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Proposed demolition in Jeffersonville Making way for a better bridge

By FRITZ MAYER

EFFERSONVILLE, NY — Like the bridge in the neighboring hamlet of Youngsville, the bridge over Laundry Creek in Jeffersonville has been damaged by flooding numerous times over recent years. Also, as with the bridge in Youngsville, the bridge is on a special state list, and every time it rains, the state must pre-position heavy equipment near the bridge and have the bridge monitored by state personnel. In order to have the bridge removed from that list, it will have to be rebuilt and made less prone to flooding. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has come up with a plan to rebuild the bridge, which it will discuss at a public hearing at the Jeffersonville Fire Department on State Route 52 on August 11 at 6:30 p.m. There will be an open house segment, along with a formal presentation, and the DOT will accept public comment.

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The building known as the Blue Victorian is one of three building proposed for demolition as part of the New York Department of Transportation plan to reconstruct the bridge over Laundry Creek on State Route 52 in Jeffersonville. The meeting is being held as per the policies of the state eminent domain law, because the DOT plan calls for the demolition of three buildings. One is the building known as the Blue Victorian, which for a while was an antiques store and art

gallery but is now empty. The other two buildings are a bowling alley and ice cream store, which are also empty at this time. These once figured heavily in a television show called Town Haul, in which the program producers gave the town a

Part of the Blue Victorian building is currently being supported by temporary wooden columns. facelift in front of TV cameras. The plan calls for raising the bridge surface by 1.7 feet, and expanding the length of the bridge from 23 feet to just over 30 feet. The plan also calls for new sidewalks in the area and new retaining walls.

Planning board grills ASTI executives Forestburgh neighbors don’t want the noise

By FRITZ MAYER

ORESTBURGH, NY — Members of the Town of Forestburgh Planning Board on July 29, questioned executives with Advanced Skills Training Institute (ASTI) who are seeking a special-use permit to open what they call a recreational facility on a 300-acre parcel currently owned by developer Shalom Lamm. James Sherman, CEO and founder of ASTI, said a closing on the property is scheduled for the end of August. In addressing what sorts of activities will be going on at the facility, Sherman said, “adventure race course, mountain biking, archery, marksmanship, fitness, health, wellness, motocross, ATVs, pistol, rifle—we’re going to

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The limit for the number of people allowed in this meeting room the Forestburgh Town Hall is 35, but twice that number are jammed into the room to participate in a planning board meeting.

have all of that.” There was quite a bit of discussion about who would be the clientele. Sherman said mostly it would be members of the public who would want to be trained in how to do these activities. He added, however, that the facility might also be used to train law enforcement officials. Many of them, such as the Sullivan County Sheriff and the police chiefs of Liberty and Monticello, have signed letters of support for the project. When planning board chair Susan Hawvermale asked Sherman for more information about training law enforcement officials, he said, “My personal background is very specifically the highest level of Israeli hand-to-hand combat. By doing that I met top law enforcement and top Continued on page 3

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NEWS: Volunteers

CURRENTS: Music men

to the rescue

Forestburgh & DVO give boffo performances

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Giving away Port Jervis bluestone? By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — At a recent Common Council meeting, many residents spoke about the fate of the city’s old bluestone sidewalks, mostly protesting against a proposed change. Mayor Kelly Decker had reported on Facebook before the meeting he’d been approached by Peter Hill of New England Architectural Center, whose company has been replacing bluestone sidewalks with concrete in other towns in exchange for the bluestone. Hill had offered to replace sidewalks in Port Jervis next to three city parks free of charge, if allowed to take the bluestone. Those who spoke, raised questions about Hill’s motivation, and wanted to know what the bluestone would bring on the open market. Decker said, “I want people to know about it. My job is to seek opportunities and growth for our city. When I’m presented with an offer, I present it to the council, the council votes on it.” Residents at the meeting and those commenting on Facebook were skeptical. Decker said Hill would take the bluestone steps of the school that are still there, and sell them to a buyer who does preservation projects, in exchange for fixing, with concrete, the sidewalks “of the upper Church Street park from the north end of the property to the fire hydrant near Hill Street.” The company would also replace bluestone sidewalks at Mother’s Park with concrete sidewalks and green space and “reset the entire Skinners Park with bluestone and handicapped accessible corners.” Decker also reported Hill said he’ll sell the bluestone for $18,000, and that the value of the work in exchange was reportedly $49,500. Hill also acknowledged it was not high-density concrete, but “4000 psi, with steel mesh reinforcement, at four inches thick as recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.” Hill’s Facebook comment in response to Decker’s question was, “Kowal Brothers, Hufcut Concrete and New England Architectural Center are obviously trying to benefit the citizens of the City of Port Jervis with the needed materials and labor to provide repairs to these City parks. We would sincerely appreciate any assistance the city may be able to provide with its willingness to access bluestone that may be in city storage to help control our costs in this effort.” But residents questioned why Hill, who’s from out of town, was so interested in implementing New York State initiatives for safe school streets, and suggested he was trying to get the bluestone and sell it for large profit. Sharon Siegel said that bluestone is a rare commodity, and a builder can’t buy the sizes of the bluestone that exist in Port Jervis. Sharon, whose husband Stan is on city council, was opposed to the deal. She said that where bluestone had been replaced with cement in places like Brooklyn, it was already cracking. Stan Siegel said, “We can’t just keep giving away our history. It’s a big deal. It’s the heart of our history, to give it away for some sidewalks… it’s a wrong thing to do.” Resident Sarah Hendry said she’d called private companies, and was told by the owner of one it was probably an inappropriate deal, and that there’s a shortage of bluestone right now, and it could be sold for top dollar. The council voted to postpone any decisions about the exchange until further information has been evaluated.

