mary Jasper at 845/807-2619. Jeff Bank is accepting donations.

PA bill to stop animal fighting HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Rep. Todd Stephens to protect animals from being used for illegal fighting has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

“I want to thank the governor for understanding the harsh reality that while animal fighting in Pennsylvania is prohibited, there was no law banning the ownership or possession of the equipment used for animal fighting,” Stephens said. “This is critical as law enforcement cannot always arrive while an animal fight is in progress, but during the course of an investigation may find an offender to be in possession of equipment or implements of animal fighting.”

Act 24 of 2015 creates the offense of “possession of animal fighting paraphernalia.”

Relying on his experience as a prosecutor, Stephens drafted the law to help ensure anyone involved in animal training or other legitimate, otherwise lawful, uses isn’t wrongfully prosecuted under this new law.

Under the law, animal fighting paraphernalia is defined as any device, implement, object, facility, space, or drug used, or intended to be used, for animal fighting or to train an animal for fighting. An example of such an object is a razor-sharp gaff that is attached to a rooster’s legs to cause greater damage to its opponent in a cockfight. Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia will be graded as a third-degree misdemeanor, subjecting an offender to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

Guilty plea in pedestrian death MILFORD, PA — Phillip Cise, age 51, of Dover, NJ entered a guilty plea on July 13, moments before jury selection in Pike County Court in the death of Gabrielle Reuveni on Route 507 in Palmyra Township in July of 2012. Cise entered a guilty plea to the charge of homicide by vehicle while DUI, a felony. The charge carries a mandatory prison sentence of three years.

On July 14, Reuveni was staying at her family’s second home along Lake Wallenpaupack. She left to go jogging along Route 507. According to a witness, Cise was driving south on Route 507 and weaving outside his lane of travel. Cise then veered off the road, striking Reuveni and causing her death. A blood test revealed he had the drug gabapentin in his system. The drug can cause dizziness, drowsiness and blurred vision. Cise did not have a prescription for the drug.

The news of the plea was a relief to the family, because it meant they would not have to endure a trial in the case. District Attorney Ray Tonkin said, “Gabrielle was a person of great intelligence, kindness and generosity who touched the hearts and minds of many.”

Liblick ethics complaint withdrawn MONTICELLO, NY — The ethics complaint filed against Bill Liblick by the Sullivan County Board of Ethics has been withdrawn. A press release issued by the Orseck Law Offices, who represented Liblick in the matter, said, “This complaint was brought in bad faith by those people in Sullivan County government authority, in a hamfisted attempt to harass and intimidate Mr. Liblick. While we don’t know who actually filed the charges, it is safe to guess that those who filed were aligned with the same senior legislators and county executives that Mr. Liblick has worked so tirelessly to expose.”

In response to the complaint, filed earlier, Kirk Orseck wrote, “Due process rights, such as the right to be properly noticed of charges, arise when rights to life, liberty, or property are put at risk….” Because violations of the county code of ethics could result in a $10,000 fine, Orseck wrote, “Liblick should be afforded his constitutional due process rights in this proceeding, and he should therefore be provided with full and actual notice of the charges against him.”

Liblick was accused of releasing confidential county documents. Orseck wrote that “government documents are presumptively open to the public, and therefore non-confidential, unless they fall within a few narrowly tailored exceptions.”

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Jonathan Hyman photographs on display in 9/11 Memorial Museum

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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EW YORK, NY — Jonathan Hyman of Smallwood has a collection of photographs on display in the South Tower Gallery inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The exhibit, titled “Beyond Ground Zero: 9/11 and the American Landscape,” features photographs of American flags, murals, tattoos and more immortalizing the events of 9/11.

There was an artist’s talk and opening reception on July 12 in the museum’s Education Center, where Hyman was on hand to talk about his photographs and the stories and journey that led him there.

He said he has two defining traits: that he is persistent, and that he always seems to be in the right place at the right time.

Indeed, persistence paid off as Hyman spent five years after September 11, 2001 to embark on a journey to document

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responses to the 9/11 attacks appearing in the landscape around him.

Armed almost daily with his camera, ladder and car, Hyman captured evidence of the grassroots expressions of everyday citizens spurred by this national catastrophe. His investigations took him all over the country, though mostly in and around New York City, that resulted in an expansive collection of more than 200,000 images.

Many of his photographs are of murals dedicated to 9/11, including many by New York City muralist Joe Indart. Hyman frequently tracked down the graffiti artists who had painted the murals he was documenting. Indart, who created more than 40 memorials, directed Hyman to other murals in New York City boroughs.

Indart’s own tributes typically employed patriotic images and were usually painted in working-class neighborhoods

Photo by Jin Lee

Jonathan Hyman of Sullivan County has an exhibit of photographs on display in the South Tower Gallery in the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Pictured is the photo “Flag Trees” taken in Newtown, CT in 2003.

Conflict. For more information on the exhibit and the 9/11 Memorial Museum, visit www.911memorial.org.

Concerns over Milford compressor station

By JESSICA COHEN

and I addressed the board then—there were 10 rooms upstairs. They were all 10 by 10, and not one had a closet, but he was saying they’re bedrooms. They’re classrooms, and every day they’ve got a bunch of kids coming in buses, and what are they doing? They’re not staying outside; they’re inside. It’s a little yeshiva.”

That would not, in itself, necessarily be a violation of town zoning, because both neighborhoods are in a Residential Settlement district, and houses of worship and public and private schools are allowed with the approval of the building department.

Boymelgreen can subdivide his property two more times, and the second phase of the project is to begin within five years. Previously, attorneys representing Beechwood resident Dan Silna advised the planning board this needs to be addressed, and if it’s not addressed and the project moves forward, the planning board may be in violation of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. At the meeting, Sturm said the board was performing due diligence on the matter, but he also said, “according to the town code, a developer is allowed to ask for a [septic] waiver from the town board.” Sturm also said the board has not yet determined if it will hold a public hearing on the waivers.

Earlier in the process, Boymelgreen lost a legal battle in the Supreme Court and Appellate Court over access issues to his property. It’s possible that if the town board grants the septic waivers, it will face a lawsuit from Beechwood residents, and if it denies them, it will face a lawsuit from the developer.

within commuting distance of the World Trade Center.

Outside of the city, rural areas were also photographed by Hyman, such as a barn with a large mural painted on it. Some photos were taken in Sullivan County, including a Narrowsburg family’s tribute to their son who was a firefighter.

Hyman’s exhibit will be on display until May 2016. His photographs can also be seen in his book “The Landscapes of 9/11: A Photographer’s Journey.”

Hyman is a fine artist and freelance photographer and a graduate of Rutgers University and Hunter College of the City University of New York’s MFA program. He documents vernacular art and contemporary American popular culture. He is also associate director for Conflict and Visual Culture Initiatives at Bryn Mawr College’s Solomon Asch Center for Study of Ethnopolitical

scope” of the survey, the report said.

Justin Snyder, who lives next to the compresILFORD, PA — Substantially elevated sor, has reported noxious odors from the site and methane around the new Hancock, NY, consequent bouts of nausea and other ailments. gas compressor station foreshadows At the meeting, Alex Lotorto, of Energy Juswhat Milford can expect if the Columbia Pipetice Network, suggested he pursue a civil suit line gas compressor under construction begins against Columbia Pipeline for damages. running in September without alterations, says But Snyder said, “That would be a copout. BeBarbara Arrindell, a founder of Damascus fore the pipeline expansion I visited the house 47 Citizens for Sustainability (DCS). At a Milford times and there was no problem. I’m not just takTownship supervisors meeting on July 6, she ing a fat check from two companies to be quiet.” presented findings from sensitive surveys of Arrindell disagreed. ground-level methane before and after the Han“In places where protest suits are loud enough, cock compressor began functioning and from industry behavior has been different later. It’s a baseline surveys of methane in Milford. While way of getting compensation for damages. The ambient methane in Hancock was initially problem of nondisclosure agreements with setfound at approximately 1.9 parts per million, TRR photos by Jessica Cohen tlements is a separate choice.” after the compressor began operation, ambient The new Milford compressor station Township supervisor Don Quick said the sulevels rose to five times that amount in a radius (bottom) is much larger than the previous pervisors had always opposed the compressor one, at top. of more than a mile around the compressor. expansion.

Not only does methane result in greenhouse “The township has not been asleep at the effects 86 times greater than carbon dioxide, conducive to global switch,” he said. “But Columbia has stonewalled our requests for warming and local smog, but elevated methane levels also india conditional-use hearing.” cate the presence of other toxic components of emissions identiFormer township solicitor Doug Jacobs and current solicitor Anfied on the compressor permit, Arrindell said. Elevations in meththony Magnotta advised against taking legal action against Coane indicate elevations in carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, fine lumbia for construction without a hearing. They warned that the particulate matter, volatile organic compounds and other polluttown could be bankrupted by corporate opponents. Township suants, she said. pervisor Gary Clark said he spent many hours on the phone with a The baseline methane survey in Milford was done in September Columbia Pipeline representative negotiating for a low-emissions 2014 by Robert Ackley, director of science and technology at Gas electric compressor, to no avail.

Safety Inc., in Southborough, MA, who did the Hancock survey.

Lotorto has organized residents near the compressor for an EnThe surveys are part of an academic study of compressor emisvironmental Hearing Board appeal to require Columbia to use sions by Arrindell and her DCS cohorts. Ackley’s instrument, a “best available control technologies” to reduce the 1600 pounds of cavity ring-down laser spectrometer, takes more than two meadaily emissions that Arrindell says will spread in plumes around sures per second and indicates how much methane, a fast-moving the valley, including Milford Borough, less than two miles from gas, is persistently present. He surveyed 20 miles of roads from the compressor. She says pipeline emissions have been associated six miles northwest of the Milford compressor site to 14 miles with illness in both animals and people in their vicinity. northeast and found “consistently low levels of methane concenIn June, a family near the Minisink, NY compressor station trations,” with the exception of an area within 1,000 feet of the abandoned their house because of the implications of their sympcompressor station on Fire Tower Road, where Columbia and Tentoms. Residents’ symptoms included asthma attacks, gushing nessee pipelines have been expanded. In that location, methane nosebleeds, nausea and rashes. Other nearby symptomatic famiwas more than double levels elsewhere. Identification of which lies sold their houses at significant losses. gas infrastructure parts are emitting methane was “beyond the

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Ag position requested

Job creation and creativity

Sullivan farming sector needs boost

A new co-working space in Honesdale

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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ONTICELLO, NY — Melinda Meddaugh, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Issue Leader of Cornell Cooperative Extension, painted a picture of an agricultural industry in Sullivan County that could use a helping hand. Addressing the Sullivan County Legislature on July 8, she said that from 2007 through 2012, the agriculture sector, while still large, took a “serious hit.”

In that time the number of dairy farms dropped from 46 to 21, while the value of farm products dropped by 35%, from $42.2 million to $36.1 million.

Working through the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan and with the Agriculture Task Force, those involved determined that the best way to move forward is with the creation of an Agricultural Business Retention and Expansion Program, and a person would have to be hired to coordinate the program. The person would visit farmers and try to help boost the agricultural sector.

Meddaugh said Cornell is requesting that the county pay about $55,000 toward the position, while Cornell would kick in about $25,000 in terms of pension and benefits.

It was noted by several people that this type of position, which would have a direct connection with farmers, has existed in the county in the past.

Tom Kappner, who is co-chair of the Agriculture Task Force, also spoke at the meeting and said he is aware that the legislature is getting a lot of requests for spending that might cause lawmakers to raise taxes beyond the 2% cap mandated by Albany, but he said, “There are times when prudent investments are necessary.”

Earl Myers, a lifelong farmer and vice president of the Cornell Board, said that during the past 20 years there has been a change. He said while there are fewer dairy farms, there are more focusing on organic products, beef, horses and hay. He said farming is “transitioning over to the old style.”

He noted that even old practices such as canning are making a comeback.

He said that at a recent canning course, a woman had travelled here from California because she couldn’t find a canning class anywhere else.

Legislator Gene Bensen said that he grew up on a farm, and the kind of agriculture that is growing now is “the way it was in the ‘50s and ‘60s.”

After the meeting he predicted that the legislature would approve the funding of the position.

