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Pond Eddy Bridge project begins By ANYA TIKKA

OND EDDY, NY — The construction of the new Pond Eddy Bridge, slated to open sometime in 2018, is underway, with heavy equipment lining Route 97 near the existing bridge, and a new short access road leading to the river landing. Both are constructed from large blocks of rock. Traffic along 97 is restricted during the day, when the lanes are closed and opened on alternating sides to allow heavy trucks and excavators access to the riverbank building pad. The construction will take place in stages: first extending halfway across the river from New York, then the other half from the Pennsylvania side, where the two sides will meet. The old bridge, which will stay open throughout the construction, will be taken down. D.A. Collins Construction Project Manager Sarah Hill was busy overseeing the project, but sat down to talk to The

River Reporter for a few moments. “We’ve been here for two weeks now. The company is based just north of Saratoga. This is a decent-size job, about the size we normally do. We do normally bridges, road work, river work, pretty much anything that falls in the heavy highway category,” she said. The New York side of the new bridge will be located on Route 97 across from Hollow Road, whereas the old bridge is located across from High Road. “Right now we have probably about six workers onsite,” Hill said. “On an average day, six to 10. Some of them are locals.” She said that more will be added as the project progresses. The employees who came from Syracuse live in a hotel at the moment, and for office space, the company just rented a disused restaurant close to the bridge. About the locals, she said, “Everybody’s Continued on page 3 TRR photo by Scott Rando

Hummingbirds and damselflies

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Workers are constructing a causeway into the Delaware River in preparation for replacing the Pond Eddy Bridge.

Keep on truckin’ Neither rain nor snow nor a dead engine kept Jonathan Fox from his appointed rounds

EGION — Hummingbirds take nectar from the plentiful orange jewelweed. Another plant that attracts hummingbirds and that is present in wetlands is the cardinal flower, a plant that blooms in mid- to late summer with a

deep red tubular flower that relies heavily on the hummingbirds’ long bill for pollination. For more on wetland aviators, turn to River Talk on page 32.

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Antique sale and show Browsers paradise in Hawley

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IN BRIEF Loch Sheldrake man sentenced to 10 years for burglary

Yasgur Farm plan bogged down By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — The effort to open a campground at the famed Yasgur Farm on Route 17 in Bethel was once again up for review at a meeting of the Bethel Planning Board on August 1. There was quite a bit of discussion about emergency services and how close emergency vehicles should be able to get to any of the camp sites. The issue was raised at a previous meeting by a first responder, but none turned out at this meeting. Wes Illing, the engineer for the project, said in state law there is no defined distance, and provisions in the site plan outlined to accommodate emergency vehicles are adequate. Planning board chairman Dan Gettel said he would have expected Illing or the owner of the property to get in touch with the fire department and ambulance corps to discuss their concerns. Illing and property owner Jeryl Abramson both said several times that they tried repeatedly to get in touch with the individual in question and others, but got no response. Another sticking point was the so-called 239 review of the project from the Sullivan County Department of Planning and Environmental Management, which is required for some projects. Planning commissioner Freda Eisenberg wrote in a letter to the planning board that in her view, Abramson’s application for a special-use permit was incomplete, and Eisenberg had some objections to the site plan. Illing defended the project against her concerns, but Gettel said that because Eisenberg had not signed off on the plan, it would need to be passed by a supermajority of the board, and this planning board was not likely to give such a vote while the commissioner considers the site plan to be incomplete. (It is interesting to note that different boards show varying degrees of deference to the county planning department. In 2013, the county objected to the proposed comprehensive plan for the Town of Callicoon, which invited drilling into the town. In that case, the town board ignored the 239 review, and adopted the plan anyway.) Noise from the campground was another topic of discussion again, with Gettel arguing that because there was going to be amplified music on outdoor stages at the facility, a noise permit from the town board would be required. Illing argued that because the noise would be limited to 65 decibels it would be reasonable, and no noise permit would be needed. Gettel said that in order to move forward, he would need to see a letter from the sound designer who is going to install the speaker system at the camp. The matter will once again be brought before the planning board on September 12.

MONTICELLO, NY — Philip Bellows, 29, of Loch Sheldrake, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 27, to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision by Sullivan County Court Judge Frank J. Labuda for his role in the burglary of a Fallsburg home and possession of a handgun stolen from that home. Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell said that Bellows pled guilty to burglary and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, and admitted to breaking into a home on Astor Road in the Town of Fallsburg on February 1. He admitted stealing various items including jewelry, a .40 caliber handgun and ammunition for the handgun. Farrell said that the crime was solved when Town of Fallsburg police detectives, who were investigating the burglary, saw Adam Awny, Bellow’s co-defendant, walking near Woodland Townhouses holding a Kindle . Two Kindles had been stolen from the home, and further investigation led to the arrest of both Awny and Bellows and the recovery of the handgun, the ammunition, a safe, various personal papers, all of which had also been stolen from the home. Detectives also found that the defendants had sold some of the stolen jewelry to a pawn shop and that jewelry was recovered. Bellows was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,250 as part of his sentence. Awny’s case is pending sentencing.

Weekend rains close Honesdale road HONESDALE, PA — The rainy weekend in the region resulted in flooding along Route Six in Texas Township and in the closing of the highway on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, parts of the area received more than three inches of rain over the weekend. The stormwater runoff forced the closing of the road by the White Mills Fire Department, which then pumped out the excess water.

Sullivan County celebrates National Farmers Market Week SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Farmers’ markets in Sullivan County have formed a collective with the Sullivan County Planning Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County and other community stakeholders with a shared goal: to promote

and improve local farmers’ markets. During National Farmers Market Week, August 7 to 13, the public is invited to take a first look—or closer look—at their local farmers’ market. All markets are featuring special events and a scavenger hunt. Every participant will receive a free tote bag, temporary tattoo, or large sticker. Farmers’ markets across Sullivan County have become increasingly interactive. Dozens of free cooking demos hosted by local chefs help shoppers get ideas for incorporating local food into their meals. Each market has its own unique identity, but almost every location has live music, activities for children and free samples of everything from fresh cheese to hard cider. The markets are located in Barryville, Bethel, Callicoon, Liberty, Monticello, Narrowsburg and Rock Hill. Visit homegrownwithheart.com for more information.

PA ignition interlock law takes effect next year HARRISBURG PA — Pennsylvania state senators John Rafferty and Sean D. Wiley hosted a news conference with local officials and advocacy groups on July 28 to show their support for Pennsylvania’s new ignition interlock law, saying it will save lives and prevent repeat drunk-driving attempts. The new law will require most convicted first-time drunk drivers with illegal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .10 or greater to use ignition interlocks for at least 12 months, effective in August 2017. “Statistics in states that have similar laws clearly show the implementation of ignition interlock devices for first-time offenders significantly reduce drunkdriving fatalities,” said Rafferty, who sponsored the legislation in the senate. “The families of DUI victims have worked so hard to get this bill through. The legislature should be proud that they have done something that will save lives and prevent needless tragedies.” “Act 33 will save lives—that is a fact. Each of us who has suffered the loss of a loved one knows the value in lessening the number of people who climb behind the wheel when alcohol-impaired, and ignition interlock systems work,” said Wiley, who lost a family member to a drunk-driving accident a few years ago. “Act 33 is a huge step in the right direction of curbing drunk driving, but this work is far from done and won’t be finished until alcohol-impaired driving is no longer an issue in this commonwealth.”

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Solarize Sullivan shoots for the sun

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been great, and we’re really excited building the bridge.” The construction has scraped out grass and put down rocks for the new access road and landing. When that’s done, they’ll start with the actual bridge. Pond Eddy resident John Burrow stood on the existing bridge watching the construction. He said he thought building the bridge was a good thing. “The people who live there [on the Pennsylvania side] can have services like fuel gas, fire trucks, and school buses once the new bridge has been built. And it can bring more people here, too.” In an area relying on tourism, he had a novel suggestion for the old bridge that’s doomed to be dismantled because no buyers came forward when it was advertised. “They should make this like a park, like the Highline in New York City,” he suggested, “It’s been a huge success, and it would be an attraction for this area.” Trees and grasses could be planted on the bridge once it’s closed for traffic, and it would be used just as a walkway and park area. You could fish from there, he added. The new bridge is going to run about 65 feet upstream of the current bridge. Burrows and others did wonder how the new bridge was going to be built, given the existing state of the fragile old bridge with limited carrying capacity. Heavy equipment will have to be brought to the other side in order to build the second half of the new bridge, and the Flagstone Road on the Pennsylvania side is very narrow. It borders the Delaware River on one side, and solid rock face on the other side. Hill thought it was no big deal. “We’ll do it,” she said, and also said the company does projects like the this all the time. “We’ll build a road alongside the road, just like here,” she said pointing toward the New York side where the new access road and landing site have already been built for the construction vehicles.

By FRITZ MAYER

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Ramsay Adams, the executive director of Catskill Mountainkeeper, likes to say that the Catskill Brewery is the greenest—or one the greenest—breweries in the country. It’s a fitting place then to kick off a campaign meant to help people develop solar installations for their homes or businesses. According to the organization’s website, “Solarize Sullivan is staffed by Catskill Mountainkeeper’s RenewableNY program and volunteers from throughout Sullivan County, New York.” Sybil Sanchez, program director for Solarize Sullivan, speaking to an overflow crowd in the brewery on July 28, explained that this is a good time to move into solar because incentives from New York State and the federal government reduce the cost of an installation by as much as half. Further, residents who sign up for solar through Solarize Sullivan will receive a 10% discount in the cost of an installation through two companies that have been selected by the organization, Apex Solar and Solar Liberty. There is a deadline on this campaign according to the website, “In order to be eligible for group discounts, all Solarize customers must be enrolled in Solarize Sullivan by September 30th, 2016

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Sybil Sanchez, project manager with Solarize Sullivan, talks with members of the community at Catskill Brewery on July 28. and under contract with an installer by October 15th, 2016.” Unlike the utility-scale solar farms seeking to build large solar installations in the county, this campaign will help to build smaller installations. Homeowners and business owners have the option of purchasing or leasing the installations. Residents who sign up with Solarize Sullivan, which can be done on its website (solarizesullivan.org), are eligible for a free solar sight assessment at their property. The program will also be showcased at an event this weekend at the brewery (see page 8).

Bethel continues campaign against unsafe structures By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — The Bethel Town Board continued its campaign against unsafe and unsightly structures in the town, taking action on six separate properties. First up was one called Villas at White Lake, a construction project that has had no work done on it in 10 years. The project called for removing 17 old bungalows and constructing 17 townhouses on a 2.5-acre parcel on Route 55 across from the town hall. The foundations of some of the new buildings were under construction, but then the project was abandoned, and the foundations remain. Supervisor Dan Sturm said the owner of the property has not responded to violation letters. An engineer inspected the property and suggested that to make the property

safe, the foundations must be filled in or surrounded with new fencing. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for August 10. Regarding another property on Lee Cole Road, Sturm said the town had received a letter from a lawyer requesting the town to hold off on the demolition of the building to give the lawyer time to get familiar with the case, which the town agreed to do. Regarding the old boathouse on Route 17B at Mattison Road, a lawyer threatened litigation if the town moved forward with the demolition of four buildings on the property. Sturm asked the board to set another public hearing on this property to be sure that all of the appropriate steps in the process were followed, and the board agreed. Public hearings were set on three other properties: on 527 Lt. Brender Highway, 13 W. Sullivan St. in Smallwood and 96 E. Thompson, also in Smallwood.

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This house in Smallwood is one of six sites with unsafe structures that the town is addressing. When the town board decides to spend money to take down an unsafe structure, or otherwise spend money to make a property safe, the cost is added to the tax bill of the property owner. If the owner does not pay the tax bill, Sullivan County pays the town the money due for taxes, and eventually the county will foreclose on the property, which will end up in the county tax auction.

Bread and water; and art, too Callicoon’s weigh station gets upgrade By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ALLICOON, NY — When Isaac Green Diebboll bought the historic weigh station and silos on Main Street, he had big plans for them. Part of that plan is coming to fruition, as Green Diebboll and partner Thomas Bosket bring water to the building and host drawing and community potluck nights. ENGN (Engine) Educational Organization for Social, Civic and Creative Practice, is hosting regular casual dinners on even Fridays (when the date is an even number) on the front porch of the Weigh Station on Lower Main Street in Callicoon. On odd Fridays there will be a drawing event, called “Drawing Our Neighbors,” led by Bosket and starting at 6 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome, and you

can have any interest in connection to drawing. Bosket and Green Diebboll are currently preparing to rip open Main Street (for one day) to bring water and sewage pipes into the little building so that they can install a bathroom and fully operational kitchen. They’re making it a community kitchen, where people can regularly cook, share, eat and learn from each other. “So in the DIY [Do It Yourself] spirit of our small town we’re going to begin this tradition before the kitchen’s ready, before there’s water, and while the season’s hot and the weather’s nice,” Green Diebboll said. “So if you want to contribute to the chronicles of the Callicoon Weigh Station and Silos, bring yourself downtown.” The food is free, but donations are accepted to go toward work on the Weigh Station and Silos. RSVP to contact@engncntr.com.