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Wawayanda plant must address new concerns WAWAYANDA, NY — An Orange County supreme court judge has ruled that CPV Valley, the company that wants to build a large natural gas power plant in Wawayanda, must address concerns raised in a lawsuit filed by attorney Michael Sussman. The company performed an environmental study in 2010, and was granted a permit by the Town of Wawayanda Planning Board in 2013. The company was granted an amended permit this year, but the lawsuit charges that since the initial environmental review was done, many changes have taken place. For instance, the state has banned fracking over health concerns, and the plant operators anticipate using fracked gas to power the plant. Also, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared that an endangered bat exists on the property. Sussman wrote in a Facebook post, “There have been other changes which need to be reviewed in a supplemental environmental impact statement, a course contemplated by NY State regulation. But, the sponsor and the town board have studiously, indeed vehemently refused to so proceed, claiming that they need not do a new study and face the new facts.” CPV cancelled the amended permit and argued the matter was then moot because the company was moving ahead with the permit from 2013, but Judge Elaine Slobod ruled on August 3 that CPV must provide substantive answers to the claims raised by Sussman for residents near the project.

Cannonsville operation returns to normal CANNONSVILLE RESERVOIR — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that drinking water diversions and downstream releases from Cannonsville Reservoir were reduced to normal levels beginning August 2 due to repair work that has successfully halted the turbid discharge below Cannonsville Dam. The decision to resume normal operations at the reservoir, made in consultation with engineers at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), also comes after weeks of testing and around-the-clock monitoring that proved the dam is safe, stable and uncompromised by the cloudy seepage that began three weeks ago. Intensive monitoring at the site will continue as DEP resumes normal operations.

Environmental groups laud EPA’s Clean Power Plan HARRISBURG, PA — Elected officials, labor organizations, health experts, faith leaders, clean energy businesspeople and environmental advocates from across Pennsylvania said there will be myriad benefits from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly-released Clean Power Plan (CPP) in a telephone press conference hosted by PennFuture, a statewide environmental advocacy organization. The EPA’s CPP is the first-ever standard to cut carbon emissions from power plants, which environmentalists say are the nation’s single largest source of climate-disrupting carbon pollution. According to PennFuture, “The Clean Power Plan will cut carbon pollution by 32% below 2005 levels by 2030, providing up to $45 billion in climate and public health benefits, with every $1 invested yielding $7 in benefits from soot and smog reductions alone. The EPA projects these carbon pollution limits will prevent up to 3,600 premature deaths, up to 90,000 asthma attacks in children, and up to 300,000 missed work and school days in 2030. In addition, an analysis by the National Resources Defense Council found that Pennsylvania would see the creation of 5,100 jobs under the Clean Power Plan.”

Baker Statement on budget impasse HARRISBURG, PA — Sen. Lisa Baker has issued a statement on the budget standoff in Harrisburg. She said, “The General Assembly approved, before the constitutional deadline, a state budget that would have been the largest in our history. It was not a surprise that Gov. Wolf was dissatisfied with it, but there are ways to resolve such differences without plunging our state into a full-fledged budget crisis. “The decision to veto the entire state budget not only departed from the practice of Republican and Democrat governors over the past 40 years, but it also closed the path to putting a partial budget in place that would alleviate concerns for many individuals who depend on state services and the organizations who help to provide them. To many, it looks as if leverage enhancement won out over disruption avoidance in the administration’s calculation. “In contrast to previous budget standoffs, this one is much more a clash between conflicting philosophies on taxes than it is a reflection of partisan politics. We are not mindlessly blocking the governor’s agenda; we are purposefully opposing the big tax increases he wants to impose on families and employers.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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military from around the world… and I personally teach law enforcement how to not choke people to death if they’re trying to arrest them…. ” But the possibility that personnel at the facility might train police officers or other professionals caused some of the neighbors to question whether the facility could be correctly classified as a “recreational use,” which it would need to be in order to receive a special-use permit. The town’s code enforcement officer, Len Wheat, has written a letter saying that he believes that ASIT does meet the definition, but that assertion was questioned by town resident Richard Robbins. Robbins said, “If you look at their website and see the courses that they offer, in intermediate sniper, in advanced sniper and in beginning sniper; in evasion; in urban warfare… is that a recreational issue? I would suggest no interpretation of the concept of recreational use would characterize that as recreation.” Another issue raised was a possible negative impact the facility would have on protected species such as bald eagles and long-eared bats, which are found in the area. There was also the question of noise, especially that generated by the racing of motorcycles and ATVs on the proposed track, and the firing of pistols and rifles on the rifle range. Two residents said their peaceful mornings in the heavily forested town have already been marred by the establishment of the Monticello Motor Club, which is located some four miles from their houses in the Town of Thompson. They said they would object to the additional noise generated by the new facility. On this issue the residents received support from a sound consultant hired by the planning board to analyze the possible noise implications from the project. Part of the report said, “A logical conclusion in terms of the planning board making a determination of the environmental significance based on the noise reports, is that the proposed action has the potential to have a significant adverse noise impact.” The planning board took the action of declaring itself lead agency on the question of awarding the permit. But because of the noise report, and possibly other issues, the board put off a decision regarding the state’s Environmental Quality Review Act, which according to information provided by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, says that if a project has a “potentially significant adverse environmental impacts, an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required,” and an EIS can be lengthy and expensive. One person who spoke in favor of the facility was Alfred Steppich, a council member from the Town of Delaware. He said a 1,000-foot rifle range would be a benefit to the area, because there are currently none in or near the county, and there are relatively few in the Eastern United States.