$50,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture ONESDALE, PA — It Rural Development was a full house at the (USDA), $204,313 from the open house for a new Commonwealth Financing co-working space at The StourAuthority, and a county bridge Project, where officials development Contributed photo community from federal, state and local The new Stourbridge Project is a block grant contributed economic development organi- spacious business incubator and through the Wayne County zations attended. Government co-working space in the former and Commissioners. The county officials including Pennsylva- refurbished Stourbridge Elementary owns the building and WEDCO nia State Rep. Sandra Major School gym. has entered into a lease for its and PA Sen. Lisa Baker were on hand to offer entire 18,000 square feet. their congratulations to the ambitious project.

The technology-based business enterprise The Stourbridge Project is a new creative center is an incubator-type facility with coenvironment for business activity. The large working, shared and dedicated workspace space, located in the former gymnasium of with supportive services. Research has shown the original Stourbridge Elementary School, that the successful completion of a business 648 Park St., has been completely refurbished incubator dramatically increases the longand features state-of-the-art technology, such term survival rates of businesses. Further, the as a 3-D printer, situated in work stations. technology industry is a major driving force There are also tables throughout the room in the nation’s economy. But in Wayne County for group meetings and more. The free coonly 1.8% of its workforce is in the professional working space facilitates collaboration and and technical services industry, compared to business development, and entrepreneurs and 6% statewide. Many of the speakers at the open business start-ups have access to mentoring, house touched on the jobs that will be created community engagement, access to capital and through The Stourbridge Project. Rep. Major supportive infrastructure. There is free wi-fi. said, “We are always looking for ways to boost There are guidelines, including keeping noise job creation. This project is a perfect fit.” levels moderate, turning cell phones to mute.

There are more phases to the project, including No persons under the age of 18 will be admitted. developing the upper floors for shared and The hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. dedicated spaces with onsite management. For to 6 p.m. more information, visit stourbridgeproject.

The project is spearheaded by the Wayne com or call WEDCO at 570/253-5334. WEDCO Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) Executive Director Mary Beth Wood said, along with the Wayne County Commissioners “The talent is here in Wayne County. Our job and many community partners. It is financially is to harness our region’s resources, provide supported by grants, including $100,000 from a creative environment and support our the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), entrepreneurs.”

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Delaware supports Ag Plan

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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ORTONVILLE, NY — The committee of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan went to the Sullivan County Legislature meeting on Thursday to ask for help in funding a new position. One of the committee members, Tom Kappner, was at the Town of Delaware board meeting on July 8 to request the board to send a letter of support to the legislature in favor of funding the position.

The paid position would be coordinator of the Agriculture Business Retention and Expansion Program, operating out of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. The coordinator is referred to as a navigator who will be the intermediary between individual farmers and the public and private agencies that they deal

with. It would be his or her responsibility to identify the farmers’ problems and needs and figure out how to assist them and to take advantage of whatever financial and market connections would be helpful.

Kappner said, “All too frequently farmers are too busy with the day-to-day operations of the farm to have the time to do the research and make the connections to help their business grow and become stronger. They are simply often not aware of the many opportunities that are available to them. That is why this position is so important.”

Kappner told the board that there are two problems, and hence the need for as many letters of support as possible. He explained, “Firstly, many legislators simply do not see agriculture as an important priority for our economic

and social development. And secondly, the legislature as a whole is in no mood to fund anything, having reached the 2% cap and being besieged by scores of requests for extra funding. It’s a tricky situation that we have to address. We have to find the most compelling ways to make our case.”

He added, “I urge you to send a strong letter of support on behalf of our farmers and our town as a whole, which benefits so much from their presence. I urge you as individuals to get others to send letters of support.” Letters can be sent to Scott Samuelson, Sullivan County Legislature, 100 North St., Monticello, NY 12701.

After some discussion, it was clear that the board was in support of the plan.

Councilman John Gain made a motion to pass the resolution, and Councilwoman Cindy Herbert seconded. The resolution

to send a letter of support for the paid position of coordinator of the Agriculture Business Retention and Expansion Program was passed.

Other business Building inspector James McElroy announced that the new Dollar General store will open on July 20. He said there were some setbacks and the date had been pushed back a little bit.

Assessor Renée Ozomek announced that the Villa Roma Resort needs to be reassessed. She said it is a difficult task because there are many areas involved— time shares, condos, restaurants, etc.— and that they will need to hire an outside assessor, as it is beyond her scope. She said she has been looking into finding someone who can do it.

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Speed limits too low?

Crane turns over in river

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By ANYA TIKKA

ONESDALE, PA — Honesdale businessman Paul Ludick has an ongoing interest in traffic flow in Wayne County.

Ludick is the owner of the Maude Alley shops on Main Street in Honesdale, where six boutique clothing, food and cheese, books and fine arts, frame restoration and beauty shops share spaces with the Wayne County Arts Alliance.

In April, PennDOT agreed with Ludick’s argument that Honesdale should be included on the overhead direction menu over the highway junction of I-84 and I-81 in Scranton, a change that Ludick recommended to the Wayne Commissioners four years ago.

On July 9, he appeared before the commissioners again, this time talking about speed limits on Wayne’s highways.

The Mount Pleasant resident said he has noted what he called unrealistically low limits of 40 to 45 miles per hour on many roads. He cited state Route 371 in the Tyler Hill area, and noted two recent occasions when he had seen a state trooper with stopped out-of-state cars.

He said a friend had told him of getting a $138 ticket for an instance of driving four mph over the posted limit. “We’re trying to develop a friendly place here, that’s the real issue.”

Aside from characterizing selective enforcement, he said the low limits prompt dangerous driving habits. “I’ve been living here for 15 years now and I’ve never driven behind any car observing the 45 mph speed limit. People tailgate and pass on the double-yellow lines. What can be done about this?” he asked.

Commissioners Chair Brian Smith said he understood Ludick’s frustration. Smith, who drives a school bus on Route 371 said, “There are a lot straightaways, but they often end in a big turn. They’re trying to avoid surprises,” he said, adding, “Those roads are dangerous and the state police are out there.”

“I think about all the driveways,” Commissioner Jonathan Fritz said. “There are people pulling out and trying to go from zero to 50 quickly, and not all cars are designed to do that.”

In any event, the speed limits are determined by the state, Commissioners’ Clerk Vicky Botjer noted. “You need to talk to your representative.”

In other business, the commissioners agreed to endorse the contractor’s state application for a contract amendment for the decades-long project to replace the historic Wangum Bridge in Paupack Township; approved a resolution to advertise their intent to adopt a bond refinancing resolution for the county’s $15 million 2010 bond issue within the next 30 days; accepted the $784,363 financial statement of fiscal 2014-15 state grant-in aid adult probation fees and new fiscal 2015-16 applications and funding agreements; and approved replacement of E-911 “CAD” computer equipment, in a contract with New World Systems.

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PARROWBUSH, NY — After a crane called a bridge tracker got caught in the strong current of the Delaware River and turned on its side on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 7, emergency crews from local fire stations were the first to arrive on the scene to help the three persons who had been inside it to safety. They had climbed from the tracker, and stood on it while waiting. No one was hurt. The river is shallow enough at that point that a big part of the tracker remained above water level.

A team from Hercon Group from Paradise, PA had just finished an inspection of railroad bridge #2 near Sparrowbush, and was returning from the Pennsylvania side to New York when the accident happened, a representative of the company said the next morning. National Park Service (NPS) Acting Chief Ranger Larry Neal explained the next morning at the site that bridge #2 marks the southern terminus of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and since the tracker is slightly below the bridge, NPS played an assisting rather than lead role in handling the accident. Port Jervis, Sparrowbush, Westfall and Lumberland fire departments were at the scene.

Hercon Group used a “winching and cabling operation” to turn the tracker back. First one and then, af-

TRR photo by Anya Tikka

A bridge tracker lies in the river on its side while a team ties cables thrown from the bridge to the tracker before an attempt is made to pull it up with the crane. ter it was deemed insufficient, a second cable was thrown from the bridge, and a team of three took a boat and tied both to the tracker.

Joe Hinkes, Upper Delaware River operations chief, and Bob Plumb from PA Fishing and Boating Commission were available to assist from a power boat, as well as Lumberland Fire Department reps in an airboat that’s used in rescue operations.

The tracker interrupted some boaters because it was in the middle of major flow. NPS teams alerted boaters to stay away. Boat liveries and other river operations had been alerted, Neal said.

The bridge tracker was eventually pulled upright and removed from the river on July 9.

Bethel compromise on calcium chloride

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HITE LAKE, NY — The Bethel town board and the highway superintendent have come to a compromise on the use of calcium chloride on town roads. The highway superintendent, William Crumley, had had a tank installed on a town truck to allow the highway department to spread calcium chloride on dirt roads to keep the dust down, but when some board members learned Crumley also planned to use calcium chloride to melt snow, they declined to authorize payment for the tank.

At the town meeting on July 8, Supervisor Dan Sturm said he and Crumley had reached an agreement that allows the highway department to use the calcium chloride to keep dust down, and any use for melting snow will not begin until January 2016, and such use “will include the proper procurement, discussions and approval from the board as required.” Sturm added

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that the town will be creating sand from the newly created town sand mine.

Sturm also read aloud a letter from Jeryl Abramson.

The letter thanked the board and also Crumley for coming up with a solution to keeping Yasgur Road in decent shape, and that solution was the use of calcium chloride.

In other business, the board passed an amendment to the town’s solid waste law. Sturm said the updated law will allow town officials to go onto a property to remove items such as multiple junked cars or other kinds of waste and add the cost of such removal to the property owner’s tax bill.

There was a lengthy discussion involving two residents who were concerned the updated law would be used to put existing junkyards out of business. Sturm said that was not the intent of the law, and it would not be used in that manner, and the board passed the amendment.

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Investing in health and farming

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ullivan County has been in decline for a long time, and some prudent investments might help the county achieve a brighter future. That is the message Dr. Karin Hilgersom has been spreading at various meetings around the county as she tries to build support for a $22 million Healthy World Institute (HWI). Of course, this is the type of message that’s intrinsically difficult to convey: it’s precisely in times of decline that people tend to be most fearful about their pocketbooks and most unwilling to spend money on anything but the most pressing current needs. But though it’s understandable, the cost of such unwillingness might be to make the state of decline a permanent state of affairs.

Hilgersom has been saying that Sullivan County Community College, like the county, is in decline, and the HWI, which would help bring new businesses to the community, is one way to reverse that decline. And she has had an uphill climb making her case.

At a meeting of the county legislature recently, Hilgersom said that attendance at some of the town meetings she has attended to specifically address the issue had been low. At one of them, in the Town of Liberty, one participant questioned why local officials would support the HWI, saying that it would not create jobs.

But Hilgersom argues that, on the contrary, the HWI would create jobs, and at the same time attract new students, including some Sullivan students who are currently attending community college in neighboring counties—at considerable cost to this county. She has been impassioned in her presentations, explaining the need to keep up with other community colleges in the area that are building new facilities. She has said that the bonding required by the county would amount to a tax increase of about $ 30 per year on a house valued at $200,000.

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pending that may help reverse the county’s economic decline. Another request for county tax dollars is coming from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), which wants the county to kick in $55,000 to help fund an employee who would work to preserve and expand the farming sector in the county.

It’s part of an Agricultural Business Retention Program currently being created; the new employee would coordinate that program. The goal would be for the employee to personally visit farms to help in areas such as marketing, make sure farmers know what programs are available to help them and assist them in taking advantage of those programs, and to try to recruit new or young farmers to keep the industry healthy as many current farmers reach retirement age.

It’s been years since there was a person in the county who was responsible for visiting farms on a regular basis and helping to keep that sector healthy and growing. At a recent county meeting, Earl Myers, as a lifelong farmer who serves on the board of CCE, said farming is changing, and while traditional farms such as dairy operations may be fading, there are new opportunities in agriculture, and they need to be nurtured.

Painful as it may be to our pocketbooks in the short term, we believe both these initiatives are worthy of funding. Health and agriculture are two of the three leading industries in the county, with the third being the tourism and second-home industry. Investing in them will, in the long term, generate increased income and a larger tax base that are essential to easing our financial burdens down the road.

It’s true that county legislators face the very real cost of a new county jail in the near future, and there are other capital costs, such as the deteriorating county roads and bridges. But if the casino boosters turn out to be right, Sullivan County’s revenue picture should be improving in the near future, and that might make it easier for some of the county lawmakers to say “yes” to funding of the health and agriculture sectors. The county should not put all of its eggs in one basket and count only on the casino and tourism to bring future economic benefits.