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The Weigh Station in Callicoon is now host to drawing and dinner nights where anyone in the community can come together.

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3D printing at a library near you By LINDA DROLLINGER

ALLLICOON, NY – Nine tweens stand crowded around a gadget that looks like something out of a 1950s sci-fi movie. Smaller than a breadbox and quiet as a mouse, the three-dimensional (3D) printer is constructing a tiny plastic dragon, perfect for this July 21 Teen Tech Time class at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. “Could we build our own Lego kit?” asked one of the kids. “Yes, you could,” said instructor Bill Bodell, Columbia University architecture student and 3D printing expert. In fact, the type of products 3D printing can create is virtually limitless, a fullyarticulated prosthetic hand being one wellpublicized recent example. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When Bodell said 3D printing is already being used in construction, fashion, medicine and dentistry, one parent among the handful of adults in attendance showed everyone the 3D-printed tooth in his mouth. Only a dentist would know that it wasn’t Mother Nature’s own doing. Mother Nature probably should have

patented her products, because 3D bioprinting is about to reproduce most of them. Using bioink, made up of human cells and materials compatible with the human body, bioprinting has already been used to create fully functioning blood vessels (https://www.llnl. gov/news/researchers-3d-print-living-bloodvessels). Working human organs are next (www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/ soon-doctor-print-human-organ-on-demand180954951/?no-ist). After that, brains? Bodell’s youngest students are peppering him with questions asked in techno-jargon and informing him in similar language of upto-the-minute advances in the art and science of 3D printing. The adults are listening in open-mouthed awe as Bodell explains, in terms simple enough for them to understand, how 3D printing works. It works much like conventional computer printing, except that it puts down successive layers of ink until it has produced a threedimensional object. Accomplishing this requires sophisticated printing hardware and multiple software programs (most available free of charge) used in conjunction with each other. Bodell outlines the process, explaining that 3D technology is based on computerassisted design (CAD), which has been around

since the dawn of the computer age in the 1950s and 1960s. Anyone who has used basic drawing functions in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint has nodding familiarity with CAD operations. Linking geometric shapes together is step one in the design process. Then, it may be necessary to make the object’s interior hollow. For instance, any building would need to be hollow, so a hole is placed inside the object. It’s really less complicated than it sounds. In fact, before the two-hour class ended, everyone had designed custom cell-phone covers with name inscriptions. In today’s technology, printing takes longer than designing, and cost is determined by length of time required to print. The charge for use of this particular printer is $1 per hour; it took between two and three hours to print the tiny plastic dragon. However, the software tells users how long a print job will take, so cost can be accurately gauged in advance of printing. With almost no aspect of human life untouched by this technology that produces no waste in the manufacture of natural, synthetic and biological products, one thing is clear: this is the dawn of a new era.

Health groups set top priorities Outlining the Community Health Needs Assessment

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In the wake of the announcement of county health rankings in New York State, in which Sullivan County came in next to last, local groups and individuals related to the health sector are rallying together to improve that standing. Among them are health providers—e.g. doctors, hospitals, mental health practitioners, nurses and the like. One such key provider to the area is Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC), a non-profit acute-care facility that serves all 44 municipalities in the county. Its team of doctors and professionals are on hand to provide care, and its emergency room, like all such facilities, must by law take all comers. One first step Catskill Regional is taking to create a healthier and better place for people to live is simply letting people know that they’re there. “From a primary care perspective, improving the overall health of the community is marketing and getting people engaged,” Debra Martin, the practice administrator of Catskill Regional Medical Group, said. But in a poor, rural county, just knowing they’re there may not be enough. “Transportation is one of the biggest barriers,” Martin said. In addition, even if people can get to the doctor or hospital, they may not have a local pharmacy to receive medication. CRMC is also focusing on two other top problem areas: preventing chronic disease and promoting healthy women, infants and children. These needs were gleaned

from the outcome of a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment, led by Greater Hudson Valley Health System in 2015. The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS) is a not-for-profit health system that includes member hospitals Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC) and CRMC. The purpose of the assessment was to gather information about local health needs and health behaviors. The assessment examined a variety of indicators including risky health behaviors (alcohol use, tobacco use) and chronic health conditions (diabetes, heart disease). CRMC contracted with Holleran, an independent research and consulting firm located in Lancaster, PA, to conduct research. After gathering the data and listening to many representatives of the community, CRMC developed an implementation strategy to outline what community health needs it plans to address, as well as specific goals and measures to evaluate community health improvement initiatives. Based on the findings, they generated the following list of needs: prevent chronic diseases; promote healthy women, children and infants; promote mental health and prevent substance abuse; promote healthy and safe environments; and prevent HIV, STDs, vaccinepreventable diseases and healthcare associated infections. Once the master list was compiled, Holleran facilitated discussion to identify overlapping strategies, cross-cutting issues, and the ability for regional health and human services providers to effectively address the various needs. Continued on page 14

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This 3D printer, called Ultimaker 2 Go, is permanently housed at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello, NY [www. ebcrawfordlibrary.org], but will circulate to other libraries in Sullivan County on a rotating basis, as instructional programming is scheduled.

Sullivan County health priorities Prevent Chronic Disease Goal: To prevent chronic disease through the encouragement of a healthy lifestyle among Sullivan County residents through promotion of healthy eating, physical activity and the cessation of tobacco use. Currently, 64.6% of adults are overweight or obese in Sullivan County, according to the NYS 2010 Expanded Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. For Sullivan County children, 71% are overweight or obese, according to the NYS Student Weight Category Status from 2008-2010. CRMC plans to increase access to primary care and provide counseling and education to help families understand and practice healthy eating habits. The development of a primary-care medical group will address the disparity that low-income residents of the county experience in obtaining primary care. The primary-care medical practice also addresses the disparity in the incidence of overweight and obesity for low-income individuals.

Promote Healthy Women, Infants and Children Goal: Promote prenatal wellness to improve outcomes for mother and child. Objectives: Reduce premature births to 10.2% (NYS 2017 objective) from the current Sullivan County rate of 12.1% by the end of 2017. (Data are from 2009-2011 NYS Perinatal Zip Code Proﬁle NYS Department of Health and Vital Statistics.) The plan is to utilize Catskill Regional Medical Group clinicians, following best-practice guidelines, to improve both preconception health and care to improve the health of patients, before conception of a ﬁrst or subsequent pregnancy. The goals and objectives listed above are just a sampling of what the Community Services Plan outlines. A key element of the document is the dissemination of pertinent information. It is available on the hospital website at www.crmcny.org, on the Sullivan County Rural Health Network website www.scrhn.org and in hard copy as requested.

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THE ADDICT NEXT DOOR

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

By Vera Moret

Aftermath, part two

have more good days than bad now. Depression is an illness. It can be managed, but it is not curable. I have bad days. I have days when I miss doctor’s appointments and run out of my meds and go through withdrawal. I have days where I don’t get out of bed. I am Christian. I’ve left that out until now because a lot of people do not like Christianity, and I can appreciate that. My family and I are more rebel Christians than anything else. Christ was not some barefoot hippy preaching about peace and flowers. He was an insurgent. He was put to death for political reasons. So I appear very secular. I do not listen to Christian music. I love dressing nicely. I curse on occasion. But I believe that I was meant to write this series. And I have been happy to share my own struggles, knowing how many of you struggle alone, you think. God is not easy on his children. I needed this experience. I made my own poor choices in free will, and the Lord used this to improve me immensely. I am a far better person for having had to fight my way out of this depression and complete lack of purpose in this life. I slowly plodded along while my husband assured me that some-

thing would happen. A door would open somewhere. But I have learned to be resilient. I had a long history of internalizing any criticism of me as being true. But I have learned that simply because someone is angry at me doesn’t mean they have reason to be. I am under no obligation to accept their anger. I feel as if there is a bubble around me, and I have the power to let these negative feelings of others bounce off of me. I am a work in progress and always will be. But I am still very much a child at heart. I see magic in the world around me every day—even the bad ones. And I credit my husband, Eric, in allowing me the space to be who I am, and I hope I return that gift to him. He has loved me when I was extremely difficult to love, because his love is unconditional. He saved my life. And we have both grown tremendously in our seven years as man and wife. I see endless possibilities in my life now. Things I never dreamed of. I look inside myself now and see that I have much to offer to this world as long as I believe I do. I cry as I write this now because life has been so, so hard over the past 15 years, and I have caused so much pain to my

family. There is no repaying them, but there are others I can help. And I believe other doors will open for me as long as I stay true to my faith and realize that my Lord has created me with many gifts and talents that still can be used, just not in nursing anymore. And that’s okay. As I stated earlier, music has been a tremendously healing force for me. Being a writer, I appreciate those artists who clearly have spent time on their lyrics, and spilled their hearts and souls into them. There are many I could cite, but there is one song in particular, by R.E.M., that has touched me a great deal. The title is “I’ve Been High” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEmQlUGQ6io). It’s the last of several phrases I’ve chosen to live by now: “I close my eyes So I can see Make my make believe, believe in me.” And so I do. Thank you for the honor of allowing me to share with you, and thank you for the innumerable positive remarks and revelations that you have trusted me with. I am endlessly grateful to you all.

County honors its overseers By DAVID HULSE

include both non-violent and violent offenders, and Chapman says his officers are armed and trained in both firearms and non-lethal self defense. “The work requires a high level of motivation,” he said. Noting the national controversy about criminal justice issues, Commissioner Wendell Kay said he greatly appreciated the fact that Wayne’s probation officers don’t appear in the press. He said that “like good basketball refs, they don’t get noticed.” In other business, the commissioners approved Probation 2016-17 Grant-in-Aid financial reports amounting to $110, 309, received two bids for heating and air conditioning renovations at the Park Street Complex and tabled them for professional review, approved an agreement with Salem Township for the county’s $1,060 ongoing monthly rental of township space for a senior center, and approved a $21,074 PA Department of Aging grant request for paving of the Honesdale Senior Center parking lot.

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Officers and administrators of the Wayne County Probation Department are pictured with county commissioners Wendell Kay and Jonathan Fritz.

ONESDALE, PA — “Trust, but verify,” President Reagan once said of then Soviet-American relations. In our courts, the verification of all monitored releases of those convicted of crimes is overseen by probation and parole officers. The Wayne County Commissioners on July 21, proclaimed the week of July 17 to 23 as Probation and Parole Supervision Week “to recognize and celebrate the dedicated… individuals in the community who work tirelessly to make neighborhoods safer and work together to give offenders a second chance to be productive members of society…. ” They are indeed busy people. County Probation Supervisor Jim Chapman recalled that he was the fifth officer hired by the county officers who oversaw up to 30 cases each, “and that was considered big.” Today, the department has nine case officers, each with an average work load of 60 to 80 cases. These

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Earmarks and the vanishing visitors’ center funding

t the most recent meeting of the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) Glenn Pontier, who has served on the board for 10 years, discussed who might be responsible for the loss of the more than $500,000 federal grant to help pay for a visitors’ center at Fort Delaware. Pontier said the responsibility rested with the Sullivan County Division of Planning, the UDSB itself and Congress. In our view, the congressional role in this matter played the principal role in scuttling the project. The funding secured by former Congressman Maurice Hinchey came in the form of an earmark, which is a method members of Congress used in the past to steer money to particular projects in their districts. In 2005, a $223 million earmark was used to build a “bridge to nowhere” in Alaska that brought a great deal of notoriety to earmarks, and sparked a movement to ban them. In 2011, the House did just that. Against that backdrop, and with congressional action bogged down in most areas because of fierce partisan bickering in Washington DC, in 2010 the Sullivan County Legislature and USDB determined that it would be best to move the project from Cochecton to Tusten. This was a reasonable and responsible decision. The move would reduce costs for the county of maintaining the facility because the county already had an operating plan for Fort Delaware, where the visitors’ center would be located, and the legislature could use the real estate value of the land as part of the county match. However, this would have required action from Congress at a time when action from Congress was happening at historically low levels. It doesn’t matter who represented our district at the time, the atmosphere was

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so toxic that it’s unlikely that any Congressperson could have convinced his or her colleagues to pass legislation to benefit a visitors’ center on the Upper Delaware River, regardless of the project’s merit. The ban on earmarks, which made it impossible to change an existing earmark, is a move that some critics have said resulted in negative and unintended consequences. As former Republican Congressman Steven C. LaTourette wrote in a piece in Roll Call in July 2014 (tinyurl.com/nz6j6p8), “Not only has banning earmarks not made a dent in overall federal spending, a ban doesn’t even stop the same dollars from being appropriated—it just shifts the authority for allocating those dollars from Congress to federal agency bureaucrats.” He added that the ban has reduced transparency in the spending process. He wrote, “…decisions are now made without the knowledge of the outside world and without any recourse to rein in waste, fraud and abuse. With earmarks, we had complete transparency. We knew who proposed the earmark, what is was for, how much it was for, and we gave members a chance to vote on it. Often the most ‘controversial’ earmarks were subjects of stand-alone votes in both chambers. This is the complete opposite of how spending is occurring under the earmark ban.” It seems it is now much more difficult for members of Congress to get funding to worthwhile projects like the visitors’ center, which was recognized as beneficial by local, state and federal governments. Congress should work together and find a way to fix that.