The trash problem at Skinners Falls By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ILANVILLE, PA — Many people are noticing a problem at Skinners Falls—an exorbitant amount of trash. The popular public river location can likely draw hundreds of visitors per day, and with that many people comes a lot of garbage. However, what these people don’t realize is that it is their responsibility to take out the items that they brought in. “Pack it Photo by Helen and Don Schlaefer in, pack it out” or “leave On a recent visit to Skinners Falls, Helen and Don Schlaefer were no trace” is a tactic shocked to find a large amount of garbage left on the rocks, including employed by most parks many beer bottles and cans. “What we saw was a total mess,” they said. and wilderness sites, For more photos, see www.riverreporter.com. and Skinners Falls is no have been here for more than 20 years different. and have never seen that beautiful area The River Reporter was recently sent left in such a disgraceful, disrespectful photos from Helen and Don Schlaefer, who condition,” they said. live across from the rapids. They were at While it is nobody’s job to pick up the the rocks and saw an immense amount trash, Landers River Trips last year of trash left there, mostly beer bottles instituted a fee to walk through their and cans. They said they saw about 150 field to get to the rocks. The fee is to help people there previously, and thought they alleviate the high cost of trash removal, were most likely camp counselors. “We

as they place garbage cans at the entrance to the path to get to the rocks. In the past week, there were at least four garbage cans there, and they were all filled with garbage. There are also dumpsters in the parking lot of the public access.

Stewards of the river

Photo by Jenna Motichka

Recently, local young people brought garbage bags to the rocks at Skinners Falls and picked up the trash left behind. Local people have decided to take it into their own hands and help with the trash problem at Skinners Falls. Either picking it up on a personal visit, or organizing group trips to pick up the garbage, their efforts are helping to keep the area pristine. It’s a group effort that can be done at any time and at your own pace.

Whose job is it anyway? By ISABEL BRAVERMAN There seems to be a lot of discussion and confusion among the community about the trash at Skinners Falls and who is responsible for cleaning it up. So, I decided to create a survey to measure people’s perception of the trash removal process at Skinners. Here are the findings as of Monday, August 3 (conducted with Survey Monkey): Do you think garbage at Skinners Falls is a problem? Yes: 100% No: 0% Who do you think leaves the trash behind? Locals: 0% Visitors: 50% Both: 43% Other: 6% Whose official job is it to clean up the garbage at the rocks? The National Park Service: 17% Landers River Trips: 13% Nobody: 23% Other: 60%, with most responses along the lines of “everybody” or “people who brought trash in” Do you pick up trash at Skinners Falls? Yes: 90% No: 3% Only sometimes: 7% Are you aware that there is a “Carry out what you carry in” policy? Yes: 100% No: 0% Would you be interested in cleaning up the trash, either by yourself or with a group? Yes: 63% No: 10% Maybe: 27% Do you have any ideas on how to help with garbage removal? This was an open-ended question. Here are some of the responses: “Better signage and waste receptacles, and then make it someone’s official job to collect from the receptacles,” “A

Graphic taken from Survey Monkey

To find out what people think about the trash situation at Skinners Falls, Isabel Braverman created an online survey on Survey Monkey. The seven-question survey included this one about garbage removal. If you want to pitch in with your own responses, you can link to the survey by visiting The River Reporter on Facebook. diligent effort to enforce it (tickets/ fines) and media help in publicizing the litter issue,” “More frequent emptying of trashcans by the path, and a local committee that focuses on river clean-up,” “More clear signs along the way in AND out of Skinners, reminding people to at least pick up ONE piece that they see along their way out, and maybe provide trash bags at the entrance,” “Have someone patrol the waterside area while the public is there, and make sure they are aware of

consequences of fines etc.,” “Drill several heavy-duty trash and recycling receptacles into rocks that are close to the river bank (where people typically walk and where they are least likely to get flooded out),” “Hand out fines. That will pay for garbage removal,” “It needs to be a group effort… If we have an extra hand or empty bag we should be picking up what’s left, we are all human, maybe something was dropped or simply forgotten about.”

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Petition opposes Long Eddy expansion Neighbors organize opposition By FRITZ MAYER

ONG EDDY, NY — Sullivan County legislators in November 2014 voted unanimously to pledge $5,000 to help the Delaware Highlands Conservancy purchase a river-front property in Long Eddy next to the existing fishing access there. Now a group of neighbors say they are seeking legal representation in an effort to halt the proposed project. Kyle Fitzmaurice owns a weekend home a couple of lots down from the access, and invited The River Reporter to his home. He said he and others have collected about 200 signatures on a petition in opposition to the proposed project of an expanded fishing access on the Upper Delaware River. The initial “concept plan” calls for a parking area that would accommodate cars with trailers or trucks. Fitzmaurice said, “The concept plan has, with the exception of maybe one or two people, horrified everybody in town. I printed it out and people are upset. It’s a total misrepresentation of the neighborhood. It shows a path for fishermen, and nobody is going to let people walk across their property to fish.” Fitzmaurice’s neighbor, Peter Reich, who also owns a river-front home, also focused on the concept plan, and noted the fact that it did not show the road that goes to their homes. The plan would also require that Reich would have to drive through the “parking lot” of trailers