At least one legislator, Gene Benson, told The River Reporter he believes both efforts will gain legislative approval.

We hope that’s true, that the legislature will vote for the additional staffer for CCE, and for the HWI at the college. Now is the right time for an investment in the future of Sullivan County. Let your legislators know you think so, too.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Those who are unwilling to invest in the future haven’t earned one.”

Nothing Atoll

— H.W. Lewis

Thanks to Boyar I agree with, and I am grateful to Andy Boyar and our town board for keeping us so well informed over the years. I remain ready and vigilant to protect the health and safety of our current and future generations.

“Fracking is not appropriate for the state at this time....”

Dorothy L. Crowe Highland Lake, NY

Lumberland: horses, bridge and park At last week’s town board meeting, Supervisor Nadia Rajsz intended to change our zoning by permitting horses in all districts. This would allow anyone two horses on as little as one acre with no review or permit. At the public hearing for this topic, residents protested, and Supervisor Rajsz tabled the resolution, I believe, with the hope that a little re-wording would get it passed instead of putting it to a vote.

Another agenda item was the three acres Supervisor Rajsz would like to purchase in the quiet residential town of Pond Eddy in order to put in a parking lot for tourists.

Why? So when the $22 million bridge to nowhere is erected, tourists will flock to Pond Eddy and walk out on the old abutment to look at the river. Two ridiculous projects that are an incredible waste of taxpayers’ dollars.

Caroline Akt Town of Lumberland, NY

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Welcome, Wilbur LOOKOUT, PA — This little fellow, the runt of the litter, was rescued from an unfriendly mom by TRR production and circulation manager Amanda Reed. As of press time he was doing well and had been persuaded to drink milk from a bottle. So far, there is no sign of spider webs in the corner of his pen with words like “Some Pig” spelled out on them, but we’re keeping an eye out.

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ROOT CELLAR

By Kristin Barron

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n June it was announced that the building that housed the Ken Wilson Chevrolet dealership showroom near Binghamton, NY, will be demolished.

A distinctive feature of the roadside landscape along the Vestal Parkway, this unique building is known as “The Manta Ray” to me and my family because of its roof, which looks like the graceful pectoral fins of a manta ray.

Unused and for sale for several years, the Manta Ray still seems to be swimming in an asphalt sea of cracked parking lots. And it is still a well-known and well-loved sight to many who live and travel in Binghamton and Vestal. I have loved it since I was a little kid, when I rode in the farm truck, sandwiched between my parents, to appointments with Binghamton doctors.

Last week, my family and I drove to Vestal to pay homage to the building’s unique architecture and to walk on the upswept concrete roof. We did “The Walk,” as it is known to local residents.

Built in 1964, the building is an example of a “hyperbolic paraboloid”—a geometric surface created from the rotation of straight lines often referred to as a “saddle.”

This space-age style was particularly popular in the Pacific Northwest between 1950 and 1975. The Manta Ray was designed by James R. Mowry, who was a prevalent architect in New York’s Southern Tier during the ‘60s and ‘70s. It was one of his first projects.

According to Roger Luther in his column “Treasures of the Tier,” the building’s roof is a three-inch thick shell of concrete that was poured on site. The roof is supported at

The Manta Ray just two points.

The Valley Christian Reformed Church in Kattleville, NY, near Binghamton, is another example of a hyperbolic paraboloid building designed by Morey. Built in 1968, completely out of wood, the building is locally nicknamed “the snowplow building.”

According to a report by WNBF News, the Manta Ray building and adjacent property were recently sold. Two restaurants, including a Chili’s, as well as several retail stores are planned for the site, which is located next to the Town Square Mall.

In the late ‘90s, John and I visited the building when it was up and running as a Chevrolet dealership. The salesman, a recent immigrant from Kosovo, tried to sell us a car while we sat in the triangular glass corner where his desk was situated and asked questions about the building and the Bosnian war. We never did buy that car, but we did enjoy the chance to see the building up close. We have always whimsically joked about winning the lottery and buying the Manta Ray and moving it to our backyard. After all, there is no zoning in the Town of Hancock, you know. But even if we had the money, moving that building is a feat that could not be accomplished without destroying it in the process.

So we opted for walking on the roof this past week. Tire marks on the roof show where others have roller skated and ridden bikes.

As the roadside gives way to generic big-box retailers and chain restaurants, the Manta Ray and other original and historic artifacts of architecture will be missed.

TRR photos by Kristin Barron

The Manta Ray

PEACE & JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

Pope Francis vs. the Mammonists

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fter opening to overflow audiences in South America, the biggest blockbuster of 2015 is about to hit the USA—and no, it has nothing to do with superheroes battling a psychopathic robot. This event, which will be coming to only three American cities, promises to be even bigger than the Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts, or Neil Young’s return to Bethel Woods.

I am referring, of course, to the coming papal visit in September.

Pope Francis—the first Pope from the Americas, and the first from the Global South—has become a bona fide rockstar not just in the eyes of many Catholics, but also for many progressives, who have previously regarded the Catholic Church with disdain because of its doctrines on issues of sexual morality and gender roles. His celebrity is due in large part to his renewed emphasis on Catholic social teaching, with its calls for economic justice and its “preferential option for the poor.” While opposing Marxism as such, and distancing himself from the “liberation theology” school of thought, Pope Francis has nonetheless articulated a clear and un-

ambiguous critique of capitalism that has certain folks squirming in their pews.

Among these are the people I call “Mammonists.”

That’s “Mammon” meaning “money,” as in the famous statement by Yeshua ben Yusef, “You cannot serve both God and Mammon.” Mammonists try to get God—and believers—to serve Mammon, rather than the other way around.

The Mammonists have worked quite diligently over the years to shelter economic activity from too much moral or religious scrutiny. Milton Friedman’s dictum, “The only social responsibility of a corporation is to maximize profit for its shareholders,” is a pretty succinct summation of the Mammonist point of view. At the same time, they have also done their best to convince us that capitalism is the most Christian way to run things, and that any attempt to reform it must inevitably lead to “Godless Communism,” gulags and all. (The beginnings of this effort, by the way, are well-documented in the recent book “One Nation under God: How Corporate America Created Christian America,”

by Princeton historian Kevin M. Kruse.)

They’ve had a quite a time of it over the last generation or so. Whether by tacit agreement or actual conspiratorial plotting between moneyed interests and the leaders of the churches, somehow the attention of the faithful (not just Catholics, but mainstream and evangelical Protestants as well) has been kept riveted almost exclusively on hot-button issues like abortion and gay rights, while economic and environmental injustices have been allowed to increase unchecked, without much comment or critique from the Church.

Francis has upset that convenient—and lucrative—arrangement. He has not abandoned, modified, or contradicted Church doctrine on the sexual issues, mind you, but in pointing out how monomaniacal and unbalanced the Church’s approach had become, he has awakened a sleeping giant—or more properly, aroused the giant’s conscience.

Unsurprisingly, there’s a backlash, and we can expect it to get louder and shriller as the time of his visit approaches. But I don’t think it will have much effect.

After all, when you’re right, you’re right.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

NARROWSBURG, NY — There will be a penny social and silent art auction on Saturday, July 18 at the Tusten Town Hall.

Doors open at 12 noon, and calling begins at 1:30 p.m. The net proceeds will benefit the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service and New York Power Authority (NYPA) Fire Victims Fund.

Expanding Medicare talk at SLAC meeting MONTICELLO, NY — The Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County (SLAC) will hold its July meeting on Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. at the Ted Stroebele Neighborhood Facility, 2 Jefferson St. (across from the Government Center). The featured speaker will be Michael Burgess, past director of the New York State Office for the Aging, who will join in celebrating Medicare’s 50th anniversary, and give an update on current efforts to expand both Medicare and Social Security.

SLAC is affiliated with NY Statewide Senior Action Council. For more information call 845/807-0241 or 985-7901.

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LIBERTY, NY — Homeowners and renters can learn to reduce energy consumption and lower energy bills at a Save Energy, Save Dollars workshop on Wednesday, July 22. This EmPower New York class is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County at 6 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Participants who attend this free event will learn about reducing energy bills by following some low-cost and no-cost energy conservation methods. Each person will receive three compact fluorescent light bulbs at no cost to them.

Advanced registration is encouraged by calling 845/292-6180. This program is one in a series of identical classes. Additional dates and times can be obtained by visiting www.human.cornell.edu/dea/ outreach/index.cfm and selecting “Empower Energy Use Management Workshop Schedule”.

EmPower New York workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and developed by Cornell University Cooperative Extension and NYSERDA. Visit www.sullivancce.org, email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

COCHECTON CENTER, NY — Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center will hold a repeat of its handson ricotta cheesemaking course on Saturday, July 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Reservations cost $40.

Learn the basics of cheese making, including a chance to milk a goat. Find out how to make cheese in your own kitchen, with local goat or cow milk, or what you buy at the supermarket.

There will be samples of local cheese to taste and suggestions for creative ways to serve the cheese you make. Email sonja@ appledponfarm.com.

August E. Andersen, “Maverick of the Catskills,” a lifelong farmer and woodsman, died on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home in Long Eddy, NY. He was 86.

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George R. Uhlich George R. Uhlich of Damascus, PA and Englewood, FL, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was 71.

As per his request, private cremation services are being arranged by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 63, Damascus, PA 18415 or a charity of your choice.

Discuss ‘On the Road’ at Crawford MONTICELLO, NY — Retired public library director Alan Barrish will lead a discussion of Jack Kerouac’s “‘On the Road’ and all things ‘Beat’” at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library on Monday, July 20 at 7:15 p.m. One of the main characters in “On the Road” is Sal Paradise, a young innocent, who joins the slightly crazed Dean Moriarty on a breathless, exuberant ride back and forth across the United States. Their hedonistic search for release or fulfillment through drink, sex, drugs and jazz becomes an exploration of personal freedom, a test of the limits of the American dream. A brilliant

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CALLICOON, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library runs a business group that provides businesspeople the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, share ideas with the team, determine discussion topics, and explore the technical skills necessary to grow and manage more effectively. The business group meets every Wednesday at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon on alternate weeks from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon, or from 5 to 7 p.m.. Check with the library for specific times each week.

On Wednesday, July 22 from 5 to 7 p.m., the focus of the Business Group will be “Create Your Own.” Learn the tips and tricks needed to market in today’s marketplace. Design letterhead, business cards, marketing materials and more.

Bring a project and computer to work on or use one of the library’s. Work with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Avery Print and Design, and GiMP software to make these creations.

Late arrivals, please use the side door for evening sessions, because the library closes at 5 p.m. For additional information or to register, visit WSPLonline.org or call 845/ 887-4040.

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blend of fiction and autobiography, Jack Kerouac’s exhilarating novel defined the Beat Generation.

If you would like to read “On the Road” or any of Kerouac’s other titles, you can pick up a copy at the library or try downloading from the library’s digital download page at efiles.rcls.org. Search for “On the Road” once you sign in.

This program is free and open to the public. For information visit www.eb crawfordlibrary.org or call 845/794-4660.

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ictured here in November of 1945 are, from the left, George Seibert, Dick Behling, Billy Brauser, Henry Petermann, Herb Ropke and Frankie Reith. They had shot a deer and had it on the fender of the car. In that era it was common to use deer meat, venison, to help provide food for the winter.

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

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By Eileen Hennessy

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hat a day I had! On July 12, my late husband’s 67th birthday, and I planned a memorial birthday party at Angelina’s on the Hill. More than 80 family, friends and co-workers came out to help me celebrate Tommy’s life. Peter Carmeci Sr. of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 6427 Tusten, Highland, Lumberland was there to honor Tommy.

The “Judge,” Bob Meyer, led us off in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by “God Bless America,” sung by my brother-inlaw Jon, with everyone joining in. All the little kids stood in the front near Tommy’s flag, which was (in a case) over his casket holding flags. I have to thank Laurie Stuart, who was the master of ceremonies. She had everyone lined up to do their part; she did a great job on the eulogy. My co-worker Amanda read Tommy’s obit and my best friend Paula read the 23rd Psalm, along with my niece saying the Irish Blessing. Pastor Phyllis was there saying a prayer. I had letters from Tommy thanking Julie Swenson, Erika Crocitto and Jamie Meyer, who were all a part of Tommy’s hospital stay in Sullivan County. It was a great turnout, and I thank everyone who came out to be a part of Tommy’s memorial. I have to give a

very big thank you to my brother Teddy who helped me set up and keep me sane.