Honor your obligations 1. The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Inc. (UDSB) receives a $510,000 federal grant for an Upper Delaware River visitors’ center in 2005 through Rep. Maurice Hinchey, 2. Then a few years later, Sullivan County government advises the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway to relocate the site from the Town of Cochecton to the Town of Tusten at Fort Delaware after UDSB receives an additional $250,000 from New York State. 3. Then, two years later, the Sullivan County pulls the plug on the whole concept. 4. Poof. All the funds have disappeared—three quarters of a million dollars—originally meant for a visitors’ center for the Upper Delaware River corridor. County government has had a big hand in, and I use the term loosely, “guiding” this project. After all these years of shuffling paper there is still no Upper Delaware River visitors’ center for one of the most beautiful regions of the United States. I’m always amazed when elected and appointed officials don’t want to talk about their past errors since they might find it embarrassing, or they cop out and tell you that they weren’t on board when these actions occurred. However, if you don’t learn from mistakes, chances are you’ll make them again or fool the public that they didn’t exist, hoping that the public will forget about the chronology of events that actually occurred. The county should honor its obligations and do everything in its power to assist the UDSB in securing the “new-found” funds for a visitors’ center within the Upper Delaware River Valley, since they previously counseled them in an official capacity to build a center that our region needs and can be proud of. Tony Ritter Narrowsburg, NY

Drift By Lynn Guiser River, wait for me Not too far ahead Relax in your eddy Reflect in the stillness I will catch upplease don’t hurry River, wait for me So I can drift with you Give me some time Slow… next to your bank Bask in your daylight Till I come ‘round the last bend When the sun starts to set If doubt fills your heart Just stay where you are Know I’m moving along

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Go on without me I will find you again After the years— adventuring life’s rapids I want to drift— even more than before

But, rivers don’t stop And their currents can’t wait The same goes for people Live life and drift to your fate [Lynn Guiser is a resident of Damascus, PA.]

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MY VIEW

By Dr. Lorraine Spinard and Gregory P. Hoeper

o you find it interesting that the recent shootings that took place in Louisiana and Minnesota immediately sparked violent and widespread protests in Texas and New York? The fact is that Texas leads the nation in wrongful convictions, followed by New York. They are not wrongful convictions; they are unlawful convictions. The residents of these states suffer the most from injustice. Why and how does this happen? Recently I attended a symposium sponsored by It Could Happen 2/You (ICH/Y), at which it was noted that the state of New York has no agency to discipline prosecutors. Every other type of licensed professional has an overseeing commission—police, doctors, beauticians, attorneys, accountants, judges—yes, even judges. Only prosecutors face no consequences for their actions. This is frightening. These are the most powerful people in the justice system, and they are political figures. It appears that in an effort to retain their elected position, their reputation for “the win” takes precedence over their purpose to assure that justice has been served. There is no uniform system of best practices and no uniform way to investigate prosecutors. So the fox is guarding the henhouse. One form of malpractice is their withholding of evidence. It is the prosecutors’ responsibility to turn over all evidence to the defense, regardless how

MY VIEW

By Isaac Green Diebboll

The foxes guarding the henhouse

irrelevant they think it is. I have great respect for our police. The police massacre in Texas was horrific. Violence is never the answer no matter how frustrated one is. However, it seems that investigations are lacking, and many jump to conclusions, as suggested by the fact that in New York City, there is only one trial for every 461 arrests. There is a plea bargain rate of 99.74%, and one in every four African Americans will be arrested in their lifetimes. Do you understand the implications? Our country is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Miranda-Reid Technique, through which law enforcement is trained to coerce confessions with an 80% success rate. Happy golden anniversary “justice.” In Monroe County alone, there have recently been three wrongful convictions that cost New York taxpayers over $15 million in settlements. In many such cases, the real criminal is still at large and able to continue committing crimes. That is unnerving. It is not too different from prosecutors repeatedly engaging in unlawful practices without consequence and being permitted to continue practicing their shenanigans. Senate Bill 24, which would have created a bipartisan commission to oversee prosecutors, was to be voted on this year prior to the New York State Legislature’s ad-

‘Kairos,’ space for listening

he Sullivan County Human Rights Commission, Dialogue to Change initiative has sparked an action plan to cut bureaucratic red tape by creating a direct line of communication between community and government. This will be achieved by creating regularly recurring, two-hour-long gatherings every month, in a public space such as a firehouse, church or community center, for people to convene, share and listen to one another. Over time, gathering spaces will be established in each legislative district or area deemed necessary. Space for listening is a safe environment, bound by trust, in which information shared is considered private. These gatherings are open for anyone to attend and are moderated by a facilitator who has a direct line of communication to the Human Rights Commission and/or to the Sullivan County Legislature.

At these gatherings, questions or concerns about government or specifically quality of life in Sullivan County can be directed to the facilitator. It is the facilitator’s job to sufficiently answer these questions, in which further research may be necessary to get correct information. The facilitator works with a team of facilitators to help navigate people to their answers. Public concerns voiced at gatherings may be represented to the legislature, or appropriate governmental organization if requested. The primary function of the gathering space is for people in the community to share and listen to one another’s stories about living in the region. People will share, one person at a time. Space for listening allows individual people to connect, fostering greater awareness and unity within communities. This is a preventative measure to ensure a healthy

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There is nothing further away from Washington than the entire world.” — Arthur Miller

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journment. Sen. John Bonacic (whom I had the pleasure of meeting during the process) is the chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee and supportive of the bill. It passed through all the committees. It was on the Senate agenda to be debated. Then somehow, it vanished. It was pulled from the floor due to pressure from the district attorneys. The same thing happened in the Assembly. This bill was three years in the making, and this was the furthest it ever came. The State of Pennsylvania also has no commission. There is a nonprofit unit in association with the University of Pennsylvania that gathers research on prosecutorial misconduct and wrongful convictions and their causes. Just in the last week, this Pennsylvania watchdog body cited the proposed New York State Commission on prosecutorial misconduct as a model for justice in our state. If prosecutors were not guilty of the multiple misconducts of which they are being accused, an overseeing commission should pose no threat. The justice system would be restored. The frustration would end. The violence would end. [Dr. Lorraine Spinard and Gregory P. Hoeper are residents of Shohola, PA.]

social fabric with greater access to information. This is especially important in rural areas where Internet access is limited and public transportation is non-existent. People have a difficult time connecting and staying informed about ongoing activities. Space for listening allows people to learn about what’s going on and get answers to concerns that are important to them. Space for listening also helps people to organize and work together to develop projects and fill identifiable gaps in communities. This first session took place in Hortonville on Monday, August 1. Subsequent meetings will take place the first Monday of every month, with the next scheduled for Monday, September 5. A location has not yet been selected, but will be publicized via newspaper and Internet. [Isaac Green Diebboll is a resident of the Town of Delaware.]

You are invited to a conversation

couple of weeks ago, we printed on these editorial pages a letter responding to a comment in one of our articles about the shooting of Dallas police officers that included the phrase “all lives matter.” The letter was critical of the fact that there had been no mention of the killing of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, black men who had been shot at point-blank range by police days prior to the Dallas shootings, and brought up the issues that have been put in the national spotlight by the Black Lives Matter movement over the past several years. We subsequently received another letter criticizing the first for being overly sensitive. We couldn’t print it because it was anonymous, and it is not our policy

to print anonymous letters. But we think this discussion is an extremely important and nuanced one, and one in which there are no easy solutions, or easy ways to communicate the differing perspectives with which all of us in America come to it. We thought this was a significant opportunity to open up a conversation about this crucial issue in our community, and are hereby inviting our readers to send us letters (300 words or less) telling us your thoughts. We will print them as long as they are focused on ideas, not on criticizing or insulting other people and their character or motives. Email your letters to copyeditor@riverreporter.com.

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FALLSBURG, NY — Fallsburg native and author Andrew Neiderman will be featured at a talk and book signing on Friday, August 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fallsburg Central High School library, 115 Brickman Rd. This program will raise funds for the Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Central Community Scholarship Fund. Neiderman, a Fallsburg Central School graduate, has written numerous books both under his own name and as the ghost writer of the wildly successful V.C. Andrews novels after the original author died. Under his own name, Neiderman wrote “The Devil’s Advocate,” which became a major Warner Bros. film starring Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. The $10 admission fee will go entirely to support the scholarship fund, which was established 69 years ago by the Fallsburg faculty and the Fallsburg community. Samuel Beytin, who was Neiderman’s teacher and then colleague at the Fallsburg Central High School, was extremely influential in the development and fostering of the fund. The first 100 attendees will receive a free, signed V.C. Andrews novel (written by Andrew Neiderman). Light refreshments will be available. For more information call 845/794-3299 or 561/302-3183.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Cochecton Center Community Center building (originally built in 1892 as a church) is in need of paint. You can contribute $100 for a five-gallon can of paint in memory of loved one(s), or make monetary donations in any amount. A memorial plaque will be hung in the building. Make checks out to Cochecton Center Community Center Inc., and send them to Richard Pomes, 19 Tyler Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information call Sharon Umnik at 845/252-7463.

WCHS membership sale WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society Board of Trustees have voted to extend its annual membership special rates until August 15. Membership offers many privileges including free admission at the museum in Honesdale, unlimited use of the research library, reduced rates on photo copies, subscription to the quarterly newsletter, discounts on society functions and a vote at the quarterly membership meetings. Membership classes and special rates are:

• New individual membership, $5 with email newsletter, $10 with paper newsletter • New junior membership (under age 18), $5 with email newsletter, $10 with paper newsletter • New family membership, $5 per person, with choice of newsletter delivery • New business membership, $10 for one year (any category of business membership) • New life membership, $1,000 per person, with choice of newsletter delivery. Become a life member and also receive a free, one-year membership for a household, individual or junior member.

Back Forty Revival in Manor features music, solarization LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Catskill Mountainkeeper will hold the first annual Catskill Back Forty Revival at the Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor on August 6. Mountainkeeper will showcase its Solarize Sullivan campaign, helping homeowners and small businesses to install solar at discount prices. From 12 noon to dark there will be live music including the Catskill’s own Felice Brothers, Steve Gunn, Big Mean Sound Machine, The Last Superpower and Kendy Gable. Tickets cost $35. For more information visit www. catskillmountainkeeper.org.

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Anthony “Tony” F. Di Santo Anthony “Tony” F. Di Santo died July 29, 2016, peacefully at his home in Ocala, Florida after a long illness. He was 87. Services were held in Ocala, FL. A funeral mass will also be held at a later date at Corpus Christie Church in Port Chester, NY. Donations can be made to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 or to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80012.

Phyllis A. Williams Phyllis A. Williams a resident of Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA died July 26, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A graveside memorial service was held in the Calkins Cemetery on Saturday, July 30, 2016 with the Rev. Bonnie Sheard oﬃciating.

Dancing Dan raises diabetes funds BEACH LAKE, PA — Dancing Dan’s Rock ‘n Roll Reunion, celebrating Dan Billard’s 85th birthday, recently raised $2,425 for diabetic research for an artificial p a n c r e a s at Columbia University’s Contributed photo Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. “Dancing Dan” himself is seen at left with Flo Billard.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Prompton Tool receives award HONESDALE, PA — On April 14, Prompton Tool, Inc. was presented the Unison Industries, Inc. Platinum Supplier of the Year Award. This award places Prompton Tool in the elite supplier category and is a testament to the quality and hard work of Prompton’s 63 employees and its shareholders, Martin and Susan Rollison. Prompton Tool, Inc. was acquired in 1976 by the Rollisons. Following Martin’s passing in 2015, Susan assumed the reins and continues to expand the company today. The company was literally started in a one-room schoolhouse in Prompton, PA, and as a result of continuous success, currently occupies a 100,000 square foot facility in Honesdale. It is a leading manufacturer of precision sheet-metal fabrications and machined parts for the aerospace and medical industries. Unison Industries, Inc. is a leading global supplier of complex gas turbine engine components and electrical and mechanical systems. Unison is a supplier to nearly every engine and airframe program, providing the most advanced performance solutions for a wide variety of markets including commercial aviation, business and general aviation, industrial, space, and defense. Visit www.promptontool.com.

Susan Abruzzese Muller, a long-time resident of the area, passed away from this earthly life into Heaven surrounded by her loving family at ORMC, Middletown, NY on Monday, July 25. She was 53. Susan was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 29, 1963 to the late William and Stella Santa Maria Abruzzese. She was a graduate of John Dewey High School in Brooklyn and attended Staten Island College of Nursing. Susan worked as a caregiver during much of her young life. She had a strong work ethic and was a compassionate, dedicated aide to all who needed her; a person who sought not so much to be consoled as to console. Susan is survived by her children, Thomas and Rebecca Muller; her sister Angela and husband Steve Daley of Narrowsburg; brothers Dominick Abruzzese of Warwick and William Abruzzese and his wife Andrea of Slate Hill, NY; 13 nieces and nephews and many cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Robert Abruzzese. Susan was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Narrowsburg, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Bridge Street, Narrowsburg. A Christian burial will be held in St. Francis Cemetery, Narrowsburg, immediately following Mass. A gathering is being planned following burial per Susan’s request for “everyone to get together.” Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.