to get to his home. He said, “How can they make a twoway road a one-way road without even consulting any of us… it’s already understood that anyone can walk along the riverfront, but to put a publicly labeled fisherman’s path through private land, without even consulting the owners… why would I even consider this to be a reasonable proposition?” Heather Jacksy, an associate planner with the Sullivan County Division of Planning & Environmental Management, which spearheaded a study of six access points on the Upper Delaware River, said the plan of the site has not been set yet, and there will be various opportunities for public input before any work on the proposed expanded fishing access begins. She said there was a meeting about the project this past spring. Fitzmaurice said only project “supporters” were invited. There have been multiple public meetings on the possibility of improvements to the six river access points in Sullivan County. Jacksy also said there are “title issues” with the property in question, so the transfer of the property is taking longer than expected. The proposed plan calls for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) to purchase the property, which includes a house that was badly damaged by flooding in 2006. The property has about 75 feet of river frontage. The expanded fishing access would be managed by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. While the project is seen by elected county officials as

a way to boost the tourism industry, the spot is already popular with drift boaters, and according to Fitzmaurice, Reich and Long Eddy Fire Chief Aaron Polomcean, the fishing enthusiasts contribute nothing to the Long Eddy economy. Polomcean said as many as 29 boat trailers and trucks have been counted parked on the main street of the tiny hamlet, and sometimes next to the railroad tracks. Asked if anybody in Long Eddy benefitted from all the fishermen he said, “Absolutely not. They don’t spend any money here; they don’t go to the two restaurants in town.” He said that all those trucks and trailers parked in the middle of town create a problem in the event of an emergency. Fitzmaurice said supporters of the expanded access think the proposed expansion is going to solve the problem of so many trucks and trailers parking all over town. In his view, however, it will make matters worse, because with a place to park more people will be attracted to Long Eddy to fish, overwhelming the expanded access area. Both Fitzmaurice and Reich were critical of DHC for becoming involved in the project, which they described multiple times as creating a parking lot next to the river. Fitzmaurice said, “I think the Delaware Highlands Conservancy should be embarrassed to be building a parking lot on the Delaware River.” DHC could not immediately be reached for comment.

So many reasons to read By DAIVD HULSE

ILFORD, PA — How much is it worth to help a grandmother learn to read stories to her grandchild; to help a man, who never expected to work at anything but the family farm, get his GED and a new living; or to help a new citizen candidate read a ShopRite sale flyer or open a bank account? Annette Petry, president of Wayne Pike Adult Literacy (WPAL), has been involved in all these scenarios. Petry spoke before the Pike County Commissioners on July 31. WPAL needs $45,000 to $50,000 annually to keep going. Aside from two part-time administrative workers, the program is housed by area libraries and staffed by some 40 volunteer tutors, who are mostly retired teachers. Forty-five people are now receiving one-to-one tutoring from volunteers and another seven are awaiting openings for help. Tutors also come to participants. Some are incarcerated at Pike and Wayne correctional facilities. Others have limited access to transportation. New tutoring volunteers are always being sought, but funding prompted Petry’s appearance last Wednesday. Every year, when WPAL volunteers come before the councils of local government looking for financial help, the need and accomplishments of the program seems evident to all on hand. WPAL is not a government program, so it is largely funded by private donations and gets no

regular public funding. Wayne and Pike counties donate some $2,500 to $3,000 annually and the counties provide an audience for WPAL fundraising effort, Pike Commissioner Matt Osterberg said. “We’ve been able to creatively fund [WPAL] from grants directed to ‘underserved communities,’” he added. Funding goes almost entirely to books and materials, so there is no cost to participants, Petry said. “The problem is it’s summer and our funds are extremely low. We’re hoping for a better fall [when many government budgets are realized], but now we’re kind of strapped and we don’t want to have to turn anyone away,” she said. “We’re working with people who have been forgotten after high school. Some need help in applying for community college, some are seeking citizenship, two are seeking drivers licenses,” or doing everyday tasks like food shopping and banking. “People need this kind of help,” Petry said. For more information about WPAL, visit it at the Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale, call 570/253-3221 or email wpalp1@ptd.net. In other business last week the commissioners approved a $276,023 contract bid award to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to provide a leased fleet of county vehicles. Last month Commissioner Rich Caridi said Pike spends $310,000 annually on the countyowned fleet, which averages 10 years’ service per vehicle. Pike anticipates a savings of $500,000 over the next decade with the change.

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Sen. John Bonacic, center, presents a Senate proclamation to members of the Liberty Fire Company. Pictured are past chief Carlton Fritz, left, past chief Don Nichols, current chief H.G. Huggler, past chief Mike Chanov and past chief Ben Campanaro.

Bonacic attends Sullivan firefighters parade

IBERTY, NY — Sen. John J. Bonacic joined Sullivan County fire companies at the 87th annual Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade on August 1 in Liberty. The parade this year celebrated Liberty Fire Department’s 145 years of service to the community. Bonacic presented a Senate Proclamation to the Liberty Fire Company, honoring them for their distinguished service to the people of Liberty and the surrounding area. The parade features fire departments from all over Sullivan County, and different towns take turns hosting it each year. This year the parade featured a carnival and bed races on Main Street the night before the parade and a battle of the bands.

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Public airs concerns over Narrowsburg bridge

ARROWSBURG, NY — Strongly encouraged by some 400 petition signatures and local agency letters requesting an update on the fate of the Narrowsburg bridge, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) responded by holding a public meeting July 29 to field all questions. The 1953 bridge has been reduced to a single lane controlled by traffic signals since emergency repairs were completed two years ago to address advanced deterioration of the deck, which had caused a weight limit downposting to 15 tons on January 8, 2013. “The attempt was to get one good lane on the bridge for travel. It will remain in that condition until permanent repairs are done,” said Neil A. Shemo, senior project manager for PennDOT design consultant, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Plans are to advertise for bids in October 2016 once all of the construction plans, environmental clearances and permits receive final approval; start construction in spring 2017; complete the upstream side that fall; resume work on the downstream side the following spring; and restore traffic to both lanes by fall of 2018. Why such a long process? Shemo was asked. “This is about the shortest we can make it from here to there. The first factor is the complexity of the bridge. Similar to that, since it’s so unique, we have to consider the modifications carefully,” he said. Money is an equally critical factor. Approximately $9 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), New York State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had to be secured to cover both the emergency repairs and the major rehabilitation expense.