I just got off the phone with Ed Kraack from The Lake Huntington Fire Company. He told me that the Fireman’s Field day was a success. He would like to thank all the volunteers who helped get everything ready for the day. A big thank you to all the vendors and the people who came out to support the fire company. Ed told me the chicken BBQ was a sellout: 250 halves were sold. He is so looking forward to next year when he can do it all over again. See you in 2016.

The Cochecton Youth Group is having sign-up on July 28 for the following events: Bethel Speedway, August 1; Fort Delaware, August 2; Bethel Woods (Moonlit Monday) “Wizard of Oz”, August 3; Camel Beach (day trip to outdoor water park), August 13 with a rain date of August 20; Museum Village (Civil War Reenactment), September 1 (you can also sign up on September 1 for this event only). If you have any questions, give Sue a call at 845/866-0853. If you are not receiving e-mails please give Sue you new email address.

Have a great week, and email leeniebeans@citilink.net or call 845/252-3568, if you have news.

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Filmmaking classes for youth SULLIVAN COUNTY — Icehouse Arts kicks off its 12th season of youth filmmaking classes next week at the Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor, to be followed later by classes in Callicoon, Narrowsburg and Eldred.

Media artist Ron Littke will teach one-week filmmaking workshops for kids. Students will gain experience in scriptwriting, directing, acting for film, camera work and editing as they make an original movie.

Kid Flix (ages eight to 12), and Teen Flix (12 and up) will be held Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The films will be shown at the Big Eddy Film Festival on September 21. The cost is $50 per week.

Classes will take place at Catskill Art Society from July 20 to 24 in Livingston Manor; from August 10 to 14 in Callicoon, meeting in the Callicoon library; from August 17 to 21 in Narrowsburg, meeting in the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the library; and from August 24 to 28 in Eldred, meeting at the Sunshine Library.

To register, go to www.ice houseartsny.org and click on the sign-up page. This project is made possible in part through a grant from the New York State Council for the Arts, and administered through the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. visit www.icehouseartsny.org, email ron@icehouseartsny.org, or call 845/252-6583 or 718/768-4365.

Unitarian meeting BEACH LAKE, PA — Christine San Jose will offer a selection of poetry readings from the ancient past through to today at the meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 19 at the Berlin Township Community Center. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www. uduuf.org/directions.

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CLARYVILLE, NY— An educational tour of high tunnel and greenhouse agricultural production practices is offered on Monday, August 3, by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). It will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Neversink Farm at 635 Claryville Rd. Topics on this tour will include on-farm production methods using season extension structures through observation of existing systems at Neversink Farm, accompanied by informative commentary. Educators will discuss the ways in which season extension makes it possible for some vegetables to be grown beyond their intended season and at more affordable rates. Participants will learn varying management techniques for different plants in each structure and how they are used in production circumstances.

Cost to attend is $15 per person or $10 per CCESC enrollee. Anyone can enroll in the CCESC association for an annual donation of $25 per household. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment in order to receive discounts.

Non-refundable payment is required in advance. Visit www.sullivancce.org or call 845/292-6180.

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SEEDS hires students for energy assessment

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Imagine YOUR PET in FULL COLOR on the cover of The River Reporter’s

2016 Pet Calendar HERE’S HOW IT WORKS… You bring in or send us your best quality color photo. We choose 24 Įnalists, then our readers, through a dime a vote will decide which will be our “Pet of the Year.” The other 12 will be our pets of the month and will appear inside our calendar. We will try to run as many pet pictures, as thumbnails, throughout the calendar as possible. So send in your cutest, coolest pet pictures ASAP. DON’T MISS OUT!

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4. The photos of the Įnalist will be published in the October 1st ediƟon.

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QUINUNK, PA — On June 20, the Equinunk Historical Society held its 16th annual car show. Despite less than ideal weather, over 120 vehicles made their way to the show.

Four Special Recognition Awards were presented. They went to Joe Kooistra from Honesdale, PA for his 1957 Chevy Belair, an old-school “gasser;” Don Karcher from Starlight, PA for his 1933 Dodge coupe; Mike Novatnak from Hawley, PA for his 1962 Chevy Impala convertible, a frameoff restoration with a 409 engine and fourspeed; and Joe Griffin from Walton, NY for his 1934 Ford pickup.

Taking the People’s Choice Award was Rodney Updegrave Jr. from Tremont, PA for his 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood.

Although this year’s winners were all popular classic cars and trucks, the show prides itself on its vehicle diversity (e.g. last year’s People’s Choice Award went to a 2010 Peterbilt 389 “Big Rig”).

The show was hosted on the land of Mel Freilich and Caren Raphael. Jim Balakian and Lenny Caputi provided parking on their land. Numerous volunteers worked to make the event a success, as did many local merchants and patrons.

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EGION — Summer is peak travel season for most Americans. Those hoping to spend less on fuel and more on fun can find ways to stretch their travel budgets with better vehicle care and use.

One hotly (pun intended) debated topic during summer driving season is whether it is more fuel efficient to use the air conditioner (AC) or roll down the windows and catch the breeze to stay cool.

To settle the AC versus windows question, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee compared the performance of a Ford Explorer and a Toyota Corolla. It’s probably no surprise that fuel consumption was the lowest when AC was off and the windows were up. But that’s not a great option on a 95-degree day.

When driving at speeds slower than 75 mph, researchers found it was more efficient to roll down the windows.

At speeds faster than 75 mph, it was more efficient to run the AC in the Corolla, but not the Explorer, likely because the larger cabin was harder to cool.

Edmunds.com experts found similar results with a Toyota Tundra, which got almost 10% better gas mileage

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age by more than 3 mpg, while the effect of opening the windows at 65 mph was not measurable.

So deciding whether to choose AC or open windows depends on driving speed, wind speed, terrain, vehicle size and aerodynamics. Thankfully, other ways to improve fuel efficiency are less complicated.

Good vehicle maintenance is the best way to improve fuel economy, says Andrew Hamilton, technical services and quality manager for Cenex brand lubricants. “To maintain your vehicle’s top fuel efficiency, perform regular maintenance, including oil changes and replacing the air filter and spark plugs,” says Hamilton.

Use the manufacturer-recommended engine oil to get the most from your engine. “Using the wrong oil viscosity can reduce fuel efficiency by 5 to 10%,” says Hamilton. “Use the correct oil grade and choose an engine oil that contains friction modifiers, such as a full-synthetic oil like Cenex Maxtron.”

Finally, don’t forget tire care. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 1.25 billion gallons of gas are wasted every year by driving on underinflated tires.

“Properly inflated tires last longer, reduce braking distance and improve fuel efficiency,” says Hamilton. The inflation guidelines can be found in the vehicle’s owner’s manual or on the driver’s side door.

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August 2, Honesdale, PA. Crankers Museum of Mechanical Marvels Cruise & Open House, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Route 247 N., 1012 Creamton Dr. Call 570/253-0545.

August 4, Port Jervis, NY. Cruizinport, 5 to 9 p.m. www.cruzinport.com. Rain date August 11.

August 5, Waymart, PA. Ladore Lodge Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ladore Lodge/ Convention Ctr., 398 South St. Contact Barbara 570/488-6129.

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August 14, Greentown, PA. Country Store Car/ Truck Show, 5 to 9 p.m. Route 507, Exit 20, Interstate 84. Contact Brian 570/252-4222.

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Hatching artistic eggs

Harmony goes Celtic

‘Biomorphs’ emerge at the Old Stone House

Burning Bridget Cleary at the Silk Mill

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ASBROUCK, NY — Exactly how do family members get along, despite their differences? Melinda Wallach and her mother, Mary, have found a near-perfect method: they create art together.

Most recently, their combined work has given birth to a whole new “family” made up of what they call biomorphs. Some of these truly strange sculptural creatures resemble oversized organisms that might have hatched beneath the deepest ocean— or inside the darkest dream—while others look friendly, welcoming, even all-warm-and-fuzzy.

Beginning July 18, they’re all dressed up to greet you in person at The Old Stone House. The exhibition “Incubation. Creation. Community.” opens that Saturday with a reception from 6 to 9:30 p.m., and will be open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on the following day, plus the following Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment on weekdays until the end of July.

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dump. One relative enjoys dismantling machines, and passes along interesting pieces. Bubble wrap, thrift-shop clothing, scraps of fabric, and odds and ends from yard sales, all find places in this unusual new family’s DNA. At the show, some ‘morphs will be shown “socializing” together, nurturing their young, searching for food, and engaging in other activities typical of, well, any other suburban biomorph family. From time to time, some of the family might even shift positions, as though living real lives in ultra-slow motion. There’s even an installation where visitors may interact directly with one species of biomorph.

AWLEY, PA — For the summer, Harmony Present is offering two concerts for each of the groups that they feature.

That’s good news for lovers of Celtic music, who will have two chances to see Burning Bridget Cleary on Saturday, July 18: once at 6 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.

In December 2013, 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. Says Jack Baker of The Irish American News, “This is traditional music at its best— alive, vibrant and lyrical. Don’t miss seeing this band.”

Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents, describes the band as “one of the hottest acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits.

Bandleader Rose Baldino drives this band, delivering a dynamic blend of charisma, crackerjack fiddle work and tightly woven harmonies. She’s joined by Amy Beshara, a multitalented musician, well respected in the New York metro Scottish fiddle scene. The driving rhythm and bass end is supplied by Lou Baldino on guitar and Peter Trezzi on percussion.”

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Burning Bridget Cleary WHEN: Saturday, July 18 at 6 and 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, PA COST: From $15 to $20, depending on how early tickets are bought CONTACT: 570/588-8077 or www. harmonypresents.com

The show will take place at Cocoon Coffee House in the Hawley Silk Mill. Tickets can be purchased in advance online, or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. during regular business hours.

‘Desire Line’ at the Laundry King LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present regional performance poet Laura E. J. Moran in an encore presentation of “Desire Line” at the Laundry King, 65 Main St., on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The event will culminate an all-day, town-wide festival celebrating local lore and culture.

Laura Moran’s “Desire Line” is a book of fragmentary texts—poetic lyric, prose-poem, one-act play, prose essay—that assemble a whole way of experiencing the world. As she says, “The shard is the whole—no?” Moran is a mental traveler, a writer in love with the

sounds and sense of language, its plasticity and history.

Moran is author of several collections of poetry: “Improper Joy” (2006, Stockport Flats), “Live Bait” (CD, Great Divide, 2005), and three one-woman poetry shows entitled “Inhibition Exhibition” (2006), “Improper Joy: Live” (2008), and “Eden: The Dark Side of Paradise” (2010). She teaches in the English Department at Lackawanna College.

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $5. Email info@catskillartsociety.org or call 845/436-4227.

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Best Places for Food & Drink

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

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Authentic Meal Fiesta on Main

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

Best Businesses & Services Beer/Sprits

Roscoe Beer Co.

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Farm Equipment Retailer Marshall Machinery

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

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

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

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Restaurant in Pike County Apple Valley

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Diner

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Steve’s Music Center

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

Child Care Provider Learning and Growing Child Care Center 60 Milanville Rd Beach Lake NY 18405 570-729-7853

Modular Homes Makovic Homes

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

Pet Store Pet Central

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Elder Care Facility Bethany Village

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Maternity Ward, Women’s Health Center Wayne Memorial Hospital

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

Pet Boarding/Pampering Dog Mountain Lodge

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Veterinarian

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

Well Driller

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

Best of Our Community Art Gallery

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

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

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Callicoon Country Fair: a street fair reimagined Farm animals, pony rides, maple cotton candy and all things country

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ALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Street Fair has been a long-time staple of summer entertainment in the Upper Delaware River Valley, and this year it is coming back in a fresh new incarnation: the Callicoon Country Fair, themed to emphasize our area’s farming heritage, on Sunday, July 26. There will be animals, attractions and demonstrations to underline that theme, more local vendors, more things to do, and this year it will be happening all over town.

According to Irene Nickolai, president of the town business association, organizers had three guiding principles in reimagining the fair for this year: theming; bringing the whole town, from Upper Main to Callicoon Creek Park, within the scope of the festivities; and expanding the attractions and activities provided for kids.