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he imposing J. S. O’Connor Rich Cut Glass Factory in Hawley, PA was one of the finest cutting shops in the world. Built of stone on solid rock, it was run by water power, and its own plant served its electrical needs. The founder of the business, John S. O’Connor, was born in 1831 in Ireland and came to the United States at the age of 16. He was apprenticed to a glass cutter in New York and worked as superintendent of a prominent New York company until he left to volunteer in the Civil War. Upon his discharge, O’Connor was hired as superintendent for C. Dorflinger & Sons, staying with the company for 25

years. In 1890, he retired from Dorflinger and built the factory in Hawley, where his son, Arthur E. O’Connor, manufactured all kinds of fine cut glassware. The handsome building at the base of the Paupack Falls is now the elegant Ledges Hotel. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. The museum and research library are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. and museum only 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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By Jane Luchsinger

ension mounts for the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) as it goes into the homestretch for this season’s final competition. The Sullivan Renaissance judges will be here on Saturday morning to view the 2016 projects, which include improvement of three gateways: the fork at state routes 52 and 97, Kirk Road, and the underpass on south Main Street. An extra project was that of the park on the Flats. As a result of the work of the Multi-Generational Park committee, ornamental grasses were planted on either side of the playground area to prevent small children from darting into the street. All this has been done, plus maintaining former NBG projects. Speaking of former projects, have you been to Tusten Veterans Park lately? Looks fabulous. This year the projects seemed especially difficult. We will soon see what the judges think about our accomplishments, as awards will be announced on Monday,

August 8. Main Street looks lovely and the post office boasts of plenty of color. As one walks into the post office, comments may often be overheard about how beautiful the flowers are this year. Star Hesse deserves all the credit for this fine work. I think weeds are now afraid to grow in that bed. Whether the NBG wins a prize or not, we are all winners, having such a beautiful Main Street enjoyed by us, residents in surrounding communities, and newcomers visiting us for the first time. Good luck, Narrowsburg Beautification Group. Reminder: This Saturday is the first Saturday of the month, which means a visit to Katie’s Café should be on your list of things to do. Katie’s Café is the monthly free fellowship lunch prepared by members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The menu changes each month and always proves to be delicious. Come down to St. Paul’s between 12 noon and 1 p.m.; meet your neighbors and enjoy lunch.

MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library at 479 Broadway will host two elite athletes, Betsy Conaty and Harbert Okuti, in a program titled, “So You Want to Work in Sports,” at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 8. Conaty will share her experiences being an athlete on an NCAA Division I Soccer Championship winning team, along with many other athletic experiences. Harbert Okuti is an elite runner, and came in 15th place at the 2016 Boston Marathon. Okuti will share his experiences about being an elite athlete and talk about the training and dedication needed to compete with some of the top athletes in the world. You can learn more about library programs by visiting www.ebcrawfordli brary.org, liking the library on Facebook, or following on Instagram and Twitter (@ ebcplibrary).

Caregiver tools program returns MONTICELLO, NY — A nationally recognized, six-week educational program that provides family caregivers with the tools they need to increase their selfcare skills and confidence will return in August. Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) class series is offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) on Mondays, beginning August 22. Classes will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Robert D. Norris Community Room of Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library at 479 Broadway in Monticello. Light refreshments will be provided. This program aims to improve communication between the caregiver and the care receiver. Dates will exclude Labor Day and include August 22 and 29; September 12, 19, and 26; and October 3. To register or for more information visit www.sullivancce.org or call 845/2926180. The program is free but donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.

Against ageism at the Unitarian Fellowship BEACH LAKE, PA — Pat Sanders will present a program of reflections on the subject of Ageism based on Ashton Applewhite’s book “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” at the meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 7 at the Berlin Township Community Center. We can transform the way we think about aging and challenge agebased prejudices in ourselves and in society. The group will explore ways to join forces against this cultural bias and hear a narrative that rings true to our experience of growing older. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

Yoga by the River POND EDDY, NY — The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River will present Yoga by the River on Saturday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Corwin Farm Ranger Station at 2995 Rte. 97. The session will be led by Maggie Lehrian of Roots Yoga Studio of Hawley, PA, and will be free to the public. To register call Anya Shaunessy at 570/685-4871 ext. 6610. Space is limited. Yoga By The River is made possible by an Active Trails grant through the National Park Foundation. Active Trails is a program that supports healthy living by getting people out and active in national parks through projects promoting recreation and exercise. In addition to park ranger-led hikes and paddles this summer, we are offering yoga sessions to promote physical health as well as mental well-being. The Corwin Farm Ranger Station is home to part of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, as well as an historic lock tender’s house used on the canal in the 1800s. For more information about Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River or to learn about other summer programs, visit www.nps.gov/upde.

Pistol permit pre-licensing course KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer a pistol permit pre-licensing course on August 20 at the Kauneonga Lake Fire Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $80. The non-shooting course introduces the pistol permit applicant to the basic skills necessary for safe storage and handling of firearms and ammunition, and provides a brief overview of New York State laws covering firearms and use of force. Upon completion of this course, students will receive an NRA Firearms safety certificate that they can present with their

pistol permit application. Students will be taught the basic rules of firearms handling, the primary causes of firearms accidents, basic firearms nomenclature, safe loading and unloading procedures and components, basic care and cleaning and ways to safely store firearms in the home. The instructor for this course is a 22year veteran of law enforcement; a New York State, FBI and NRA-certified firearms instructor; police academy use-offorce instructor and retired United States Marine. For more information visit scbo ces.org or call 845/295-4915.

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ARRIS, NY — Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has appointed board-certified medical oncologist Arvind G. Kamthan, MD, MRCP (UK), FACP to lead its Hematology, Oncology & Infusion Services Department. Dr. Kamthan is an oncologist with Catskill Regional Medical Group. Kamthan completed his medical training at SMS Medical College in India and residency training at Charleston Area Medical Center at West Virginia University with a fellowship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. His clinical research in oncology has appeared in multiple publications, and he is a travel Contributed photo award winner for research in on- Arvind G. Kamthan, MD cology by American Society of Clinical Oncology. Catskill Regional Medical Center is a member of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System. For more information about Catskill Regional Medical Center visit www. crmcny.org. To schedule an appointment call 845/7943341.

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CRMC’s Mann receives leadership award

ARRIS, NY — The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honored Pamela Banker Mann, administrator of Catskill Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Skilled Nursing Unit, as a 2016 recipient of the ACHCA Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. The award, named in memory of visionary ACHCA member Eli Pick, recognizes administrators whose teams have achieved dimensions of organizational quality that few others have been able to reach. Banker Mann was one of 247 recipients nationwide who received the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. This award recognizes the administrator of record who provided leadership throughout the award year. The ACHCA believes that post-acute and aging services facility excellence is a reflection of leadership excellence. The prestigious Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award is made possible with the support of eHealth Data Solutions. “Pamela and her team on the skilled nursing unit are most deserving of this award. Together, they provide extraordinary service and dedication to our patients,” said CEO and Chief Medical Officer Gerard Galarneau, MD. For more information about Catskill Regional Medical Center visit www.crmcny.org.

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THE RIVER REPORTER Growing Through Grief

Not your mother’s pork and beans

August 26, 27 & 28, 2016 Camp is held at the YMCA of Sullivan County

A FREE day-camp full of healing activities for children ages 5 to 17 grieving the death of a loved one that has occurred within the last two years. Through play, art, music, and activities, this camp provides a safe atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and grief education. For more info call Enrollment is Limited Bereavement Director Deadline for Kim Warner Applications 845-561-6111 x 117 August 12, 2016 Camp Chrysalis is a partnership between: The YMCA of SC *Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties * Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

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By LAURIE STUART

hen I was a kid, we had two kinds of meals: one that was the usual family evening meal and the other that was the kids’ meal when the parents were going out. I liked both. I really enjoyed the consistent everyday supper—lasagna, meatloaf, beef goulash, boiled tongue, a homemade version of beef-a-roni, tuna noodle casserole. And I really liked the very simple suppers that were served to us kids (a 22-montholder brother and a five-and-a-half-yearsyounger brother) when my parents were going out somewhere that involved eating. Those suppers were canned ravioli or baked beans with cut-up hot dogs in them. I’m also thinking that the fish-stick dinners that I always enjoyed might have been on that “parents’ night out menu” as well. There’s just something about simplicity when it comes to family suppers. Especially those “only for the kids.” Nonetheless, I have always doctored up my baked beans. Starting with a can of beans—generally the vegetarian variety—I would add a healthy squirt of ketchup, a scant tablespoon of mustard, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, a couple of cloves of minced garlic, and a tablespoon or two of molasses. Over the years, I add-

ed sautéed onion and red pepper. One time, when I was away from home and functioning out of a very limited kitchen, I purchased a savory barbeque sauce, and used that with the ketchup and mustard. For interest, color and texture, you can also add a can of black beans, white beans, red beans, or kidney beans. Lately, I’m inclined to add one chipotle pepper, minced, with a bit of adobo sauce, and a bit of protein and call it a meal. Usually, I add a pound of extra firm tofu, that I have cut into half-inch cubes and boiled for about five minutes (to toughen the tofu) before adding it to the baked beans goodness. Certainly, like my mom, you could easily add some cut-up hot dogs. (There are many on the market today that don’t rely on a high dose of nitrates and other preservatives.) You could add other sausage, a diced-up, cooked chicken breast, a bit of leftover ham or cooked pork. Smoked chicken or pork is extremely tasty. Tonight, husband Stephen and I had our beans with tofu over a bed of freshly harvested and steamed Swiss chard. We sautéed a yellow squash with the Swiss chard stems and a bit of sliced onion in a bit of coconut oil. It complemented the beans nicely. It was parents’ night in. We’re up early (early!) to pick up the grandkids who are flying into Hartford, CT in the morning. Here’s the recipe:

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Method: Heat 2 Tbsp. oil (I use olive) in a heavy saucepan. Add onion and pepper and sauté until translucent. Add rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes. Variations: Add 16 oz. of diced and boiled tofu, or 1 diced cooked chicken breast, or 1 lb. hotdogs, or cooked sausage cut into 1-inch lengths, or 1-2 cups of cooked pork or ham. In place of the chipotle, use 1 tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. smoked paprika and red pepper ﬂakes to taste. Add other veggies with the onion and pepper: including ¾ cup cauliﬂower, 1 small diced zucchini or yellow squash.

TRR photo by Laurie Stuart

Pork and beans can become something special mixed with tofu, served over steamed Swiss chard complemented by yellow squash and topped with some melted cheese. These beans can be eaten alone, or served over steamed greens (broccoli rabe, spinach or Swiss chard), on a bed of tortilla chips or in a tortilla bowl, on a bun like a Sloppy Joe, or served over rice and topped with some kind of melty cheese.

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After further dialogue and consolidation, two topics rose to the top: prevent chronic diseases and promote healthy women, infants and children. The Sullivan County Public Health Services, another key player in the alliance to improve health in the county, performed its own comprehensive health study (both studies can be found on the Public Health website). It will soon update the plan and engage the community in receiving feedback. Public Health Director Nancy McGraw said the department looked at all available data and, similar to the CRMC effort, did a comprehensive study to identify priorities. She said the state agenda asked all counties to identify three top needs. The top concerns they have come up with are similar to those determined by CRMC: chronic disease, mental health/substance abuse and women and children’s health. McGraw and the department also looked at the gaps in access to health care, which is present especially among low-income and rural groups. “There are segments of the population that have

challenges with access to health care,” McGraw said. “But it is getting better.” She specifically mentions that the hospitals are expanding primary care, and Crystal Run Health Care, which has Sullivan County locations in Liberty and Rock Hill as well as numerous Orange County locations, has expanded its range of specialists. But, like CRMC, McGraw notes that transportation remains a problem. Barriers to access are not only physical; they are financial. McGraw and her group are looking at this part of the problem as well. She pointed out that more people now have health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act, and that it made being self-insured more affordable. However, there are still parts of the county that have problems, she said. There are pockets of the county, amounting to 13 to 16% of the population, that do not have insurance, and many are migrant workers or undocumented immigrants. “They don’t engage in preventative care,” McGraw said. “They wait until an emergency.”

Amelia Skye Bacon was born on June 29, 2016 to Tara and Alec Bacon of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Maternal grandparents are Howard and Rosemarie Kerber of Carbondale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Susan Ostrander of Beach Lake, PA. Reid Alexander Wallis was born on July 24, 2016 to Brittany and Ethan Wallis of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Vernon and Donna Smith of Equinunk, PA. Paternal grandparent is Karen Smith of Hawley, PA.

Catskill Regional Medical center announces the following birth: Jase Logan Nieke was born on July 22, 2016 to Briana Nieke and Theodore Gould of Barryville, NY.

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Natour joins Aesthetic Family Dentistry PORT JERVIS, NY — Aesthetic Family Dentistry, located at 155 E. Main St., has added Dr. Mazen Natour, DMD to its growing practice. An NYU professor and program director, Dr. Natour brings a wealth of experience and perfected techniques to the practice. He is currently available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the 155 East Main St. office, and Contributed photo now opens the practice up to accepting Dr. Mazen Natour MetLife insurance. Dr. Natour will treat and manage the overall oral health care needs of patients, including the diagnosis of oral diseases, promoting oral health and disease prevention, creating treatment plans to maintain oral health, interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests, and performing surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity. For more information visit www.AestheticFamilySmiles.com or call 845/610-6730.