Detours during the closures Lee M. Smith, senior project will be directed to a northern manager for Bridge Structural route crossing the CochectonServices at Dewberry Engineers, Damascus Bridge, 18 miles Inc. said their “100% hands-on inaway, though this alternative spection” done in November 2012 was deemed unsuitable for found not only the deck damage, truck traffic, and for a southern but also section loss, pack rust, route to the Barryville-Shohola paint failure, damaged stringers, Bridge with a loop onto PA roads broken welds, and the sidewalks of approximately 50 miles. and railings to be in “poor to fair” PennDOT and its design concondition, as evidenced by numersultants have had ongoing coous photos he projected. ordination with emergency serNew features on the bridge, folContributed photo vice providers, with the main lowing some concrete patching of Ginger Johnson, right, points out to Town of Tusten concerns being the mutual aid the substructure and replacement supervisor Carol Wingert, left, and Star Hesse the of stringers, arch stiffeners, and detour routes planned to accommodate an expected 15 for fire departments across the floor beams on the superstruc- overnight closures of the Narrowsburg Bridge from spring river and the fact that Tusten ture, will include a flush-filled, 2017 through fall 2018 to accommodate the $9 million EMS serves properties on the steel-grid-reinforced concrete rehabilitation project during the public meeting held July PA side. To accommodate the advance deck. This will replace the open 29. notifications of closures, 911 regrid deck that has proved probsponse plans will be revised accordingly lematic by allowing moisture and road salt to signifiRegarding impacts to the Upper Delaware River, Shemo cantly corrode key bridge elements. said, “It will be open underneath the bridge at all times, but boaters will be pushed to either the New York or PA Construction impacts side depending on where the construction activity is ocThe plans call for a maximum of 15 closures, which curring.” will be done during overnight hours, scheduled to avoid “We don’t want things to fall down on the boaters, but weekends and holidays, and publicized well in advance. they will be allowed to pass,” he said, adding that the NaThe successful contractor would face financial penalties tional Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreif the number or duration of those 15 closures is exceeded ational River must sign off on an Aid to Navigation Boatduring the two-year period. ing Safety Plan including signage, routes and markers.

Tourism up in Sullivan

Volunteers to the rescue

By ANYA TIKKA

OND EDDY, NY — A tree fell across the road on State Route 97 on August 1, temporarily stopping the heavy weekend visitor traffic on the very hot afternoon. Locals Mark Arundel and Ron Schneider also stopped, and Arundel attached a metal chain from his truck to the tree, and pulled it off with the truck. Passersby helped push the tree to the side so traffic could pass on one side before po-

Motorists who couldn’t get through, many of whom appeared to be on weekend trips, all got together to push the branches off the road.

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Mark Arundel attaches a chain to a fallen tree and clears the road for traffic.

lice or fire department arrived. According to one witness, it was true team spirit at work; many people were laughing and joking as the volunteers quickly cleared the road. The incident happened in Pond Eddy, near Indian Head base. No one was hurt, but power went out temporarily to a stretch of homes, although no lines were down. It was speculated the tree briefly bounced on the lines while falling and caused the outage.

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — According to the board of the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA), tourist spending for 2014 was up 2.5% over 2013, with the total reaching about $372 million. Spending was increased across all sectors, including second homes, food and lodging. According to a press release from SCVA, “In Sullivan County alone, spending on second homes totaled $125.8 million, while spending on lodging totaled $143.4 million, up $4 million from 2013.” “Our goal as a board is to create topof-mind awareness among travelers by using a variety of strategies that include everything from social media enhancements to print and digital marketing,” said Elaine Fettig, co-chair of the SCVA board. “Those efforts are making a difference; we’re very happy that these numbers show such measured growth.” “The numbers stand to grow exponentially with the development of the Montreign Casino Resort at Adelaar, Z-Living/Veria Nature Cure & Wellness, and numerous other opportunities on the horizon,” Fettig added. “Tourism continues to do great things

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Tourists continue to come to Sullivan County in the summer, to enjoy views days such this. for our county and our neighbors,” said Scott Samuelson, chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature. “It not only puts people to work and brings in visitors; it lessens the tax burdens on those of us who call this wonderful travel destination home.”

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Social Security The candidates hold its future in their hands The federal Social Security program turns 80 years old this month. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. While he was most concerned with helping to pull the country out of the Great Depression at the time, he appointed people from both political parties to come up with a plan to provide people with dignity once they became too old to work. Ever since, there have been predictions that the program would not be there for the next generation, that it would run out of funds, and some have argued that it never should have been created in the first place. With the recent publishing of the yearly Social Security Trustee’s Report, and with 2016 presidential candidates roaming the country addressing any number of topics, Social Security is frequently the topic of media reports. Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin who is running for the Republican nomination, thinks that any person who was born before he was, in 1967, should still receive the Social Security benefits they have been counting on for retirement for so long. But he added, “For people my age and younger, we live in a whole different world. We live in a 401(k) society, we’re ready for reform. I think we think it’s realistic not just for ourselves but our children and someday our grandchildren that we put in place reforms.” It’s a safe bet that before people who are younger than about 48 years old would jump on his bandwagon, they would first want to see the details of the kinds of reform he is talking about. Another Republican candidate, Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida, has said that Social Security needs reform, and it should come in the form of an increased retirement age. He said recently on the campaign trail, “We need to look over the horizon and begin to phase in, over an extended period of time, going from 65 to 68 or