The theme is perfect for the town, as much of the working farmland in Sullivan County is concentrated in the northwest portion where Callicoon is, in effect, the capital—a fact already celebrated in the enormously popular Tractor Parade, held on the second weekend of June.

To bear out the country theme, there will be a tent set up in Callicoon Creek Park, where 4-H animals, alpacas from Buck Brook Alpacas, a cow from Kay’s Farm, sheep from Callicoon’s Will-O-Wool Farm, and many more of our furry friends can be encountered up close and personal—not to mention Sullivan County’s own Dairy Princess. Will-O-Wool Farm will be represented, with some of the lanolin and fiber products they make from their own sheep, and a possible spinning demonstration is in the works. Diehl Farm will be there as well, with cotton candy made, appropriately enough, from its own maple syrup. The country theme will even be given a bit of a Western slant, given that the day of the fair is also National Cowboy Day, with Bangor, PA-based Sue Kies, a trick roper who will demonstrate her skills for the crowd.

To transform the whole town into a festival venue, this year the area between Upper and Lower Main Streets will be part of the fun. Some of this area will house the new attractions for kids: there will be pony rides and booths with old-fashioned children’s games like basketball hoops and a dart toss, complete with prizes, sponsored by Callicoon Supply. The Job Corps, a major local employer and presence in town, is also providing major support for the games: in addition to constructing the booths, youngsters from the Job Corps (under the supervision of Job Corps personnel) will assist in manning the booths, directing traffic and otherwise helping the event run smoothly.

There will also be food vendors and a stage for musical entertainment near the train station. As for displaced parking, the organizers have thought of that as well; Nickolai pointed out that the Western Hotel on Upper Main has 25 parking spots that will be available. You can also park at the Delaware Youth Center at the bottom of Lower Main, along Upper Main. or on Audrey Dorrer Drive along Callicoon Creek.

On Upper Main Street, Callicoon Brewery will hold micro-brewery tastings. On Main Street, vendors will line up, including artists and artisans selling locally made, handmade art, crafts and products. Move toward the river and you will come to Callicoon Creek Park, where you will find not only the animal tent, but another tent hosting more microbrewery tastings, sponsored by the Roscoe Beer Company; as well as tastings of Catskill Dis-

tilling Company’s award-winning products; and a second stage, this one on the riverfront.

Nickolai said that enhancing the musical entertainment has been another aim of the revamp, and there will be plenty. As of July 1, 10 bands had been booked, including local favorites like Little Sparrow as well as newer faces like Shlomo Franklin, who has received rave reviews from TRR’s Jonathan Fox. If you like dancing, you can do that too: Poison Love and caller Laurie B. will be there to lead some contra dancing.

Nickolai mentioned more events and attractions than we can fit in here; to name a few: Bold Archery Design of Jeffersonville will set up an archery station; there will be photo and selfie stations; there will be a dance performance by the Catskill Dance Company; and the Delaware Valley Opera Company will be there. The truth is, in order to find out all there is to do, you’ll just have to show up and see for yourself.

Check out and like the Country Fair Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/callicooncountryfair, for daily updates, map and schedules.

TRR file photo by Jonathan Charles Fox

Alpacas from Buck Brook Farm, seen here at a previous event, will be among the farm denizens visiting the Callicoon Country fair in keeping with its country theme.

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The Crier Brothers, a rock/indie rock/classic rock group, will be one of a bevy of bands performing on one of the two stages—one by the railroad station and one by the riverfront—at the Callicoon Country Fair.

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There will be food vendors all around town, including Big Kev’s barbeque.

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The Hysterical Society Variety Show HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society will present “The Hysterical Society Variety Show” on Friday, July 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Cooperage. Gather your friends and spend an evening with some original variety acts showcasing local celebrities, all to benefit the historical society. The upcoming show will feature the Peter Florance Band, Roger “GIZMO” Hunt, the Honesdale Dance Studio, The Mop Tops and Mr. W. Sebastian Mendler of Honesdale (and associates). The MC will be Bob Mermell.

Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. The Cooperage is located at 1030 Main St. Call 570/253-3240.

Concert honors Alexander

LIBERTY, NY — The Town of Liberty and the Windjammers, a group dedicated to the preservation and performance of circus music, are sponsoring a concert and memorial plaque dedication to composer Russell Alexander on Monday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m. Alexander was a famous circus band instrumentalist and composer who died in Liberty in 1915.

A band of about 30 musicians, including Charlie Barbuti, the town supervisor, who will be playing tuba, will be performing the music on the Liberty Stage, 119 North Main St.

Port Jervis Art Walk

Hawley to hold scavenger hunts

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce will present the 17th annual Arts Walk Summer Street Fair on Saturday, July 18 (rain date, July 19) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Front Street. Contributed photo The movie “Frozen” will Activities for kids will be part be shown at 9 p.m.

The event is free, offering of the Arts Walk Summer Street a combination of fine artFair. ists, crafters, musicians, dancers and performers. Businesses in the tri-state area have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. “We have performing artists, painters, photographers, craftspeople with unique handmade items and a fun-filled day for the family,” said executive director Charlene Trotter.

The movie will be shown on a 42-foot inflatable screen with state-of-the-art sound. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.

The movie is sponsored by Bon Secours Charity Hospital System, and event sponsors are Orange & Rockland Utilities and Erni Girl Designs. Media sponsors are Neversink Media Group, Pike County Dispatch and The River Reporter.

For more information, visit www. tristatechamber.org or call 845/856-6694.

HAWLEY, PA — The Downtown Hawley Partnership has announced the first Hawley Scavenger Hunt, to take place on Saturday, July 18 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., and continuing every Saturday through October.

Participants will explore Hawley’s downtown and visit local businesses while completing a series of riddles leading them to different locations.

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businesses. As each riddle is solved, participants will be asked to take pictures and upload them to Instagram with the hashtag #FindHawleyPA. Anyone who completes their list by 3 p.m. can redeem their completed cards and show off their snapshots at any participating businesses to redeem their prize.

For more information about the Downtown Hawley Partnership, visit www. visithawleypa.com or find them on Facebook.

Music Talks! at the Catskill Distilling Company BETHEL, NY — The Weekend of Chamber Music will hold its “Music Talks!” event, with feature composer John Corigliano in a discussion and performance of his award-winning film music, at the Catskill Distilling Company at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. There will be screened excerpts from the films “Altered

States” and “The Red Violin,” with music

by Corigliano.

To make reservations for dinner before the show, call 845/583-3141. For tickets, visit www.wcmconcerts.org/shop/concerttickets.

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Jenny McCarthy comes to Cove Haven

Open-air concert for Neversink Museum CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Museum presents an afternoon of Americana, Folk and Bluegrass music, served up with a Tex-Mex lunch, featuring Hudson Valley favorites Annie and Mike Baglione, plus special guests Breakneck Annie, Kyle Hancharek, Steven & Clancy Lane and others on Saturday, July 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the D&H Canal Park and Visitors Center, 58 Hoag Rd. (just off Route 209). General admission costs $15, $12 for museum members and includes a Tex-Mex lunch.

All proceeds from the concert benefit the Neversink Valley Museum of History and Innovation.

This is an outdoor concert under the pavilion behind the D&H Canal Visitors Center. Guests can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the afternoon. The Contributed photo lunch will feature Tex-Mex Steven & Clancy Lane favorites, tortilla chips, dessert and a beverage.

For more information, visit neversinkmuseum.org or call 845/754-8870. Updates are posted on the museum’s Facebook page.

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Pericopes + 1

Pericopes + 1 at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — International musical trio Pericopes +1 will be at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Saturday, July 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Pericopes + 1 began in 2009 as a jazz duo in northern Italy started by Italian pianist Alessandro Sgobbio and saxophonist Emiliano Vernizzi. Vernizzi first met American drummer Nick Wight in early 2012 while they were on tour together in Europe. “We quickly realized that we had a lot in common,� says Emiliano Vernizzi. “We share similar influences, familiar paths and the desire to eliminate borders through music,� adds Wight.

The trio’s balance of improvisation and composition blends elements of post-rock, avant garde, European/ American folk music, Afro-American and other ethnic music styles.

BYOB. Donations are collected at the door. The Cooperage Project is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance, learning and good times. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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Along with comedians Paula Bel, April Macie, Lynn Koplitz and Tammy Pescatelli, McCarthy will be performing comedy that is, as the title of the tour implies, a mixture of different themes surrounding what it’s really like to be a woman. Their hilarious spin on everyday experiences, blended seamlessly with witty banter and adult overtones, make this a great tour for lovers to come and see together.

McCarthy currently hosts her own Sirius radio show along with Tammy Pescatelli, the two comedians mingling with callers, guests and fans on social media. McCarthy is also known for her marriage to Donnie Wahlberg, the older brother of actor Mark Wahlberg, the two having eloped in August 2014.

Tickets are complimentary to guests staying the night on property; event-only tickets can be purchased for $65.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.; the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information on the resort, including packages and specials, visit covepoconoresorts.com or call 888/654-9841. For reservations, visit www.CPResorts. com or call 800/972-7168.

Art classes for kids HASBROUCK, NY — The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck offers summer classes in a range of techniques and styles for youngsters five and older. Courses include all needed materials. The first class is called, “Color! Color!

Color!� Led by Alana Sherman, it teaches about color through several art experiments and includes creating an original work. Fill-in-the-color pictures are available for students who prefer that approach. It takes place on Thursday, July 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and costs $5 per child. “OOOH!! Scissors, Paper, Glue� is a “Picture Pie� workshop that has kids divide a circle, like slices of a pie, to make pictures of all kinds of objects. They’ll cut triangles—and lots of other shapes—from paper and put the pieces together to create birds, fish, flowers and animals.

It takes place on Thursday, July 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and costs $5 per child. “Let’s Make Picture Books� is led by picture book artist Helena Clare Pittman, who will help kids make alphabet stories, counting stories and simple tall tales about the things that happen in their lives. Using folded paper, pencils and markers, they’ll gain artistic inspiration as Pittman reads from her own books, and the work of other picture book artists, and shows them techniques for making their own personal picture books.

It takes place on Friday, August 7, at 1 p.m., and costs $10 per child.

To enroll or for information on the classes, contact sherman_alana@yahoo.com. For information on the Old Stone House, visit www.TheOldStoneHouseOfHasbrouck.org.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m unsure whether I can feel all three of those things at one time, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to tell you that it is possible to experience them all in rapid succession. Of course, the reference itself is to a famous Rogers and Hart tune written for the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadway musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pal Joeyâ&#x20AC;? and is still popular to this day. Everyone and their mother has recorded it, including Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme.

I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sing it for you, but if Sinead Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor can do it, why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I? Come to think of it, even Rod Stewart has rasped it out in public, so perhaps I should re-think my reticence. Meanwhile, my least favorite singer of all time is currently performing it in her nightclub act in Las Vegas, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident that her busy hands are pseudo-signing the song as she wipes away a single well-orchestrated tear designed to bring down the house. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t embarrass her by saying her name, but it rhymes with Celine Dion. Ooops.

But I digress. With summer in full swing, I am the proverbial headless chicken (I knowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I do it to myself) as I careen from one end of the Upper Delaware River region to the other, searching for entertainment to write about, photograph and ponder. Last Friday, a performer who has been on my radar for years came to town with his one-man show, and it has bothered me that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d yet to catch his act, so off I went. Actor/singer/weekend resident Charles Baran was in town with his show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recipes for Disaster,â&#x20AC;? and he invited me to attend, in spite of the fact that I would likely express my humble opinion of the performance. As it turns out, I had a good time, along with the rest of the crowd that showed up in Bethel (www.catskilldistillingcompany.com) that evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recipesâ&#x20AC;? is (IMHO) a loving tribute to oldschool cabaret with songs strung together by stories culled from Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal life, interspersed with anecdotal references to his career and how he got to where he is today. Long before he regaled the crowd with an amusing true story about stalking Bette Midler, I had made notes regarding her influence on the entertainer, which were clear. His musicians (The Dill Pickle Club Band) were kept busy as Baran presented a pastiche of clever songs, several of which I was unfamiliar with, which was refreshingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but some of his stories kind of hung in the air,

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Charles Baran brought his cabaret act and the Dill Pickle Club band to Bethel, NY last weekend, treating the audience to an evening of old-school cabaret entertainment.