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Are you planning something scary for Halloween? This year's Autumn in the Upper Delaware magazine will contain a directory of Halloween haunted houses and trails. Listing is free. The magazine is scheduled to hit the stands on September 1, and will be distributed to sites all around our area where it will remain available, for free, throughout the season. If your business or organization is planning to set up a spooky Halloween venue, please let us know at copyeditor@riverreporter.com. No parties, please. Remember to include the place, date and time.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

Yoga festival comes to Forestburgh By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ORESTBURGH, NY — A place for women to gather to practice the arts of yoga, Pilates and dance under the instruction of specialized teachers is taking place in the woods of Forestburgh from August 25 to 28. The movement festival is called Taru, and it will be a spiritual event that connects participants to body and nature. Bianca Velez, the founder of Taru Festival, said, “I have been privileged to witness the deeply healing and transformative affects of merging the mind with the body. It is a process that deeply connects us to spirit.” Velez is a long-time fitness advocate, student of spirituality (with a BA in World Religions and Culture), and Pilates instructor for the past 10 years; she has plans to open a studio in Pond Eddy. She gathered top level professionals to guide participants in workshops. This is the first year the festival will be held. Velez wanted to give something back to her Pilates students and anyone else who needs a little extra mindfulness. “During the winter, I try to get quiet and think about what my clients need, and I try to serve them,” she said. Thus the idea for the Taru Festival was born. In addition to living and working in Sullivan County, she still has a Pilates studio in Long Island and works with a pediatric wellness center there. She sees firsthand the stress that mothers go through on a daily basis. “There are a lot of intense things on people’s plates,” she said, also noting there’s a lot on our

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The Taru Festival for Yoga, Pilates and dance will be held on the Scout Reserve in Forestburgh, NY from August 25 to 28.

Festival goers can stay in cabins or camp out under the stars.

Participants will have the opportunity to wander the woods and connect to nature.

collective plates. “This [the festival] is good medicine for the world right now.” Taru (Akkadian for “to know,” as well as “to return”) is a four-day festival celebrating the transformational power of women’s bodies. Under the guidance of leaders in Pilates, yoga and dance, participants will gather in the pristine woods of the Upper Delaware River Valley to explore the connection between mind, body and spirit. They will “learn from teachers renowned in their fields, move our bodies in celebration, nourish ourselves with delicious meals created from the earth, relax during guided meditations and sacred forest journeys, commune in the beauty of nature, support each other wholeheartedly and laugh to our heart’s content.” The festival will include locally sourced meals from Early Bird Cookery and a vendor village where local artisans, businesses, artists and more will sell their wares. Taru will be held at the Forestburgh Scout Reserve, where attendees are welcome to stay in cabins or camp out under the stars. Over the course of four days, guests will partake in activities including Pilates, yoga, dance, meditation, breath work, and exploring the beautiful woods of the Western Catskills. Velez said, “I’ve learned to find harmony with the world around me, make deeper connections with nature, and have better access to my intuition.” For more information, to see a sample schedule and to purchase tickets to the festival visit www.findthemidline.com/ taru.

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Best Places for Food & Drink Appetizers, Brunch, Desserts, Region

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570-226-1500 2495 Route 6, Hawley, PA greshamschophouse.com

Builder & Green Developer

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Makovic Homes, LLC

845-796-HOME 411 Route 17B, Monticello, NY besthomesonearth.com

Authentic Meal

Outdoor Dining

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

845-701-1353 5 Horseshoe Lake Road, Kauneonga Lake, NY cedarrapidsnewyork@gmail.com

Fiesta on Main Beer/Spirits

Roscoe Beer

607-290-5002 145 Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY roscoebeercompany.com

Breakfast

Benji & Jakes

Salad

Pennsyltucky Grill

570-253-1300 1095 Texas Palmyra Highway, Honesdale, PA pennsyltuckygrill.com

Wine Selection

Gourmet Restaurant

607-637-5364 7 West Main Street, Hancock, NY

Wings

Health Food Store

845-557-9903 45 Yulan-Barryville Road, Barryville, NY steelersfan@citlink.net

845-292-7210 2071 State RT. 52, Liberty, NY

Nature’s Grace

Homestead School

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Real Estate Agent

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Electrician

Playhouse Theatre

Rick Maloney - Narrowsburg Electric

Hancock Liquor Store

Piccolo Paese

Private School

Doctor

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Miss Monticello Diner

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Forestburgh Theater

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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 866-781-2922 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY bethelwoodscenter.org

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

Best Businesses & Services Antique Store

Flooring Store

Motorcycle Shop

Septic Service

570-253-0207 1098 Texas Palmyra Hwy, Honesdale, PA

570-251-2538 817 Main Street, Honesdale, PA coveryourworldflooring.com

845-888-2426 4 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY otooleshd.com

845-252-3000 67 Arena Court, Narrowsburg, NY weplumb.com

A Picker’s Find

Atmosphere, Bed & Breakfast, Getaway, Friendliest Staff

ECCE Bed & Breakfast

845-557-8562 19 Silverfish Road, Barryville, NY eccebedandbreakfast.com

Bank

Catskill Hudson Bank

122 Kirks Road, Narrowsburg, NY 845-334-0115 chbny.com

Elder Care Facility

Bethany Village

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Cover Your World Flooring

Grocery Store /Supermarket

Dave’s Super Duper

570-251-9530 200 Willow Ave, Honesdale, PA davessuperduper.com

Home Decor

Rasmussen Furniture

845-252-3901 90 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY

Jewelry Store

Jennings Jeweler

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O’Tooles Harley Davidson

Roto Rooter

Music Store

Steve’s Music Center

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

New Business of the Year

Catskill Mountain Resort 845-456-0195 211 Mail Road, Barryville, NY catskillmountainsresort.com

Pet Boarding/Pampering

Dog Mountain Lodge

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Happy birthday, NPS, from the Artists’ Market

Classical music all over town

Photographic tribute to our nation’s parks

Milford’s first Outdoor Classical Music Celebration

HOHOLA, PA — The National Park Service (NPS) is getting a present from the Barryville Area Arts Association for its 100th birthday: a photographic tribute on exhibit throughout the month of August. There will be an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Artists’ Market Community Center. A representative of the National Park Service will make a brief presentation at 4:30 p.m. Most of the photos on display were taken during the travels of local photographer Woody Goldberg. Subjects include the first eastern National Park, home of the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast; the National Park with the largest collection of hoodoos (odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing from the forces of erosion) in the world, the National Park that displays the results of more than 70 million years of volcanic activity; and the world’s very first National Park. Also showing at this event are local artists Linda Cobb, Mef Gannon, Nancy Kaericher, Adrienne Joy Markowitz, Stephanie McClure, Nick Roes, Joan Standora and Elva Zingaro.

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ILFORD, PA — Milford’s first-ever Outdoor Classical Music Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 6 starting at 12 noon. Various musicians and ensembles will perform on sidewalks, in the park, in a landmarked church and in the Milford Theatre, all at no charge. What’s more, the public will get to judge them in the Upper Delaware Valley’s answer to “American Idol.” The musicians performing pieces by Bach, Mozart and other imContributed photo mortals range from up-and-com- Brass Quintessence ing members of Gen Y (e.g. New season. Indoors, the Tri-State Summer York City’s Shanghai Strings) to veteran Chorale will perform at the Church of ensembles such as Brass Quintessence the Good Shepherd and Saint John the and players from the Greater Newburgh Evangelist, with accompaniment on the Symphony Orchestra, now in its 22nd church’s Schantz organ. The public is invited to grade the perWHEN: Saturday, August 6, formances, and the three top vote-getters starting at 12 noon and will appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the concluding with a 7:30 p.m. concert Milford Theatre. Other musicians will WHERE: All over Milford’s downtown then join them for a spontaneous semiduring the day; concert at the Milford orchestral performance. Theatre, 114 E. Catherine St. Kindred Spirits Arts Programs, the proCOST: Free ducer of this event, is a volunteer-run notCONTACT: www.kindredspiritsarts.org for-profit, which has been bringing qualor 570/409-1269 ity entertainment to area audiences and programs to school students since 2002.

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‘Objects’ and ‘Smile Awhile’ at the DVAA NARROWSBURG, NY — “Objects,” an exhibit of sculpture by Richard Gubernick, opens with a reception on Friday, August 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance’s Alliance Gallery at 37 Main St. Also opening on Friday, upstairs in the Loft Gallery, is an exhibition of drawings by Gino Garlanda, “Smile Awhile.” Both exhibits will be on view through August 27. The work in the Gubernick exhibit involves the use of transparent plastic that was originally used as packaging material. The shapes in each piece of plastic are used as a starting point for composing. “Initially, the transparent quality of the material appealed to me as a surface upon which I would apply layers of acrylic paint,” Guber- Drawing by Gino Garlanda nick says. “Over time, the shapes themselves became more interesting to me.” His more recent work involves applying painted and printed paper using a collage process. Gubernick has exhibited extensively, with gallery affiliations in Buffalo, Boston, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Ann Arbor and Toronto. Garlanda was born in Paterson, NJ in 1926 into a family of immigrant Italian textile weavers. After attending the School of Fine and Industrial Art in Newark, NJ, he landed a job in the advertising industry, eventually starting his own agency, Salit & Garlanda. He says, “I’m now 90 years old and the camera has become heavy. I shoot very little these days. The pen and pencil are light in weight, so I’m doing simpleminded drawings by a simpleminded man. Less is more, sometimes.” Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

Antique Show & Sale HAWLEY, PA — The 47th annual Antique Show & Sale, hosted by the tri-county dealers association of Wayne, Pike (PA) & Sullivan County (NY) will be held on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at the Wallenpaupack Area High School on Route 6 overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Show hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Quality dealers from throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic will display a variety of merchandise from furniture, art pottery, painting and prints to vintage linens, clothing and jewelry. The admission fee is $6 per person and is used to benefit historical, educational and preservation efforts in the area. The venue is air conditioned, and food will be available. For more information call 570/296-3539 or 226-7513.

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Al fresco a cappella in Hancock HANCOCK, NY — Internationally acclaimed quartet Gimme Four joins forces with special guests For The Times for an a cappella extravaganza at the Hancock Town Square on Friday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. In this fifth performance of Hancock’s highly successful inaugural Summer Nights LIVE on The Square series, eight talented young men take the stage to put a fresh new twist on classic barbershop, combining traditional tunes with popular music from Sinatra to Adele. Bring your chair or blanket. For more information, or to show your support for the arts in Hancock, call 607/637-2870 or visit DestinationHancock.com. Continued on page 21

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Spirit Quest Expo CALLICOON, NY — The second annual Spirit Quest Expo will take place on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd. At the expo, spiritual seekers can find and work with talented energy healers, intuitive readers and vendors of spiritual tools. Among the offerings to be found at this year’s expo are Akashic readings, medium readings, sound healing with Tibetan bowls, aura photography, crystal oracle readings, Reiki, a wide selection of stones and crystals, fairy-themed items, aromatherapy blends for people and pets and more. There are also free workshops scheduled throughout the day, including a mediumship gallery and an aromatherapy workshop. Admission is free. Visit www.spiritexpo.wix.com/spirit-quest-expo.

Noh theatre at NACL HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Theatre Nohgaku, based in Tokyo, Japan and Bloomsburg, PA will present “Blue Moon Over Memphis” at NACL Theatre on Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. The play is a Noh theatre performance about one of the first global celebrity casualties: Elvis Presley. It is also an indictment of the cult of celebrity. Originating in 14th-century Japan and derived from a centuries-older theatrical form, Noh is one of the oldest continuing stage arts. It comContributed photo bines highly stylized dance, Elvis Noh mask chant, music, mask and costumes with intense inner concentration and physical discipline, to create a uniquely powerful theatrical experience. Founded in 2000, Theatre Nohgaku is an international ensemble theatre company that creates and performs original English-language works using Noh as its architectural foundation. Even as Elvis turned the music culture of his youth into a commercial product, the entertainment industry turned Elvis himself into a product. Noh is the pathway that leads us from Elvis, “the brand,” to a meditation on the relationship between celebrity and humanity, allowing us to be in the presence of Elvis, not as a costumed impersonation, but as an eloquent, complicated, beautiful soul. “Blue Moon Over Memphis” is written by Deborah Brevoort and features a musical score by Richard Emmert. For more information visit www.nacl.org.

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Wayne County Fair HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Fair, Northeast PA’s iconic old-fashioned country fair, will return this year from August 5 to 13. As usual, there will be rides, fairways, races (everything from horses and pigs to cars and lawnmowers), tractor pulls, cotton candy and funnel cakes, musical entertainment, a demolition derby on the concluding Saturday, and of course all kinds of 4-H animals and displays. The 4-H exhibits and judging will take place starting on Friday, August 5 through Friday, August 12, with the livestock auction occurring on Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m. To see a full schedule, visit www.waynecountyfair.com. It’s all located on the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Route 191 just north of downtown Honesdale. Tickets cost $10 and include parking, rides and most grandstand shows.