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70… And that, by itself, will help sustain the retirement system for anybody under the age of 40.” Some analysts don’t agree. First, full retirement age is now 66 and has been for some years. People already have the option of receiving Social Security benefits at anywhere from age 62 to age 70, so it’s not clear exactly how much revenue might be saved by increasing the minimum retirement age. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, another Republican candidate, recently reminded an audience at a campaign event that when he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives he endorsed a plan that would allow workers to divert some portion of Social Security taxes into private investment accounts. That plan was vigorously opposed by Democrats. Republican candidate Donald Trump, the businessman who has so far shot to the top of the polls by slandering undocumented workers and harshly criticizing other politicians, is one Republican who is calling for no reform of Social Security, and has said in the past any politician that does so won’t be elected to the office of president. On the other side of the aisle, Democratic candidates are calling for an expansion of Social Security benefits. Hillary Clinton has not released any detailed plans but has said she would “defend” Social Security and said she would work for “enhanced” benefits. Bernie Sanders, the congressman from Vermont who is running for the Democratic nomination, goes quite a bit further. He introduced a bill in the House in March that would raise benefits by about $65 a month for most beneficiaries. He said, “At a time when more than half of the American people have less than $10,000 in savings and senior poverty is increasing, we should not be talking about cutting Social Security benefits. We should be talking about expanding benefits to make sure that every American can retire with dignity.” Martin O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland, has made expanding Social Security benefits a focal point of his campaign, and he has proposed raising the income limit for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax, which is currently applied only to the first $118,500 in income. So the politicians are split on the need for reform, and whether, in fact Social Security is in trouble. According to the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, the latest trustees’ report shows that, “Social Security remains strong, and will be able to pay full benefits for many years to come—until 2034. Thereafter, there will still be enough income coming into the program to pay 79% of all benefits owed... In 2015, Social Security’s income will exceed its expenses by over $9.2 billion.” While there are long-term funding deficiencies in the program, there are a number of ways to fix the long-term outlook without reducing benefits and raising the retirement age. For instance, changing the FICA tax so that it covers all income rather than only income up to $118,000 per year would eliminate funding shortfalls into the distant future. Now, as the election cycle is revving up, is a good time to get clear on the stances of the candidates who will be our future executive and lawmakers. And just as important, let them know what you think.

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Jean Dittmar is seen at center with Jodi Goodman of Catskill Regional Medical Center, left, and with Bonnie Lewis of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County.

Jean Dittmar recognized as a dedicated caregiver LIBERTY, NY — Jean Dittmar of Liberty was recently surprised by her friends with a party and picnic, recognizing the years of dedicated and unconditional caregiving that she has provided for her husband Tom. Upon the recommendation of her friends and neighbors, two members from the Caring for Caregivers Committee also attended the occasion to honor Jean for her tireless efforts. The Caring for Caregivers Committee was created earlier this year to seek family caregivers who should be acknowledged and honored. Serving on that committee are Bonnie Lewis, RN, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) dependent care educator, Jodi Goodman, Catskill Regional Medical Center director of community services, and June Lombardi, fellow nurse and former family caregiver. Jean was presented with a certificate and gift package as well as an invitation to join the National Family Caregiver Month recognition celebration in November, hosted by the CCESC Caregiver Resource Center. Jean was nominated by friends and family in her Liberty Presbyterian Church congregation during the spring search for an outstanding caregiver in our county. The committee received a thoughtful letter from the congregants singing Jean’s virtues, including sentiments such as, “Jean is very dedicated to her husband and his care,” and “Her knowledge is comparable to a nurse in many ways. Jean has been described as an angel and a saint, with such patience, love, and faith that makes her an extra special person and very worthy of the recognition of a super caregiver!” The Caring for Caregivers Committee, realizing caregivers often neglect their own needs and selflessly give of themselves, continues to seek nominations. Letters Continued on page 7

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should include the name and description of why the caregiver is to be considered. Send letters to Bonnie Lewis, RN at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754. The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program. Email bjl25@cornell.edu.

SUNY Sullivan is a climate leadership finalist LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — For the second consecutive year, SUNY Sullivan has been named a finalist for Second Nature’s annual national Climate Leadership Awards. The awards, hosted by Second Nature, a national nonprofit that works to proactively build a sustainable and positive global future, are a national competition among higher education institutions that are signatories of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Second Nature received nearly 50 applications from across the country, with

only two spots open for winners; one winner among two-year colleges and one selected from four-year colleges and universities. Only seven two-year colleges and 12 four-year colleges were selected as finalists, and only three New York colleges (including SUNY Sullivan) were chosen.

Monticello grads win Grange scholarships MONTICELLO, NY — Recently, the Monticello Grange # 1357, awarded two Monticello High School graduaets scholarships to assist in furthering their college education. In order to qualify, an applicant must have chosen a career path in agriculture, horticulture, home economics, forestry, conservation, environment, health care or a related field. The two recipients this year are Alison Wells and Christiana Poli. The Grange is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for rural America and agriculture. Founded in 1867, the Grange has a strong history in grassroots activism, family values, and community service.