One of the Slipper Roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star attractions, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;?Hazel Honeysuckle,â&#x20AC;? has mastered the art of burlesque and was featured at the NACL in Highland Lake last weekend.

An assortment of crystals, tinctures and psychic readings could be found at the Spirit Quest Expo at the Tusten Town Hall last Sunday.

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All in all, I was happy to have the experience and Baran was happy to see my dog, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep an eye on him (www.charlesbaran.com) and apprise you of his next performance here in the Catskills.

Bothered by the fact that I (once again) had to choose where I would go next, I decided to eschew (look it up!) Def Leppard (www.bethelwoodscenter. org) in favor of the burlesque show (www.slipperroom.com) making a one-night-only appearance at the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY. Having seen this mĂŠlange (look it up!) of comics (Mel Frye) magicians (Matthew Holtzclaw) and strippers (including the incomparable â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hazel Honeysuckleâ&#x20AC;?) in past seasons at the venue, (www.nacl.org), I had a good idea of what was in store, but also to expect the unexpected, which this time around turned out to be a ventriloquist. To say I was thrilled would be an understatement, having a life-long fascination with the art and a strong desire to learn how to do it myself, which would finally give the Wonder Dog a voice. The show was spectacular, the wooden dummy was foul-mouthed, and the theatre was packed to the rafters. As always, the NACL delivers quality entertainment to the Catskills. Lucky us.

In the mood to feel bewitched, I was intrigued enough to make my way to Narrowsburg, NY for the first-ever â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit Quest Expoâ&#x20AC;? jointly produced by local professional â&#x20AC;&#x153;intuitivesâ&#x20AC;? Brenda Seldin and Alissa Smith, which was thrumming with activity by the time we arrived. I perused the booths and vendors, which included crystals, tinctures, energy healers and aura photography, while the sound of Native American flutes filled the Tusten Town Hall and folks were seen having psychic readings in-between a variety of workshops being held. Even Dharma had an opportunity to spend a few minutes with Kristy Cammerota (www.sitstayzen) and experience some â&#x20AC;&#x153;acupressure for pets,â&#x20AC;? which put her in a blissed-out state that lasted for hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having never seen an event of this type in the area,â&#x20AC;? Seldin told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the outcome would be, so we were extremely gratified to see so many people come out and enjoy the day with us!â&#x20AC;? Next up? Company coming. Uh oh.

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History Day at Ten Mile River NARROWSBURG, NY — The Ten Mile River Scout Museum is hosting History Day, a free event celebrating the history of Sullivan County and the region, on Saturday, July 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps (Headquarters Camp), 1481 Crystal Lake Rd. The event is supported by local historians, the Tusten Historical Society, reenactment groups, the Fort Delaware Museum and the National Park Service.

There will be lectures and displays on the 1763 massacre at Ten Mile River by Sullivan County Historian John Conway, the history of Zane Gray, the Battle of Minisink, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the Dan Beard Outdoor School, a hands-on family-friendly presentation on the French and Indian War, and a display on Narrowsburg and early aviation by the Tusten Historical Society.

There will be a small encampment and display by members of the 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry (Civil War reenactment group), and re-enactors of the pioneer era and the French and Indian War. Elaine Freed Lindenblatt will talk about the Red Apple Rest and will sell and sign her new book, “Stop at the Red Apple.”

There will be a hike visiting local historical landmarks, self-guided walks of the Ten Mile River CCC Camp site; and the Ten Mile River Scout Museum will have displays on local Native American rock shelters, local wildlife,

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A re-enactor of the pioneer era displays period tools and artifacts at the Ten Mile River Scout Museum. and the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

The Kernochan Blockhouse, a reproduction miniature pioneering-era blockhouse, has period tools, games and household items. A recreation of a 1930s-era Boy Scout open-air cabin has exhibits on camp life in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

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Battle of Minisink commemorated REGION — The 236th anniversary of the American Revolution’s Battle of Minisink will be commemorated this weekend on both sides of the Delaware River. On Friday evening, July 17, living historians of the Navasing Long Rifles and Third Ulster Militia will set up an 18thcentury encampment at the Battleground Park located on County Route 168, and will remain through Sunday mornTRR file photo by Dave Hulse ing. The public is invited to The Minisink Battle visit and learn about the sig- Monument at the nificant sites of the battle and Battleground Park was weaponry and equipment of erected for the centennial the period. On Saturday, at in 1879. the Grave of the Unknown Soldier on River Road in Lackawaxen, PA, Pike County Historian George J. Fluhr will host his 42nd consecutive commemoration ceremony at 1 p.m. For more information on the Pike County ceremony, call 570/559-7444.

At 4 p.m., there will be an observance at the memorial field at Battle of Minisink Park where Delaware Company President and Sullivan County (NY) Historian John Conway of Barryville, NY will serve as master of ceremonies. The ceremony will include remarks from local notables, a keynote address by Kristina M. Heister, superintendent, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and a placement of memorial floral tributes by local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapters, among other commemorative actions.

At the program’s anticipated 5 p.m. conclusion, participants are welcome to enjoy the park’s picnic facilities, which include a grill and tables, and self-guided hiking trails.

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Honesdale is tour’s end for Weather Project

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ONESDALE, PA — The Weather Project, NACL’s two-year art and science project, developed in collaboration with a dozen community groups, will come to the end of its 2015 tour on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. in Honesdale’s Central Park. Prior to that date, the company will be teaching weekly theatre workshops for local children to perform as the Solar Munchkins in the play.

The children’s workshops will take place at collaborating partner The Cooperage on Main Street. There is one remaining workshop, on Tuesday, July 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Weather Project premiered last summer on a ball field in Yulan, NY. Over the course of the winter, the NACL ensemble and Tannis Kowalchuk, NACL’s artistic director, continued to develop the play, which is touring the region this summer. Stops have included Brooklyn, Livingston Manor, and Liberty, NY. Raising awareness about climate change and a call for action was not the only objective of building The Weather Project within a community setting. Kowalchuk said, “I believe that every human being is, by nature, creative.

The Weather Project provides an opportunity for everyday people to be creative, to connect with their hidden talents and with each other.”

There will be a dress rehearsal on Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. in the park. For information, call The Cooperage, 570/253-2020 or NACL Theatre, 845/557-0694.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Jul. 16 Everest Vacation Bible School

BEACH LAKE — For children ages 3-11 at Beach Lake United Methodist Church (across from the Beach Lake Fire Hall), 7 Milanville Rd., 6:30-8pm. Kids embark on a fun-filled, icy expedition overcoming obstacles with God’s awesome power.

Open and free to all.

Shadowland Theatre Presents: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

ELLENVILLE — This classic comedy by the great American farceur Ken Ludwig is a love letter to the theatre. ThursdaysSaturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm. Tickets: $39; $34 matinee. www.Shadowland Theatre.org, 845/647-5511.

The Rock Hill Circus

HONESDALE — Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. All kinds of games to play, or bring your own. Game giveaway: Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom™ courtesy of Stronghold Games. 570/253-2020.

ROCK HILL — Nana’s House Child Care Center, a not-for-profit child care center, hosts a circus to celebrate 20 years of serving Sullivan County’s children, at their Rock Hill location, 2pm. Three-day event. Free for children 3 and under.

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Liberty Elks Soccer Shoot

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Game Night

LIBERTY — Show off your soccer skills and win prizes at the Liberty Elementary School Athletic Field, 3pm. Ages 4-13.

Free admission. For more info: call Kendra 845/699-0262.

Live Music with John Curtin

HAWLEY — Live music with John Curtin at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 6-9pm. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or call 570/226-1337.

Shadowland Theatre Presents: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

ELLENVILLE — This classic comedy by the great American farceur Ken Ludwig is a love letter to the theatre. ThursdaysSaturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm. Tickets: $39; $34 matinee. www.Shadowland Theatre.org, 845/647-5511.

Teen Tech Time

CALLICOON — The Western Sullivan Public Library holds “Teen Tech Time” for all area teens at the Delaware Free Branch, 2-4pm on Thursdays. Examine technology, dissect a computer, design a game, explore a possible career, or just have fun. To register or for more information, visit WSPLonline.org or call 845/887-4040.

HONESDALE — Truck petting zoo at Wayne County Public Library, 1406 Main St., 5:30-7:30pm. No animals, just trucks. Lots of trucks from cement mixers to firetrucks all parked on 14th Street for young (and old) truck lovers to touch, sit in and explore. 570/253-1220.

Variety show

HONESDALE — The Hysterical Society Variety Show presented by The Wayne County Historical Society at The Cooperage, 7-10pm. Featuring Peter Florance Band, Roger “GIZMO” Hunt, Honesdale Dance Studio, The Mop Tops, Mr. W. Sebastian Mendler of Honesdale (and associates). MC Bob Mermell. $20 advance tickets/$25 at the door. For tickets, call 570/253-3240.

Sat., Jul. 18 30th Annual Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival

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HAWLEY — The 30th annual Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 10am-5pm.

An educational, fun-filled opportunity for all ages to learn about and experience firsthand many of nature’s mysteries through live animals, arts and crafts. Admission: $5 per person, children 12 and under free. www.audubonfestival.com.

Fri., Jul. 17

HAWLEY — Burning Bridget Cleary at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, two shows, 6pm and 8:30pm. Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

NORTH BRANCH — Weekend of Chamber Music (WCM) at North Branch Inn. “Music & the Movies” with improv, film clips and conversation with WCM’s violinist Andy Wagoner and cellist Caroline Stinsom, 7:30pm. Cash bar, refreshments. Tickets: $25. Visit www.WC Mconcerts.org.

Battle of Minisink Commemoration

MINISINK FORD — Navasing Long Rifles and Third Ulster Militia will set up an 18th-century encampment at the Battleground Park located on County Route 168, and will remain through Sunday morning. The public is welcome to visit, learn about the battle and the weaponry and equipment of the period.

Giant bazaar

YOUNGSVILLE — St. Francis Church giant bazaar held outside in the parking lot, 4020 State Rte. 52, 6-10pm. Games, prizes, food, door prizes, music by DJ Mark. Rain date July 19.

‘Godspell’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Godspell” presented by The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop at The Rivoli Theatre, 8pm.

Tickets: $22 general admission; $18 for seniors, students and military. Tickets in advance: www.SCDW.net, also at the door. 845/436-5336.

Live Music Friday

HAWLEY — Live Music Friday at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel. com or call 570/226-1337.

Live Piano Music at Settlers Inn

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10pm. Fridays and Saturdays.

Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or call 570/226-2993.

Rummage Sale

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

Alive, vibrant and lyrical Celtic music: Burning Bridget Cleary

Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm.

Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Battle of Minisink Commemoration

MINISINK FORD — At 4 p.m., there will be an observance at the memorial field at Battle of Minisink Park. Sullivan County Historian John Conway of Barryville, NY will serve as master of ceremonies.

The ceremony will include remarks from local notables, a keynote address by Kristina M. Heister, superintendent, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and a placement of memorial floral tributes by local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapters, among other commemorative actions.

Battle of Minisink Commemoration

LACKAWAXEN — Pike County Historian George J. Fluhr will host his 42nd consecutive commemoration ceremony at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier, Lackwaxen & Union Cemetery (St. Mark’s Lutheran Church), 1 p.m. 570/559-7444.

Catskill Society of Model Engineers open house

LIBERTY — The Catskill Society of Model Engineers, 11 Maple St., hosts an open house every Saturday during July and August, 11am-3pm. Seven operating model railroads. Free admission. Visit www.csme.club. 845/467-5161.

Cheese making class

CALLICOON CENTER — Learn the basics of cheese making at Apple Pond Farm, 10:30am-12:30pm. $40/person.

Registration and payment required.

Email sonja@appledponfarm.com.

Community Flea Market/Yard Sale

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Kauneonga Lake Fire Department will sponsor its 5th annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale at their firemen’s pavilion, 3594 Rte. 55.

Country Voices Poetry Reading

NARROWSBURG — Members of the Country Voices Poetry Group will read their original works in the upstairs reading room of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, 37 Main St., 2pm. Readings on a variety of themes from their newly published chapbook, “Country Voices Poetry.” Refreshments and discussion.

845/252-7576.

Downtown bird walk

LIVINGSTON MANOR - Downtown bird walk with Sullivan County Audubon member Lance Verderame, 10:30 a.m.