Poet Hada reads at DVAA NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) presents a reading and book signing with poet Ken Hada on Saturday, August 6 at 4 p.m. in the Krause Recital Hall, 37 Main St., second floor. The event is free and will be followed by a wine reception. Hada’s straightforward, lyrical voice draws substance from the natural world as he meditates on subjects such as work, aging, stillness, fishing and spirituality. The river is a central feature of Hada’s work, and one of the books on sale will be “The River White,” with color illustrations by the poet’s brother, Duane Hada. Hada is a professor at East Central University in Ada, OK where he directs the annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival. In addition to multiple journal publications, his work has been featured four times on NPR’s “The Writer’s Almanac.” For information about the poet, visit www.kenhada.org. For information about the event, call DVAA at 845/2527576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

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Festival of Wood MILFORD, PA — “Goods from the Woods” is the focus of the 12th annual Festival of Wood at Grey Towers National Historic Site on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7. This free event offers a variety of activities that demonstrate the many ways we use and enjoy wood in our everyday lives. Wood crafts, children’s activities with wood, chainsaw carvings, educational exhibits, live woodland wildlife, beekeeping, films, tree pruning and portable sawmill demonstrations, free music, tree walks and more will be offered on the grounds of the historic estate, now run by the National Forest Service and once the home of Gifford Pinchot, who founded and served as first chief of that service from 1905 to 1910. There is free parking, a free shuttle and free admission to the grounds. New this year: a number of wood craftsmen have been added to the show, with unique, one-of-a-kind wood items for sale; a special artifacts exhibit that illustrates Gifford Pinchot’s affinity for fishing, including his newly restored Old Towne canoe; and guided walking tours of the estate grounds, highlighting some of the more interesting and mature trees. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For a schedule of events or more information visit www.greytowers.org or call 570/296-9630. Continued on page 23

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Honey Dewdrops: ‘handcrafted sound... swarming harmonies’ HAWLEY, PA — The Honey Dewdrops bring their unique blend of folk and roots music to Hawley on Friday, August 5 for a show at Harmony Presents. The concert starts at 8 p.m. As the Honey Dewdrops Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish share stages from venues to festivals across North America. The thirst to explore and document is evident in their 2012 release “Silver Lining,” a Top-Ten record on national folk and Americana stations. With tight harmonies and a musical ensemble that includes clawhammer banjo, mandolin and guitars, the duo was described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as having a “Handcrafted sound centered on swarming harmonies and acoustic guitars that churn like a paddlewheel and shimmer like heat waves on the highway.” Concert tickets cost $19 to $22. Visit www.harmonypre sents.com or call 570/588-8077.

‘Interlude’ at Gallery EVA CALLICOON, NY — A new group show will open at Gallery EVA at 35 Lower Main St. on Saturday, August 6, with an artists’ reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Titled “Interlude,” the show will run through August 31. Artists featured in the show will include Miriam Hernandez, Barry Shavrick, Walter Stevens, Evelyn Morisot, Paul Shimon, Erica Hart and Eva Drizhal. The artists will be present at the opening reception. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., sometimes Monday, and by appointment. For more information call 845/887-3202.

Roscoe Trout Town Parade and duck race ROSCOE, NY — Sponsored by the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce, the hamlet of Roscoe will hold its annual Trout Town Parade on Saturday, August 6 starting at 11 a.m. Line-up will be at Roscoe Central School. There will be a flea market/craft fair/Taste of Roscoe at Niforatos Field that day. Also joining in the fun will be the Roscoe Free Library, which will hold its annual duck race at Riverside Park at 3 p.m. Come watch as the ducks race one another downstream for first, second, third and last place. Ducks are available at $3 for one, $5 for two and $10 for five. To buy one call Marge at 607/498-5464 or stop by the Roscoe Farmers’ Market on Sunday’s between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Old photos, records, stories and artifacts from the Town of Denning will be available at Denning and Claryville History Afternoon on Sunday, August 7, at 1 p.m. at the Time and the Valleys Museum on State Route 55. Along with co-sponsor the Town of Neversink, the museum will share archive information on the history of the Town of Denning, Ulster County, including oral histories from town residents and binders full of information about life along the Upper Neversink and the Upper Rondout. The program is free, including free admission to the museum. Individuals with photos, information, or special history items from the Town of Denning are invited to bring their items to share. For more information on the museum or this event visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or call 845/9857700.

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want to, I really do, but it’s a ‘97 pickup, and I’m not sure how much longer I can keep on truckin’ along. Up until very recently, the vehicle has been very good to me, but as of late, there has been a steady increase in breakdowns and repairs. Ach. Compounding the issue is what to do next, since running out to buy a new car is not exactly on my to-do list, hard times being what they are. As difficult as it might be to say goodbye, I see the handwriting on the wall while I duct-tape my headlight in place, put another bungee on the crumbling tailgate and jump in, uttering a silent prayer that I will arrive at my destination without mishap. The engine was sputtering last Friday night and the deluge that ensued was of epic proportions, so rather than attending a concert outdoors and taking a chance of getting stuck in the rain, I stayed home, knowing that I had plenty to keep me busy over the next few days. Often, scheduling is a nightmare for me, since it’s not unusual to have back-to-back events on opposite sides of the county. So I penciled in a few hours for the Callicoon Country Fair on Saturday, which would then lead to a gallery opening in Lake Huntington, before making my way to a barbeque in Bethel later that same day. The second annual Country Fair was in full swing when Dharma and I pulled into Callicoon. Music filled the air, kids raced to and fro down by the banks of the Delaware, and the dozens of vendors booths were humming with activity as the clouds rolled in. “It’s not going to rain, right?” I asked passersby, none of whom were willing to commit one way or another. “The moisture is not very good for the camera,” I muttered to the dog, silently wishing the impending storm away. “And it doesn’t exactly make you smell good either.” Unimpressed, Dharma tugged at her leash to get closer to the alpacas as I hustled through the streets, attempting to snap a few pics before the skies let loose, which was clearly on the horizon. Sure enough, the drizzle turned to rain, which in turn became a monsoon, and as folk tarped their wares, I ducked into the Historic Western Hotel, now under new ownership, and checked out the renovations. “We’ve got big plans,” proprietor Irene Nikolai told me, showing off the beautiful new ceiling in the Tap Room, while bartender Josiah stirred cocktails behind us. “Weekend brunches and new décor are only the beginning,” she promised as I ducked back outside, cursing myself for leaving the umbrella in the back of the pickup. “No problems here,” I sputtered, as the engine roared to life, and we made our way in the downpour to the Nutshell Arts Center where local artist Julius Valiunas’s newest exhibit, “Artifacts from the Future” was being unveiled. The collection, titled “A Retrospective,” remains on display through September 4 and contains some of Valiunas’ “earliest innovations as a New York City art worker in the ‘80s and ‘90s to the present moment, creating what he refers to as ‘Country Canvas’ paintings on salvaged metal roofing.” Julius toured a few of us around, explaining that there are “even larger pieces that I couldn’t get through the door,” and I made my exit as drenched fans made their way in. Some interesting pieces (IMHO) and worth checking out. Word on the street is that the artist might walk you around the corner to see some of the huge pieces he referred to, so feel free to ask. The barbeque was rained out, but my host insisted

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Despite the downpour, folks continued to enjoy the Callicoon Country Fair, and performers like The Hippy Nuts entertained everyone braving the elements. The thunderstorm was in full force by the time I pulled into the Nutshell Art Center in Lake Huntington, NY, but the truck got me there in one piece, even though it was difficult to see.

that we move it indoors. I made my way there, fighting traffic headed for Bethel Woods, where rabid fans were determined to catch a show, rain or shine. Hours later, I was once again behind the wheel. As I inched my way through the same traffic leaving, the truck lurched forward and the headlamps dimmed, while the dashboard blinked on and off. “Oh dear lord,” I rasped at the dog, “not now, not in this traffic, not in this storm,” and I furiously attempted to get the truck in gear, which bucked and lunged, heaved and hiccupped, as I prayed aloud to “just make it home.” I’m not sure how, as the truck seemed possessed, but we did arrive safe and sound just as my beloved pickup shuddered one last time and died in the driveway, while the thunderstorm raged on. “Sounds like the alternator,” my mechanic suggested. “Bring her in and we’ll take a look, but I’m not sure how much more money you’re willing to throw at it. This repair might just be the last hurrah.” Staving off a full meltdown, I agreed to give it a jump and bring it in, with someone following, just for good measure. “Keep on truckin’” I moaned to the dog. Tomorrow is another day.

Artist Julius Valiunas was on-hand at the Nutshell Art Center in Lake Huntington to explain how some of his work has progressed through the decade.

Tap room bartender Josiah can be spotted mixing cocktails under the beautifully restored ceiling in the lower level of the historic Western Hotel in Callicoon, NY.

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WHERE AND WHEN Fri., Aug. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Objectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at DVAA

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Objectsâ&#x20AC;? sculpture by Richard Gubernick opening reception at Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St., 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm. Free and open to the public. On view through August 27. 845/252-7576.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Incredible Judy Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Incredible Judy Garlandâ&#x20AC;? at The Two Sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emporium, 7:30pm. Written and directed by Judith Present, with musical director Elaine Reinhardt and starring Patricia Reed, this presentation brings alive Judy Garland. Tickets cost $12, cold picnic buffet is an additional $16.95. 607/821-1606.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Christy Mathewson: The Honesdale Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne County Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plain Speaking Summer Series holds â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christy Mathewson: The Honesdale Yearsâ&#x20AC;? presented by Ab Rutherford, 5pm. The presentations continue each Friday through August 26 at 5pm. 570/253-3240.

First Friday Networking Breakfast

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First Friday Networking Breakfast at Lazy Pond B&B, 79 Old Loomis Rd., 7:45-9am. Sponsors: CD Trips and Thunder 102. Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members. Bring a nonperishable food item for local food pantry. RSVP by 12noon on 8/4. 845/7914200 or email office@catskills.com.

Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm.

Mega penny social

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mega penny social at the Liberty Firehouse, 256 Sprague Ave., doors open 5:30pm, calling at 7pm. Donation $1. Prizes, specialty and handcrafted tables, 50/50, door prizes. Refreshments: hot dogs, desserts, beverages. Benefits: Court Mary Anthony Catholic Daughters.

Supermarket Bingo

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Supermarket Bingo at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St. Doors open at 5:30pm, calling starts 6:30pm. Admission $5. Refreshments. Benefit: Sullivan-St. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star. Door prizes, raffles.

The Honey Dewdrops at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Honey Dewdrops at Harmony Presents at the Silk Mill, 8pm. Known for their tight harmonies, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish recently released their fourth album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tangled Country.â&#x20AC;? This Virginia-based duet offers a blend of new Americana and traditional folk. Cost: $19 advance, $22 general admission. www.harmonypresents.com or 570/588-8077.

Sat., Aug. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Incredible Judy Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

AARP Driver Safety Program

SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AARP Driver Safety Program at the South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. To register call Sonny Smith at 845/434-8922 (leave message). Please call after 9am. Cost: $20 AARP members; $25 for non-members.

Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

Liberty Aglow Brunch

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

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Liberty Aglow brunch, held at Lighthouse Ministries, 5 Triangle Rd., 10am-12noon. Guest speaker will be Frank Leonetti.

Caleb Hawley Band at Harmony Presents

National Park Service tribute art exhibit

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Caleb Hawley Band at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Caleb Hawley is a multifaceted singer and songwriter, currently residing in Harlem of New York City. Citing his two greatest influences as Randy Newman and Prince, he leaves a lot of room for possibility in the genre spectrum. Cost: $20 advance, $23 general. 570/588-8077.

Catskill Back Forty Revival

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Brewery and Dan Smalls Presents host the Catskill Back Forty Revival at the Catskill Brewery, 12noon to dark. Music by The Felice Brothers, Steve Gunn, Big Mean Sound Machine, The Last Superpower and Kendy Gable. Local food and beer. Tickets $35.

Classical Music Celebration

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The first-ever Outdoor Classical Music Celebration with various musicians and ensembles will perform on sidewalks, in the park, in a landmarked church and in the Milford Theatre starting at 12 noon. The public will get to judge them in the Upper Delaware Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Idol.â&#x20AC;? Free. www.kindredspiritsarts.org.

Commercial Driver Training Permit Preparation course

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES offers this Commercial Driver Training Permit Preparation course at the St. John Street Education Center. This course runs for two consecutive Saturdays, August 6 and 13, from 8:30am-4:30pm. Tuition is $190. Register: 845/295-4915.

D.W. GriďŹ&#x192;thâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cuddebackville silent movies

CUDDEBACKVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A celebration of the silent films made in Cuddebackville, at The Neversink Valley Museum, 26 Hoag Rd. Screening on the lawn under the stars behind the museum building. Performer Jeff Weinman will play the piano starting at 7:30pm providing a soundtrack to all the films.

Historical Port Jervis House and Garden Tour

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Historical Port Jervis House and Garden Tour, 1-4pm, rain or shine. Sponsored by Port Jervis Council for the Arts. Stroll through the gardens and experience lovely homes. Tickets: $15 on the day of the tour, advance tickets $10 at Flora Laura, Ginaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope Chest, The Herb Shoppe, or ERA Meloi.

Lackawaxenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Good Olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fashioned Block Party

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carnival games, food, DJ Keller Sound Entertainment, vendors, bake sale, tricky tray baskets, children and adults games and more. Car, truck, bike display 12noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm, $5 registration at 11am, judging at 4pm, all makes and models. Vendors needed. Proceeds given to Pike County Disabled & Homeless Veterans.

Lake Wallenpaupack Antique Show & Sale

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 47th annual Lake Wallenpaupack Antique Show & Sale at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 10am-5pm. Presented by the Wayne, Pike (PA) & Sullivan County (NY) Antiques Dealers Association. 570/226-7513.

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SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Opening reception celebrating the exhibit and 100 years of the National Park Service at the Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave., 4-6pm. A representative of the National Park Service will make a brief presentation with a Q & A at 4:30pm. Refreshments provided.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Faces of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Laundry King

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faces of India,â&#x20AC;? an exhibition of photographs by Doug Hilson, at the Laundry King, an alternative exhibit space of the Catskill Art Society located at 65 Main St., 4-7pm. On display through August 27. 845/436-4227.

Sun., Aug. 7 Blues, Brews & BBQ

Penny social

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

Poet Ken Hada reading

Lake Wallenpaupack Antique Show & Sale

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penny social at Highland Senior Center, doors open 5pm, calling at 6:30pm. Cards are two for $1. Kitchen open. 845/557-8913. NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delaware Valley Arts Alliance presents a reading and book signing with poet Ken Hada in Krause Recital Hall, 37 Main Street, second Floor, 4pm. The event is free, and will be followed by a wine reception. 845/252-7576.

Port Jervis Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Read It Again Bookstore will be open Sundays in August from 11am-2pm. All proceeds benefit the Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County. 845/794-0017.

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Port Jervis Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Square (by Burger King), 9am-1pm. Saturdays until October 29. Locally sourced foods, music and handmade items.

Portraits/Human and Others

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wurtsboro Arts Alliance opens its August show with a reception, 2-6pm. The show, based on the theme of Portraits/Human and Others, runs until 9/4. The gallery will also present, in the front room, works by featured artists Steve Duffy and Gary Schroder.

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

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rock Hill Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, located at 223 Rock Hill Dr., every Saturday, 10am-1om. Sponsored by Rock Hill Business and Community Association, this market runs until September 24. Live music, events and educational activities.

Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n River Music Festival

BARRYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n River Music Festival/Jerry Jam VIII free concert at The Carriage House, 2pm-midnight. Features an eclectic mix of rock, bluegrass, funk and Grateful Dead music. All ages/rain or shine.

Small Engine Repair and Rebuilding course

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES offers a Small Engine Repair and Rebuilding course, Saturdays from August 6 through 20, 8:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. All classes held at the BOCES Ruben Pollack Education Center Auto Tech Shop at 52 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Tuition: $250. 845/295-4900.

Spirit Quest Expo

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Second annual Spirit Quest Expo at The Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., 10am-6pm. The biggest event of its kind in the Upper Delaware Region where spiritual seekers can find and work with talented energy healers, intuitive readers and vendors of spiritual tools. Free admission; free workshops throughout the day.

Summerfest and Anglers Market

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) holds its 2016 Summerfest and Anglers Market, 1031 Old Route 17. The public is invited to join with members and friends to celebrate the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 35th anniversary and enjoy all that Summerfest has to offer. 845/439-4810.

Trout Town Parade and Festival

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annual Trout Town Parade and Festival, 11am line-up at Roscoe Central School. Flea market/craft fair/ taste of Roscoe held at Niforatos Field. Roscoe Free Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Duck Race at Riverside Park, 3pm. Ducks available: $3 for one, two for $5, five for $10. 845/439-4039.

Read It Again Bookstore open

Sullivan County Audubon Wolfbrook Field Trip

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Field trip to find butterflies and birds at Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area, 9-11am. Meet at 9am at The Trading Post in Rock Hill. Call leader Renee Davis at 845/482-5044 before 7pm for more information.

Summer Nature Walk

BETHEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a free guided Nature Walk on the woodland trail at its office in Bethel, NY from 1pm-3pm. Advance registration is not required; meet at the office to join the group. Kids must remain accompanied by an adult. Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org or call 845/583-1010.

Mon., Aug. 8 Creative movement for kids

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Weekly modern dance class for kids ages 5-11 at the Narrowsburg Union, Mondays at 5:30pm. Learn basic movements, explore creativity, play games and learn choreography. No dance experience needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany.@gmail.com.

Free computer support

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm.

Modern dance for adults

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Weekly modern dance class for adults ages 12 and up at the Narrowsburg Union, Mondays at 6:30pm. Learn basic movements, warmups, light stretching and choreography. No dance experience needed. Drop in at any time. Cost: $12 per class. Email catskilldancecompany@gmail.com.

Tues., Aug. 9 American Sign Language classes

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County offer American Sign Language classes taught by Ariel Escobar at Ted Stroebele Community Center, 5-6:30pm. Total of eight sessions: August 2, 9, 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 27. Cost $120. Register, 845/7940017 or email adutcher@sullivancoun tyliteracy.org.

Creative Insights to Writing course

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a Creative Insights to Writing course at St. John Education Center, Tuesdays August 9 through August 30, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm. Cost: $55. Register, 845/295-4915.

Wed., Aug. 10

Sat., Aug. 13

Free computer support

ARTery August show

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Wednesday at the TustenCochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm.

Ham dinner

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ham dinner at Drew Fellowship Hall, 4:30-6:30pm. Benefits River Valley Chapter No. 33 Order of the Eastern Star. Serving ham, potato salad, carrot salad, baked beans, rolls, beverage and dessert smorgasbord. Adults $10, child (5-12) $5. 570/491-2743.

Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Settlers Inn hosts its summer Jazz on the Deck series every Wednesday during August, 6-9pm, rain or shine. No cover charge. 570/226-2993.

John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture

FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lecture series for children, Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Fallsburg Library. John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, talks on the summer reading theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;On your mark... get set... read.â&#x20AC;?

Rock Hill Summer Concert Series

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rock Hill Business and Community Association presents the free Rock Hill Summer Concert Series, 6:30-8:30pm every Wednesday during August at 223 Rock Hill Dr. (location of Rock Hill Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market). Bring chair or blanket. www.facebook.com/RockHill SummerConcertSeries.

Thurs., Aug. 11 Star viewing event

HUGUENOT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Town of Deerpark Museum presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Party,â&#x20AC;? a guided trip through our galaxy, at Harriet Space Park, Route 209, 8pm. Professor William Istone provides a limited number of telescopes. If possible, bring your own telescope or binoculars. Also bring a blanket or chair and some snacks. 845/856-2702.

Teen Tech Time

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Teens and tweens interested in technology who like to explore and be creative, play with electronics, work with video games, design and print in 3D and more. Now in its third year Teen Tech Time is a big hit with youth in the community. Thursdays through August 25, 2-4pm, Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library. 845/887-4040.

Fri., Aug. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Theatrical performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty and The Beastâ&#x20AC;?, based on Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie, at Rivoli Theatre, 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Firehouse book sale

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Weekend book sale: Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm; Sunday (bag day), 11am-3pm, at Jeffersonville Firehouse, Main Street. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiction and non-fiction, previously-enjoyed books. Sponsored by Friends of Library. 845/482-4350.

Fish fry dinner

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fish fry dinner at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 4:30-6:30pm. Military-style chow line prepared and served by veterans including Gulf War veterans. All proceeds support local food banks and programs for veterans throughout Sullivan County. $12, reservations required. 845/8884958, or 888-2535 day of event.

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The ARTeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s August show features Rosalind Hodgkins and June Ponte. Reception: 6-9pm. Show dates: August 11 to September 5.

Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

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

Chicken barbeque

GLEN SPEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pond Eddy Methodist Church annual chicken barbeque at Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Rd., 4-7pm. Adults $12, child under 10 $6. Tickets at the door. Gift baskets, raffles.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Close Encounters with Live Birds of Preyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

LAKE ARIEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lacawac Sanctuary presents the Delaware Valley Raptor Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live birds presentation in the historic Carriage House barn, 10am-12noon. Eagles, owls, falcons and hawks take the stage. First come, first seated. Cost: $10 adults, $3 children.

Community Driver Safety Program

KAUNEONGA LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Driver Safety Program, Defensive Driving Class at 3594 Rte. 55, 9am-4pm. To register: contact Manny Safer at 877/910-7843, and leave your name and phone number at extension one. Fee: $25 per person over 50, $35 per person under 50 years old.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Theatrical performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty and The Beast,â&#x20AC;? based on Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie, at Rivoli Theatre, 8pm; Sundays 2pm. Presented by Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Farm-to-Plate dinner

LAKE ARIEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lacawac Sanctuary 50th anniversary Farm-to-Plate DĂŽner en Blanc (everyone wears white) at historic Watres Lodge, 195 Sanctuary Rd., 5pm. Cocktails and dinner, silent auction, live music by The Jazz Assassins. To make a reservation, call 570/689-9494.

Firehouse book sale

Flea market

LAKE HUNTINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Club of Cochecton holde a flea market at the new Cochecton Town Hall, lower level, 74 Smales Rd., 9am-3pm. Furniture, housewares, toys, jewelry and more. Lunch available. 845/252-7208.

Free concert with Little Sparrow and Thurman Barker

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeffersonville JEMS present a free afternoon concert with Little Sparrow and special guest Thurman Barker on drums at the Main Street Stage, 4912 Main St., 4-7pm. Also Bob Lohr (keys), Greg Fiske (sax) and Barbara Gogan (guitar/vocals). Food available or you bring your own picnic basket. Bring lawn chairs. Sorry no dogs.

History of the D&H Canal walk

WESTBROOKVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join naturalist/ archaeology-enthusiast Gary Keeton for a walk through time, 10am. Follow path taken by Native Americans, canalers and other history makers in our area. Meet at DEC access road on Route 209 across from Our Hometown Deli. 845/3864892. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. thebashakill.org.

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

Roofing STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

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

Equipment & Tool Repair

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

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Tree Service

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

Sand & Gravel

Septic Service

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

Storage

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

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

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

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

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

Plumbing & Heating

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

ESSELMAN SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE

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

845-798-5959 OR SEPTICGOPRO.COM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

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

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE

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

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

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

Help Wanted

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

Lawn Mowing Service

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

845-570-8949

The Yard Sale Store is pleased to announce that WE ARE OPEN!

Free Upcoming Training Class PCA TRAINING CLASS Are you looking for a rewarding career in the health care industry? Become a CERTIFIED NYS Personal Care Aide (PCA) for FREE! We offer Training in Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, Ulster, Dutchess, and some areas in Westchester County. Hurry - call and reserve your space. Classes filling up fast!

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

Saturday August 13, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Women’s Community Club of Cochecton is holding a

We have IMMEDIATE placement options, in several locations and neighborhoods. W E O F F E R : • Supportive environment • Flexible hours • Employee rewards program • Hourly and live-in cases • Great incentives and benefits • Competitive pay

CALL TODAY — 845-738-1883 / 914-410-8920

FLEA MARKET at the NEW Cochecton Town Hall lower level, 74 Smales Road, Lake Huntington, NY 12752. Furniture, house wares, toys, jewelry, and much more. Lunch available. Please stop by to help support the WCCC, so that we can continue to provide college scholarships to local high school graduates. For more info or to dontate call Pam 252-7208.

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MOVING SALE

LISA’S...NOT JUST ANTIQUES!

ESTATE SALE 7824 ST RT 52(LAVA)

Sat 8/6 & Sun 8/7 • 9-4 rain or shine • LAST SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO

NARROWSBURG, NY 12764 Fri 8/5, Sat 8/6 & Sun 8/7 8am-3pm

2-Cord of Wood, Snow Roof Rake, 3HP Push Mower, Rossignol Snowboard with ladies size 7 boot, Marine Battery, Oak Dining Room Set--Oval to Round with 6 chairs, 4 5’ Truck Tool Box, Elvis Phone and Pictures, CD’s, DVD’s, VHS, Records, Cassettes, Video Games (N64, PS1, PS2, DS, Wii), Makita 10” Miter Saw, House Hold, 9 piece Living Room Set, Oak & Glass End Tables, 2 pc Entertainment Center, New Walker, Commode, Shower Bench, Wheel Chair with Tray, Christmas items, table cloths, Curtians, Lamp Shades, Beach Umbrella, New Picture Frames, Old Big Bowls, Lamps, Large Mirrors, Cane Wicker Furniture, Men’s 2x/3x Clothes, Dishes, Bowls and Free Stuff . Lots Of Great Stuff In Good Conduction Make Reasonable Offer Take Rt 52 out of Jeff ersonville, go 1 mile, turn right on to Briscoe Rd, go 3 miles to 663 Briscoe Rd. Or Rt 52 from Liberty to White Sulphur Spring, take White Suplhur Rd opposite Fire House. Go 3 miles to fork, bear right. 663 Briscoe Rd.