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“Should any political party attempt to abolish Social Security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower

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he one habit my brother Chris could never kick was cigarettes. I admonished him one day, near the end of his too-short life, to stop smoking. He knew he was dying, neither of cancer nor emphysema, and he replied with a raised eyebrow and his dark Irish wit, “It’s not gonna kill me.” I thought of that moment as I was trying to get our beloved dog, Aengus, to eat last week. His usual food no longer appealed to him. I took to poaching chicken with a little thyme and chopping it in the food processor. For a while, he liked it. But in his last week, even that was refused. Finally, on the day before he died, I remembered how he used to love to search out pieces of bread the neighbors left for birds. I would pull him away, afraid of upsetting his stomach. He was hospitalized twice as a young dog, once after eating fat that had been discarded, and again after a box of holiday chocolates went missing. Now, I looked at the sandwich roll on the kitchen counter and thought, “It’s not gonna kill him.” He took the soft roll gratefully, looking up at me with those deep brown eyes. “Oxytocin eyes” we called them, after reading an article about the effect dog’s eyes have on the human brain, stimulating a chemical that produces feelings of well-being. Aengus was our dog for all of his 11 years. We brought him home at eight weeks. Now, it seems he was always with us. He took care of me as much as I took care of him. The summer we got him was the first summer both of our children were away at the same time. I woke up one day in our little bungalow near Monticello and thought, “I need a dog.” To my surprise, my husband agreed readily. Serendipitously, a friend arrived that afternoon exclaiming about a litter of Schnauzer puppies in Port Jervis. That weekend, we brought Aengus home. He was the runt of the litter and darker than his siblings, but he was the one who

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sank into my breast when I held him. He was the one. He got me out in the world after a few years I spent hunkered down after 9/11. We went for long walks by the Hudson River, past the battered shell of the World Trade Center, down to the Battery and back to our old neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. Many times we explored Central Park together, arriving well before the 9 a.m. off-leash curfew to play with the uptown dogs on the hill behind the Wollman rink. Then, he loved to chase and tumble and run. Later, when we moved to Brooklyn, he ran in Mount Prospect Park with a burgeoning population of Schnauzers, which he seemed to prefer to other breeds. He liked to bark as much as or more than to play in recent times. He was known as the “referee” for his tendency to monitor others’ playtime. In Narrowsburg, we walked the Flats every morning greeting friend and foe alike. Maggie, his first friend in the neighborhood until her sister Pearl arrived, and Corky, who could hear us coming a block away and barked incessantly until we passed, and Gigi, the little Yorkie who once loved to run with him on the riverbank chasing sticks but now only growled at his approach, and Jake and Riley, local Schnauzers who barked ceaselessly when Aengus was near but accepted him in their yard. Knowing his end was near with no hope for a treatment or cure, we made arrangements for a vet to come and put him down at home. It was not so much a hard decision as painful one. He was unable to walk or eat, could only rest his swollen belly on the cool porch floor, and his breathing was shallow and labored. A Shakespeare play I am studying gave me the instruction I required. “’Tis far better to sleep, at peace, in love/Than stretched upon this tortured rack of life.” I’m sure my brother would have agreed.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Scientology discussion at Unitarian meeting BEACH LAKE, PA — Tom Shutkin and Gloria Tabares will present the history and beliefs of Scientology, one of the most controversial new religious movements of the 20th century, on Sunday, August 9 at the Berlin Township Community Center. Their talk will be the basis for a more general conversation on how people see differences between a religion and a cult. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www. uduuf.org/directions.

‘Talks at the House’ HASBROUCK, NY — A new series of summer “Talks at The House,” set for every Wednesday evening in August at The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, presents local area experts in fields such as raising chickens at home, classic photography and the joys of poetry. The discussions begin with a 7 p.m. presentation by a prominent community figure having expertise in each subject, followed by a Q-and-A session concluding around 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. August 12: The 9/11 Photo Exhibit. Award-winning photogContributed photo rapher (and Catskills resident) Donna Schick Jonathan Hyman talks about his extraordinary 9/11 photos, and the recent installation of his work in the South Tower Gallery at lower Manhattan’s 9/11 Memorial Museum. August 19: All about Chickens... and Their Eggs. Sullivan County luminary and activist Donna Schick gives an “egg-citing” presentation about raising chickens, with all the how-to info, including all the joys and obstacles. August 26: Poetry in Motion. The local Alchemy Club, devoted since the 1940s to creating world-class poetry, offers a brief reading, then a discussion of the club’s history, how a writing workshop functions, and ways for anyone to get involved. For more information, visit www.theoldstonehouseof hasbrouck.org. While the talks are free, donations to the non-profit organization are always welcome.

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OBITUARIES LAURA CURRERI Laura Curreri of Beach Lake, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on July 31, 2015. She was 82. The daughter of the late Vincent and Laura Lotruglio Gesimino, she was born August 12, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. Laura was a member of St. Francis Xavier RC Church, Narrowsburg, NY. She was a member of the Tusten and Beach Lake Senior Clubs. A family statement reads, “Laura was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid reader; she enjoyed books. She took great pride in her family, and her family’s wellbeing was very important to her. She had a heart of gold. She will truly be missed by all.” She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph; three children, Joseph Curreri and his wife Dawn of Narrowsburg, NY, Jerry Curreri of Honesdale, PA and Jannine Brostowski and her husband James of Lindenhurst, NY; her sister, Rose Bosinger and her husband Mike of Franklin Square, NY; seven grandchildren, Joseph Curreri and wife Carolyn, Beach Lake, PA, James Curreri and wife Brenda, Beach Lake, PA, Daniel Curreri, Monticello, NY, James, Leyna, and John Brostowski, Lindenhurst, NY, six great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandson David F. Curreri. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 and Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Father Dennis Dinan officiated. Burial followed in St. Francis Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to David F. Curreri Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., 95 Homestead Road, Narrowsburg NY 12764.

DEATH NOTICES Claud “Chuck” Neer Claud “Chuck” Neer, a lifelong resident of Damascus, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was 70. Visitation was held August 1 at Arthur Bryant Funeral home, 1228 North Main St., Honesdale, PA followed by a graveside service in Pine Mill Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Wayne County Community Foundation, 214 9th Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 (please note “Michael J. Bryant Foundation” in the memo line). Chuck and Mike shared a special bond and this foundation was very important to him.