Verderame is Audubon’s field trip coordinator for the New York State Young Birders Club. Begins at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St. Call 845/439 5507.

Fallburg alumni reunion

WOODRIDGE — Fallsburg Alumni Association reunion and luncheon at the Woodridge Municipal Hall, 11am-2pm.

Donation: $13. Reservations suggested.

845/434-5371.

Farming with Kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc.

Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

Free community luncheon

NARROWSBURG — 2 Franks’ Café, a free lunch open to the public at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge St., 12noon-1pm. Come for a free meal and fellowship.

Free tasting

HAWLEY — Free tasting every Saturday at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 12noon-2pm. info@MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

Giant bazaar

YOUNGSVILLE — St. Francis Church giant bazaar held outside in the parking lot, 4020 Rte. 52, 6-10pm. Games, prizes, food, door prizes, music by DJ Mark.

Rain date July 19.

‘Godspell’

calling 7:30pm. Food available, prizes.

973/903-9853, on Facebook at Catskill Animal Rescue Inc.

Penny social/silent art auction

NARROWSBURG — Penny social/silent art auction at Tusten Town Hall. Doors open 12noon, calling begins 1:30pm.

Net proceeds to benefit Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service and NYPA Fire Victims Fund. Lunch available.

Pericopes +1 perform at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — International musical trio Pericopes +1, at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. Doors open 7pm, music 7:30-9:30pm. The trio’s balance of improvisation and composition blends elements of post-rock, avant garde, European/American folk music, Afro-American and other ethnic music styles. BYOB. Donations collected at the door.

Port Jervis Arts Walk

PORT JERVIS — The Summer Street Fair featuring the 17th Annual Arts Walk, on historic Front Street, 11am-5pm.

Rummage Sale

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

Secret Garden Tour

MILFORD — The Milford Garden Club annual Secret Garden Tour. The gardens on the tour differ in style and concept and offer a diversity of gardening approaches. Garden locations are secret until the day of the tour. Tickets: $20. Held rain or shine. 570/686-1043.

Shadowland Theatre Presents: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

ELLENVILLE — This classic comedy by the great American farceur Ken Ludwig is a love letter to the theatre. ThursdaysSaturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm. Tickets: $39; matinee $34. www.Shadowland Theatre.org, 845/647-5511.

‘Songs of the Great War’ at historical society

EQUINUNK — In a return engagement, actor/singer and historian Ken Parks presents “Follow the Drum: British and American Songs of the Great War, 1914– 1917” at the Equinunk Historical Society, 1972 Pine Mill Rd., 1pm. 570/224-6722, www.equinunkhistory.org.

Spaghetti and meatball benefit dinner

ELDRED — Spaghetti and meatball dinner to benefit Chantel Kuhn-Kunkeli at the Highland Town Hall, 1-7pm. Chantel, a longtime Highland resident and mother of two boys in Eldred High School, is battling stage 4 ovarian cancer. Adults $10, seniors $8, children under 10 $5, under 4 free. Raffles and 50/50. 845/701-0378.

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Godspell” presented by The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop at The Rivoli Theatre, 8pm.

Tickets $22 general admission; $18 for seniors, students and military. Tickets in advance: www.SCDW.net, also at the door. 845/436-5336.

The Rock Hill Circus

Hawley Scavenger Hunt

Weekend of Chamber Music Summer Festival: Persistence of Vision

HAWLEY — The Downtown Hawley Partnership presents the first Hawley Scavenger Hunt, 12noon-3pm. Participants will explore local businesses while completing a series of riddles leading them to different locations. www.vis ithawleypa.com.

Live piano music in the dining room

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10pm. Fridays and Saturdays.

Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or call 570/226-2993.

Manchester Community Library Book Sale

EQUINUNK — Monthly book sale third Saturday every month until November and the first Saturday of December, 9am-12 noon. Paper-back books $.25, hard-cover books $.50, Amazon sale books as marked. 570/224-4173.

Penny social

LIBERTY — Catskill Animal Rescue Inc. penny social at Liberty Firehouse, 258 Sprague Ave., doors open 6pm,

ROCK HILL — Nana’s House Child Care Center, a not-for-profit child care center, hosts a circus to celebrate 20 years of serving Sullivan County’s children, at their Rock Hill location, 2pm. Free for children 3 and under. 845/794-3826.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Weekend of Chamber Music’s (WCM) barn concert at Eddie Adams’ Farm on North Branch Road, 8pm; pre-concert talk, 7pm. Tickets: $30; free for students 18 and under.

Visit www.WCMconcerts.org.

Sun., Jul. 19 30th Annual Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival

HAWLEY — The 30th annual Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 10am-5pm.

An educational, fun-filled opportunity for all ages to learn about, and experience firsthand, many of nature’s mysteries through live animals, arts and crafts. Admission: $5 per person, children 12 and under free. www.audubonfestival.com.

Art group show

GRAHAMSVILLE — An opening reception with refreshments for the Studio Monday Art Group at Daniel Pierce Library, 328 Main Street, 2-4pm. The

show and sale remain on display in the lower level throughout the year. The Studio Monday Art Group meets weekly at the library on Mondays from 9:30am12:30pm. 845/985-7233.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

HAWLEY — Blues, Brews & BBQ on the deck at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 6-9pm.

Every Sunday through Labor Day, a rotating line-up of live music and a featured local craft beer. $32.50 includes selections from the grill with sides of summer picnic staples. Reservations recommended. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets Association’s weekly market at Callicoon Creek Park on Audrey Dorer Drive, 11am2pm. The market now has 35 individual vendors with a variety of products.

888/270-2015.

Community Flea Market/Yard Sale

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Kauneonga Lake Fire Department will sponsor its 5th annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale at their firemen’s pavilion, 3594 State Route 55.

‘Godspell’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Godspell” presented by The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop at The Rivoli Theatre, 2pm.

Tickets: $22 general admission; $18 for seniors, students and military. Tickets in advance: www.SCDW.net, also at the door. 845/436-5336.

Milford Farmers Market

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

Pine Mill Community Hall pancake breakfast

LOOKOUT — Sunday Breakfast at Pine Mill, 919 Pine Mill Rd., 7:30-11:30am.

Menu includes cheese omelets, sausage, pancakes, home fries, juice, coffee or tea. Adults $8; $4 for under 10; infants free. 570/224-8500.

Rock for Rescue

NEWFOUNDLAND — Rock for Rescue benefit event at Renegades Saloon to raise funds for the Greene Dreher Volunteer Fire Co. Ride for Rescue sign-up, 9-10am. Rock for Rescue 2-9pm. Open mic and jam, 9:30pm to close.

Shadowland Theatre Presents: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

ELLENVILLE — This classic comedy by the great American farceur Ken Ludwig is a love letter to the theatre. ThursdaysSaturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Tickets: $39; matinee $34. www.ShadowlandTheatre.org, 845/647-5511.

The Rock Hill Circus

ROCK HILL — Nana’s House Child Care Center, a not-for-profit child care center, hosts a circul to celebrate 20 years of serving the children of Sullivan County, at their Rock Hill location, 2pm. Free for children 3 and under.

845/794-3826.

Unitarian meeting

BEACH LAKE, PA — Christine San Jose will offer a selection of poetry readings from the ancient past through to today at the meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 19 at the Berlin Township Community Center. A social time and refreshments follow the program. For directions visit www. uduuf. org/directions.

Weekend of Chamber Music Summer Festival

LOCH SHELDR AKE — All strings concert at SUNY Sullivan, Selig Threatre. 3pm. J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Corigliano. Tickets: $20; free for students 18 and under. Visit www.WCMconcerts.org.

Mon., Jul. 20 Discussion of ‘On The Road’

MONTICELLO — Book talk/discussion of Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road” and all things ‘Beat’ at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 393 Broadway, 7:15pm.

845/794-4660.

Program and band concert

LIBERTY — Concert commemorating composer and virtuoso Russell Alexander his life and music, who died in Liberty in 1915, at the Liberty Stage, 119 North Main St., 1:30pm. Presented by the Town of Liberty and Windjammers Unlimited.

Dedication of plaque and performance of his compositions.

Wed., Jul. 22 Jazz on the Deck

HAWLEY — Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-9pm. A rotating line-up of live jazz every Wednesday.

Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or call 570/226-2993.

Rock Hill Summer Concert Series

ROCK HILL — Join the Rock Hill Business and Community Association for the 3rd annual outdoor Rock Hill Summer Concert Series, held every Wednesday evening in July and August from 6:308:30pm, 223 Rock Hill Dr. (location for the Rock Hill Farmers’ Market). Free.

Bring chairs or blankets. www.facebook. com/RockHillSummerConcertSeries.

Thurs., Jul. 23 Live music with John Curtin

HAWLEY — Live music with John Curtin at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 6-9pm. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or call 570/226-1337.

Poetry reading

MONTICELLO — The Alchemy Club poetry reading at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 393 Broadway, 6:30pm.

845/794-4660.

Shadowland Theatre Presents: ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

ELLENVILLE — This classic comedy by the great American farceur Ken Ludwig is a love letter to the theatre. ThursdaysSaturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Tickets: $39; matinee $34. www.ShadowlandThe atre.org, 845/647-5511.

Teen Tech Time

CALLICOON — The Western Sullivan Public Library holds “Teen Tech Time” for all area teens at the Delaware Free Branch, 2-4pm on Thursdays. Examine technology, dissect a computer, design a game, explore a possible career, or just have fun. To register or for more information visit WSPLonline.org or call 845/887-4040.

Weekend of Chamber Music: Music Talks at Catskill Distilling BETHEL — The Weekend of Chamber Music holds its “Music Talks!” event, with feature composer John Corigliano in a discussion and performance of his award-winning film music, at the Catskill Distilling Company. 7:30pm. Screened excerpts from the films “Altered States” and “The Red Violin,” with music by Corigliano. For dinner reservations, call 845/583-3141. For tickets, visit www. wcmconcerts.org/shop/concert-tickets.

Fri, Jul. 24 Comedy Night at Cocoon

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

Live Music Friday

HAWLEY - Live Music Friday at Glass— wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or call 570/226-1337.

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

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House for Rent Available 8/1/2015 Newly Renovated elec/propane heat tenant pays all utilities walking distance to main street and Pete’s Market 4BR, EIK, LR, Den, 1 bath $850 per month Plus 1 month security NO ward 8 NO pets Call 845-252-3490

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For Rent 2/2 Mobile home in Lackawaxen.

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SUN TRAIL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/3/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 8084 Rte. 55, Grahamsville, NY 12740, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

certificate, and all bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked : SURPLUS TOWN HALL OLD SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LUMBERLAND VIRGINIA V. HORN TOWN CLERK July 9, 2015

DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Cochecton, Sullivan County, NY will receive sealed bids for supplying the Town with No. 2 fuel oil, diesel fuel and regular gasoline, from August 13, 2015 through July 31, 2016 delivered on 48 hours notice. Please use Journal of Commerce for the day of July 31, 2015 for bids.

Bids will be accepted at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am – 3:00pm at 74 Smales Road, Lake Huntington, NY 12752; until 3:00pm on August 11, 2015, or they may be sent to P.O Box 295, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 and they will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:30pm on August 12, 2015 at the regular Town Board Meeting..

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Hollye Schulman, Town Clerk, Town of Cochecton, PO Box 295, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 and must bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder.

No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days from the date of the bid opening.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on August 12, 2015. In the case two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price the Town Board may award the contract to any such bidder.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

The attention of the bidders is particularly called to the non-collusive bid certification, which must be provided, pursuant to Sec. 103-D of the General Municipal Law and that section of Sec. 103-A of the General Municipal Law, is hereby considered to be part of any contract to purchase which may be entered into.

For more information please contact Highway Superintendent at 932-8737.

BY ORDER OF TOWN BOARD TOWN OF COCHECTON Hollye Schulman, Town Clerk Dated 7/14/2015

CORK AND TIN LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/25/15.

Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 335 State Street, Apartment 1L, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

37 TERRACE PLACE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/25/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 935 Starlight Road Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful activity RZVAA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/01/15. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 143 St Josephs Hill Rd., Forestburgh, NY 12777. General Purposes.

Marina Maven LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/2/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 299 Starlight Rd, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: General.