ON-SITE ESTATE BARN SALE Take a Step Back in Time Fri 8/5, Sat 8/6, Sun 8/7 • 247 Lakeview Drive • Highland Lake, NY 12743 Enamel Top Kitchen Table, Iron Floor Grate, Dash #40 Coal Stove, Southard Coal Stove, Sellers Hoosier Cabinet, Enamel Pittston Stove, Cribben & Sexton Stove, Serpentine Chest of Drawers, National Cash Register #174 Deer Park Creamery Milk Bottle, 1926 Space Saver Clothes Rack, McCaskey Adding Machine, 36 Gallon Crock, License Plates, Victorian Boot Jack, Brush Planter, Roseville Freesia Vase, Weller Cornish Jardinieres, Ironstone Pitchers, Bowls & Commodes, China Closet & Buffet, Flexible Flyer Sled, Spartan Sewing Machine, Smith Premier Typewriter, Mason Jars, Primitive Tools, Vintage Kitchen Bread Mixer,Salt & Pepper Collection, Teacup Collection, Graniteware Colander, Old Porch French Doors, Birdhouses, Griswold Skillets, Firkin Butter Churn, Philco Radio, Jewelry, Handmade Patchwork Quilt, Wool Blankets, Traps, Tools, Wood Crates & Barrels, Spike Tamp

ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOUSE House Items, Beds, Dressers, Tables, Dishes, Some Tools, Out Door Furniture, A little bit of everything Lisa Dyser - Owner 355 Beach Lake Highway Honesdale, Pennsylvania | (570)-352-3500 lisasntiques652@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lisasantiques652/

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and SO MANY MORE ANTIQUES! Sale Managed by Until Next Time Antiques Highland Lake, NY 12743

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

A S I M R O T A S M I T A S H S L I G M I E A B E R O O K T H D M Y R R E E T U S A R B E T A L S T L

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Hosted by Turner Real Estate Saturday Sept 3 & Sunday Sept 4 10am - 6pm Rain or Shine Corner of Rt 97 & Rt 25 Narrowsburg For information about renting a booth please contact Mary Jones-Mellett by email at mjonesmellett1treny@gmail.com

845-557-3800

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

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

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY

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

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Real Estate Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Yulan NY 2 Story 2BR House 1 Full, and 1 half Bath, Nice Front Porch $700 per Month Eldred Area 2 BR Apt $700 per Month NO PETS 1 Month Security

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Real Estate Auction Wed. Aug 17, 5pm. 4136 River Rd. Equinunk, PA. 5+ acres. House with annex. 22 rooms. Was used for lodging, hunting, and large group activities. Gordon Kinzinger (AU0002085L) For info AuctionZip.com #8563. 570-470-4755.

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Main Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Apartment Stainless Steel Appliances, Views of Little Lake Erie. $695 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References Required.

Vehicle Surplus Auction

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Land for Sale Cooperstown NY Land For Sale By Owner - Near Otsego Lake - 26 Acres 13 Acres - Ponds, organic fields, spectacular views, restaurants, boating, great schools, 607-435-0255 www.CooperstownProperty.com. ABANDONED FARM LIQUIDATION SALE AUG 6THâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 HRS NYC! 7 acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;$19,900 10 acresâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; $24,900 20 acres- $39,900 30 acres- $59,900

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Vacation Rentals OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Online Ending 8/15 @ 8PM Sullivan County surplus; Heavy duty trucks, cars, vans, buses, trucks, SUV, tractors, tires, pond boats and more! Live Preview 8/2-8/4 & 8/9-8/11 by appointment at multiple locations or anytime online. For complete details, locations & photos visit:

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Apt For Rent Barryville, NY Beautiful 2 level 1 Bed Room Spectacular views of Historic Roebling Bridge, perfect for a single person or a couple, NO PETS - NO SMOKING $1,300 per month plus utilities. Contact kmargobro@gmail.com or 845-423-2003

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Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MAA REALTY ENTERPRISES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/24/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 32 Bristol Circle, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION T & Cookies, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 04/27/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 416 W. 154th St., Ste. A, New York, NY 10032. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY M. Quinn Enterprises, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 06/27/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 1002 County Road 95, North Branch, NY 12766. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: SENIOR PLANNING SERVICES LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 03-17-2016 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 7 RANDOLPH RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731 Purpose: any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the Limited Liability Company is Green Rhino Builders LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 6/22/16. The County in which the office is to be located is Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 62 Dallas S/C #313, Dallas PA 18612

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). North South Investor Partners LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION LEE-SIMONE HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/14/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1441 Broadway , 6th Flr., PMB 6083, NY, NY 10018. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Building Traditions LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 81 School House Rd, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. Purpose: General.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: SPS COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 04-06-2016 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 7 RANDOLPH RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731 Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION KNZ Equities LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/15/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY EASIN LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/5/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 41 Stewart Ave., Roscoe, NY 12776, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY O F S U L L I VA N , G R E E N T R E E SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. K E V I N M A S T R O I A N N I , M A RY MASTROIANNI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on March 22, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY on August 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 188 Tusten Mountain Lake Road a/k/a Town Road 20, Narrowsburg, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Townhsip of Tusten, County of Sullivan and State of New York, Section 24.A, Block 4 and Lot 1. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2389/2013. Patti Leibowitz, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff

LEGAL NOTICE Town of Bethel Notice of Public Hearing Unsafe Structure (White Lake Resorts, LLC) SBL #35.-4-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Bethel will conduct a public hearing according to the Code of the Town of Bethel Chapter 113 - Buildings, Unsafe on August 10, 2016 at 8:25 p.m. at the Dr. Duggan Community Center, Meeting Room, 3460 Rt. 55, White Lake, New York on the following structure: Tax Map Section 35 Block 5 and Lot 4 (NYS Highway 55, White Lake, NY assessed to White Lake Resorts, LLC). The remedy of the construction site including but not limited to clubhouse foundation should be secured with construction fencing, property around foundations mowed to grade, stormwater basin should have new fencing installed, holes should be filled and entire property mowed and the entire site should be secure with stable fencing. The property shall be secured within 30 days of the service of the notice and shall be completed within 60 days thereafter. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether said order to repair or remove shall be affirmed, modified or vacated, and in the event of modification or affirmance, to assess all costs and expenses incurred by the Town in the repair or removal of such building or structure against the land on which said building or structure is located. The property owner shall have the right to contest the order of the Town Board at the time of the hearing in writing or in person. By Order of the Town Board Rita J. Sheehan, Town Clerk Dated: August 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS, NOTICE AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF NATURE OF ACTION SUPREME COURT:STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Date index no. purchased: X 712016 Jerilyn Izzi, Plaintiff, SUMMONS against Index No. 20161055 A.N. Smallwood & Company, Inc., “John Doe and Mary Roe,” and/or persons or parties who may claim an interest in the premises, Defendants. X To: Defendants A.N. Smallwood & Company, Inc., “John Doe and Mary Roe,” and/or persons or parties who may claim an interest in the premises: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Basis of venue is location of real property which is the subject matter of this action is located in Sullivan County, NY. NOTICE: This is an action to quiet title to real property located in the Town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York described being Lots 0223 through O225, inclusive, as shown on the Map entitled “Combined and Revised Map of Mountain Lakes Country Club Estates, Smallwood, N.Y.” on file in the office of the Clerk of Sullivan County on August 24, 1936. Town of Bethel Tax Map No. 47.154 Known as 36 E Reindeer Trail No personal claim is made against nonappearing defendants. This Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of Hon. Stephan G. Schick, JSC, dated July 13, 2016, entered in the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office, Monticello, NY. Dated: July 13, 2016 Martin S. Miller Attorney for Plaintiff 10 Saint John St.Suite 101 Monticello, New York 12701 (845) 794 4440

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC7, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2006-OC7; Plaintiff(s) vs. AMY MANNING; DUANE MANNING; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about June 23, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at lobby of Sullivan County Court House. On August 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. Premises known as 23 SPLIT ROCK ROAD, ELDRED, NY 12732 Section: 22 Block: 2 Lot: 23 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT B-10, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “THE PINE AYRE SUBDIVISION - B”, FILED IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE ON MAY 26, 1989, AS MAP NO. 5-250. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $313,043.45 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 3483/09 M I C H A E L E . C ATA N I A , E S Q . ; REFEREE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). T h e n a m e o f t h e L L C i s : LT C CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 03-092016 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 7 RANDOLPH RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731 Purpose: any lawful activity

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Cleaning and Sealing of the Government Center (B-16-43) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: August 5, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Sprouting Dreams Farm LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/25/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 5474 State Route 55, Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: General..

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). TEB Fink Building, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 06/08/16. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 45 Boettger Rd, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). North South Manager LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Building Traditions LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 81 School House Rd, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. Purpose: General. Legal notice Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company(LLC) Name: The Brust Group,LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 7/14/2016. Office Location: Sullivan County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O The Brust Group, LLC 131 Leonard Road Monticello, NY 12701. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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t has been written that anglers go through several stages, beginning with catching the first fish. It does not matter whether it is a big one or a small one. The trick is to repeat that catch again and again. “I got my first rainbow today!” or “I caught a small-mouth bass on the Delaware!” Maybe it will be your first brook trout on a small Royal Coachman wet fly. There are a lot of opportunities to fill out your “dance card” of firsts. At the next stage the angler wants to catch a LOT—big fish, small fish, game fish, or rough fish. It does not matter. At this point, the fisher just wants action, and lots of it. Then the angler starts focusing and imposing some personal goals and challenges. This leads to the final stage, when the angler wants a specific trophy fish, even if that fish is to be properly released after a quick vanity photo or two. Some say that 90% of fish are caught by 10% of anglers, and it is not surprising that 90% of trophy fish are caught by 1%. What do these top anglers have in common? The answer might be focus and a sharp memory. The observant angler will see or experience certain “tells,” perhaps a near-hookup where the fish is a lunker or maybe just sighting one cruising. More often than not, the large fish are seen and caught in the same hot spots year in and year out. Remember those spots. Last week I had the opportunity to fish a private lake. At just such a “holding” spot as described above, I saw a huge push of water in the shallows as my canoe approached. No, I did not catch that fish that day, but I did store that information in my memory bank so that I could return a few days later with a fishing partner. We approached the same spot with greater stealth, and that huge bass was still home. Now we had the advantage. The bass in-

TRR photo by Andy Boyar

Peter Kolesar, left, and guide Adrian LaSorte display a big Delaware brown trout. haled a popper, and after a fine battle, we were able to land and release the trophy. Recently, I had a guided outing with Delaware River advocate Peter Kolesar. He and guide Adrian LaSorte focused on a single rising fish on the Delaware for about an hour. This huge Delaware brown sipped flies at irregular intervals. Peter put a tiny fly in the feeding lane with a drag-free drift time after time. Most fishers would have given up. I was so fascinated by this chess game and the interaction between the fish, the guide and the angler, it caused me to stop fishing entirely and just watch. The whole show was mesmerizing. At last, Peter hooked up and the results are shown in the accompanying photo. They call a trout like this one “a fish of a lifetime,” and that is just what they are. If the prospects of catching a huge fish intrigues you, you may want to know that the fish was released unharmed after the photograph and is apt to be rising steadily in that very same spot. All you have to do is find the spot or one like it and fish with intensity and patience. Tight lines! P.S. Don’t miss the opportunity to wish Agnes Van Put a joyous 100th birthday at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum on Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2

3.34 3.28 3.28 3.32 3.57 3.59 3.64

High water temperature °F 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2

79.16 80.06 80.24 76.10 71.78 69.08 69.26

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels August 2, 2016 Cannonsville: 76.2% Pepacton: 86.6% Neversink: 82.2% Total: 85.7% Normal Total: 87% Total in 2015: 93.7%

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Wetland aviators

RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

This freshly emerged damselfly is resting and will gain some color as it sits over the course of a couple of hours. As it gains its color, it will be easier to identify the species and sex. With dragonflies and damselflies, the males are usually more brightly colored than females.

Male ebony jewelwings are somewhat territorial and will chase other males out of their claimed area. Here, two males are in a faceoff in which they hover for a few seconds. A chase ensued that lasted several minutes. It ended when one of the males left the area. The ebony jewelwing is the largest damselfly in the region and is found near small, shady streams.

Photos by Scott Rando

etlands are usually natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gathering point during the heat of the summer. Green frogs and bullfrogs can be seen and heard as various species of turtles ply the water or sun themselves on a log. Also present, though, are many creatures winging their way in and about the wetlands. Whether they are foraging or breeding, they provide a good air show.

A trip to a quietly flowing creek recently yielded a variety of flying critters. First spotted were a variety of damselflies. Water is essential to the lifecycle of damselflies and dragonflies, so they were sure to be around. The azure blue ebony jewelwings were there in abundance; now is their breeding time. Plentiful orange jewelweed attracted a variety of pollinating insects; bees, wasps and

butterflies were plentiful. Among the butterflies seen were swallowtails and fritillaries. A few hummingbirds were in the mix, too. Speaking of birds, wetlands attract a variety of birds. Any dead trees make wonderful nesting for woodpeckers, and if the wetland is large enough, aquatic birds should be around. The creek where I was when taking these photos had no

nearby standing water large enough for waterfowl, but a variety of small passerines helped fill the void. Raptors were also present. A turkey vulture was perched on a nearby tree, and some breeding damselflies were responsible for a missed photo opportunity; a low flying red-shouldered hawk flew past, perhaps 20 feet away.

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