MUZZY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/04/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 13 Samyn Rd., Barryville, NY 12719, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

SOUTH 1971 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/10/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 39 Deep Hollow Hill Rd Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

ATTENTION BIDDERS The Town Board of the Town of Lumberland is actively seeking bids on the following: Town Hall old sound system equipment: MPA – 125 Radio Shack PA Amplifier (2) Optimus Speakers (4) Desk Mics Anyone interested in inspecting the above listed equipment should contact the Historian’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737. All bids must be in the Town Clerk’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y., no later than 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, with a bid opening at that time, and a bid award will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. Bids for each specific item must contain a signed, non-collusion

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING of the Planning Board of the Town of Tusten , Sullivan County, New York will be held at the Tusten Town Hall, in said town on the 20th day of July 2015, at 7:20 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day, on the application of: Natural Contents Kitchen, Daneille Gaebel, 266 4th Street, Narrowsburg, for a home business special use permit, further identified as Tax Map Section 11-8-8.1 under the Zoning Law of the Town of Tusten.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. LORRAINE MATTARAZZO AKA LORRIANE MATTARAZZO; 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 March 16, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at lobby of Sullivan County Court House On August 18, 2015 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 21 YORK LAKE RD, BARRYVILLE, NY 12719 Section: 24 Block: 1 Lot: 8.3 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan, State of New York, and being a portion of Lots No. 16 and 17 of the Seventh Division of the Minisink Patent. 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 $246,297.52 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2014-1165 Michael Mednick, Esq.; REFEREE Nob Hill 43-44 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/3/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 1701 50th St, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Purpose: General.

Legal Notice: Notice of Qualification of Roseway Solar LLC. Authority filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 9/26/14, and amended on 6/10/15 to change name to Sharon Solar LLC. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in DE on 8/20/14, and amended to change name to Sharon Solar LLC on 5/5/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process can be served and SSNY will mail process to Sharon Solar LLC c/o CT Corp, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. DE Address of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: The Maxx Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 1/6/2015. The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 2 Schutle road Grahamsville, NY 12740 HSK Equities LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/15/15. 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.

R G LUDWIGSEN, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/17/15. Office: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Robert Ludwigsen, 1422 State Route 42, Forestburgh, NY 12777. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING & PAVILION STAINING PROJECT BID The Town of Lumberland is actively seeking bids for the exterior painting of the Glen Spey Town Hall and the staining of the Town Pavilion. This project is subject to New York State Prevailing Wage requirements.

Specifications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. or by calling (845) 856-8600 Ext. 210. Bids must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 2:15 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office, with a bid opening at that time. A bid award will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737. All bids must include a signed Non-Collusion form. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

By Order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk July 9, 2015 Section of Law - 206 Rachves Estates LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/14/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 199 Lee Ave #161, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Purpose: General.

Section of Law - 206 1152 Route 52 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/7/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Fallview Capital, 551 Madison Ave Ste 1101, New York, NY 10022.

Purpose: General.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Cochecton, Sullivan County, NY will receive sealed bids for the delivered price for ice control sand to the Town Highway Garage in Lake Huntington, New York, from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, as required. The ice control sand must be natural brown sand and must otherwise at minimum meet Sullivan County minimum requirements, all as fully described in Bid Specifications available from the Town of Cochecton Highway Superintendent and delivered to Cochecton Highway Garage. Each bidder must present documentation of Sullivan County specifications and analysis report on product to be delivered.

Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2015 and they will be opened at 7:30 p.m., August 12, 2015 at the regular Town Board meeting at the Town Hall located at

Legal Notice 74 Smales Rd., Lake Huntington, NY 12752.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “sand bid” addressed to Hollye Schulman, Town Clerk, Town of Cochecton, PO Box 295, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 and must bear on the face thereof the name and address or the bidder.

No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days from the date of the bid opening.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder at or after the regular Town Board meeting on August 12, 2015. In the case two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price the town board may award the contract to any such bidder.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

The attention of the bidders Is particularly called to the non-collusive bid certification, which must be provided, pursuant to Sec. 103-D of the General Municipal Law and that section 103-A of the General Municipal Law, is hereby considered to be part of any contract to purchase which may be entered into and proof of NYS Workers’ Compensation coverage is hereby considered to be part of any contract to purchase which may be entered into.

Further information and complete bid specifications are available by contacting Highway Superintendent, Kevin Esselman at 845/932-8737.

BY ORDER OF TOWN BOARD TOWN OF COCHECTON

Legal Notice Hollye Schulman, Town Clerk Dated 7/14/15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. MATTHEW A. SCHERF; 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 April 10, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby Sullivan County Courthouse On August 18, 2015 at 10:00 am.

Premises known as 53 DEVLIN ROAD, HIGHLAND LAKE, NY 12743 Section: 10 Block: 1 Lot: 32.16 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan, and State of New York being the premises conveyed by a deed recorded in liber of deeds 1996 at page 479.

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 $217,268.68 plus interest and costs.

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INGMANS FERRY, PA — There will be opportunities to paddle by day and walk by night at the Pocono Environmental Education Center this weekend.

A Bridge-the-Gap Kayak Paddle will take place on Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free, and beginners are welcome; you will be taught what you need to know. Dress appropriately; you may get wet.

Spaces are limited; call to reserve a kayak. Funding for

this program provided by the William Penn Foundation.

The Nature at Night event on Saturday, July 18 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. is a nighttime walk in the woods. Listen for frogs and look at the stars. Free for members, $5 for non-members.

There’ll be paddling again on Sunday, July 19, this time in canoes as well as in kayaks, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Again, beginners are welcome, and reservations are advised. The cost is $5. Call 570/828-2319.

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The public is invited to Morgan Outdoors for a downtown birdwalk with Sullivan County Audubon member Lance Verderame on Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Verderame is Audubon’s field trip coordinator for the New York State Young Birders Club.

The walk begins at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St. and continues to Livingston Manor’s Renaissance Park along Willowemoc Creek. Local birds will be identified by both sight and sound. You’ll be surprised at how many bird species can be found in the town center. Participants can bring binoculars, if they have them, and a notepad for field notes. To RSVP, call 845/439 5507.

An exhibit of Verderame’s photographs is on display in Morgan Outdoors’ Catskill Park room through August 16. Titled “Catskill Birds,” the photographs are grouped by the different habitats in which the birds can be found. From forests, grassland and fields to wetlands and backyards, all can be seen in Sullivan County. Locations of habitats are shown on an accompanying map, offering viewers ideas for their own birding adventures.

For more information visit www.morgan-outdoors.com or call 845/439 5507.

T.M.R. HISTORY DAY Saturday, July 25, 2015, 1 pm - 5 pm Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps (Headquarters Camp) 1481 Crystal Lake Road, Narrowsburg, N.Y. You and your family are invited to a FREE day of fun celebrating the history of Sullivan County and our region. There will be events and activities for all; including live demonstrations both kids and adults will enjoy and talks by experts on period history. Our event is supported by local history museums, historical societies, reenactment groups and the National Park Service. Bring your entire family. There will be a full program with the following highlights: Lectures & displays on the 1763 massacre at Ten Mile River by Sullivan County Historian John Conway, the history of Zane Gray, the Battle of Minisink, the Civilian Conservation Corps, a family-friendly presentation on the French & Indian War, the Dan Beard Outdoor School; a display on Narrowsburg & Early Aviation.

A small encampment and display by members of the 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry (Civil War reenactment group).

A talk on the Red Apple Rest and book-signing by Elaine Freed Lindenblatt, author of Stop at the Red Apple.

Participation by the Fort Delaware Museum.

Reenactors from Pioneering, French & Indian War and U.S. Civil War eras.

A hike visiting local historical and industrial landmarks.

Self-guided walks of the Ten Mile River C.C.C. Camp site.

The Ten Mile River Scout Museum, with displays on local Native American rock shelters, local wildlife, and the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

The Kernochan Blockhouse, a reproduction miniature pioneering-era blockhouse, with pioneering-era tools, games and household items.

A recreation of a 1930s-era camp open-air cabin, with exhibits on camp life in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

Event will be held rain or shine.

For additional information, call the Ten Mile River Scout Museum at 845-252-3775 or e-mail David Malatzky at dmalatzky@aol.com.

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AWLEY, PA — The exhibiting, as well as sellAudubon Wildlife ing their work. PhotograArt & Craft Festiphy, acrylic and oil paintval is celebrating its 30th ing, serigraphy and wateryear as an educational, color will all be displayed. fun opportunity for all There will be handmade ages to learn about, and craftswork inspired by naexperience firsthand, ture or wildlife, jewelry, many of nature’s mysterclothing, pottery, woodies. It will be held July 18 carving, quilting, metaland 19 at the Wallanpauwork, leatherwork and furpack Area High School on niture. Many of these artRoute 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 ists and craftsmen are from our region. p.m. daily.

The Pennsylvania State The festival will feature Woodmobile will be at the continuous presentations festival on Saturday. This of live animals by some of special exhibit is sponsored the top wildlife experts in Photo by Alan Smith by the PA Department of the Northeast. These ani- Birds like this bluebird will Agriculture. The Woodmomals can be seen up close be only one form of wildlife and in a way few people celebrated at the Audubon Wildlife bile is a fun, informative display used to introduce ever get to see. How they Art & Craft Festival in Hawley, PA the benefits and impact live, their habits, what this weekend. of the PA state timber industry to both they eat, and why they are a lot more afraid of people than people are of them adults and kids. will be explained in easy-to-understand Sculpted Ice Works of the Pocono Mountains will be doing chainsaw ice sculpdetail that you and your children will tures of animals native to Pennsylvania never forget. for visitors to enjoy both days.

Over 80 of the nation’s finest wildlife Sponsored by the Northeast Pennsyland nature artists and craftsmen will be vania Audubon Society, the festival will have free conservation literature and a wide variety of environmental, conservation and wildlife experts on hand. There will be door prizes, nature center exhibits, activities just for kids, and plenty of homemade food.

Funds raised at the festival help to maintain two wetlands in Wayne County and to provide environmental scholarships to students in the area, conservation programs to schools and community organizations, and nature books to schools and libraries.

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Over 80 booths will have the nature-themed goods of artists and craftsmen on display.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14

4.39 4.21 4.26 4.06 3.96 3.91 3.86

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64.76 63.50 66.20 70.16 71.78 72.32 67.46

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels July 14, 2015 Cannonsville: 98% Pepacton: 97.8% Neversink: 98.8% Total: 98.1% Normal Total: 91% Total in 2013: 98.7%

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THE RIVER REPORTER

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

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ogs are one of nature’s most mysterious and intriguing ecosystems. We are fortunate to have a spectacular bog in the Upper Delaware River region, where the public can experience the unique plants, insects, birds and other life forms that thrive in this special habitat.

The Tannersville Cranberry Bog in nearby Monroe County is protected by The Nature Conservancy and open to the public.

Environmental educators from the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center lead guided tours along a floating boardwalk on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, spring through fall.

A rare opportunity to explore the deep center of the Bog is scheduled for August 25 at 10 a.m. Participants can experience a unique area with a “quaking mat” and several unusual plants, while most likely getting their feet wet!

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call 570/6293061 to secure a spot. A fee of $6 is charged to non-members; $4 for Nature Conservancy members and children under 12 years old.

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A bit closer to home is a smaller bog in Pike County, protected through the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on the Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA property in Dingmans Ferry, PA. The public can explore this bog by boardwalk when summer camp is not in session. The bog is currently closed, but will reopen to the public in the fall at the conclusion of the camping season. There is no charge, but accessing the bog trail requires a hike.

Finally, one of the best books on bogs, in my opinion, is “Stirring the Mud: On Swamps, Bogs and Human Imagination,” by Barbara Hurd. Another good resource is “The Book of Swamp and Bog,” by John Eastman.

Bogs are typically characterized by thick mats of sphagnum moss, as well as spruce and tamarack trees.

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Wild calla lily is another common bog plant.

Several species of carnivorous, or insect-eating plants, such as these pitcher plants, thrive in bogs.

30th ANNUAL

July 18 -19 10:00am - 5:00 pm

Juried Artisans Wide Variety of Crafts WILDLIFE FINE ART SALE Craftsmen Demonstrations • Nature Films • Refreshments Nature Center Displays • Door Drawing

WALLENPAUPACK SCHOOL COMPLEX Route 6 • Hawley, PA • FREE PARKING

Entrance: $5.00 • Children 12 & under: Free Proceeds benefit Environmental Scholarship Fund

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