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his harness race, with Ferris wheel in the background, was photographed at the Wayne County Fair for The River Reporter by Rob Holmstrup in August of 1993. According to the accompanying article, that year was the 100th anniversary of the presence of the ferris wheel at the fair. This year’s fair starts on Friday, August 7. See page 17.

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There’s still harness racing, and a Ferris wheel, along with other rides. From the collection of the Tusten Historical Society. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ver 2,000 people enjoyed themselves while browsing more than 70 craftsmen that filled Main Street last Saturday at Riverfest in hopes to find that special treasure. Riverfest has several unique qualities that have continued through the years. Vendors are chosen based on their original crafts, no manufactured products are permitted. A dog parade opens Riverfest and live musical entertainment fills the day. We also can’t forget the popular poster auction that happens only once a year at Riverfest. Twenty-five years ago, Riverfest was the inspiration of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) as a means to bring people to Main Street at a time when Main Street was evolving to where it is today. While gallery programs serve the arts community, they also are another way to bring visitors to our shops and restaurants. As grant money to support the arts diminishes, the profits from Riverfest are necessary and fund about one third of the gallery programs offered each year by

DVAA. This year the poster auction set a new record, with the highest price paid, $2,600, for the poster created by resident Vera B. Williams. Congratulations, Vera! DVAA has been an anchor to our economy on Main Street for 40 years and will celebrate its Ruby Anniversary at a gala event on October 17 (mark your calendar now). Further details will follow as we get closer to the date. With Riverfest such a success, we cross our fingers that the efforts of the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) are also rewarded as the Sullivan Renaissance judges review the NBG 2015 project, which includes the creation of walking trails, lighting the welcome sign at the bridge, trees on Kirk Road and more. Awards will be announced on Monday, August 10. No matter what happens, we all get to enjoy the beautification efforts of the NBG. For 15 years the NBG has worked hard to win Sullivan Renaissance grants to fund Tusten beautification. Good luck, NBG.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Homeless Animal Day at The Hub

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PORT JERVIS, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturday, August 15 is International Homeless Animal Day. On Saturday, August 8 The Hub, the public computer center at The Port Jervis Free Library, will host representatives of the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, who will share information with everyone considering adopting a homeless animal or volunteering to care for them. The Humane Society will discuss what it means to be a good pet parent, the costs associated with having a pet dog or cat, and the importance of pre-selecting a veterinarian. You will also learn how to understand your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions and guidelines for proper pet care. Although you cannot take one of the shelter pets home with you on that day, if while you are there you feel you can make the commitment to be a good pet parent and fall in love with one of the special guests, you may complete an application to start the shelterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review process in advance of International Homeless Animal Day and truly participate in this international cause. You can also visit the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. While it is best to reserve a place for this program, walk-ins are always welcome. Email the library at thehub@portjervislibrary.org or call 845/772-7586, or call the humane society at 845/856-3677.

LIBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 will hold its annual golf tournament at Grossingers Country Club on Sunday, August 16, with a shotgun start at 12 noon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a scramble format, with dirty water dawgs and refreshments on the course. The cost of $100 includes refreshments, prizes and a steak dinner at the Lodge on North Street. The tournament benefits the Monticello Elks scholarship fund. Call Rich Hugel at 845/8565341 or Paul Manz at 845/794-7907.

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riod, feeling restless, “keyed up” or “on edge,” easily tired, difficulty concentrating or the mind “going blank,” irritability, muscle tension, and sleep or appetite disturbance. Anxiety might seem to stem from an identifiable root event, such as a traumatic experience, or there may be no clear cause. Either way, if a loved one or an acquaintance complains of depression or anxiety, it is important not to dismiss or disbelieve the complaints. Accept that the person is telling the truth about how they feel. Simply having someone to talk to who listens without judging can help. Anyone can feel down or worried. Such normal human experiences do not require treatment, but rather simple acceptance and moving on. It becomes problematic when emotions seem so distressing and insurmountable that moving on appears impossible. Whether or not anxiety or depression is unhealthy or normal is a matter of degree. Clinical depression or severe anxiety may be understood as chronic manifestations of symptoms experienced to a lesser degree in common living, but both conditions are real and can seem overpowering. Treatment for depression and anxiety is readily available and need not involve medication. In fact, self-medication with drugs or alcohol is likely to make matters worse. Sometimes prescriptions help, but do not start with the assumption that they are needed. When mental health symptoms are sufficiently distressing, or interfere with daily functioning, a good start often involves a visit to a primary care doctor for a general check-up to rule out possible causes like iron or vitamin deficiencies, endocrine or hormonal imbalances, or other systemic problems best treated medically. If bloodwork and a physical exam do not identify deficiencies or problems, seeing a mental health practitioner might help. Talking problems through in a confidential setting with a healthcare professional who is willing to take time to listen and provide feedback can lead to a different perspective, with resulting improvement of mood or a decrease in worries. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can include systematic desensitization and learning to recognize, reexamine and replace anxiety-producing thoughts. Counseling or psychotherapy for depression or anxiety will generally show best results after six to eight weeks of regular attendance. It may continue longer, but does not have Continued on page 13

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CRMC celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

ARRIS, NY — In support of World Breastfeeding Week, the Birthing Center at Catskill Regional Medical Center invites nursing moms to join together for the Latch-On in the Garden event, to be held on August 6 at the Beatrix Brender Woodland Wildlings Garden, located behind Catskill Regional, 68 HarrisBushville Rd. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to the dining hall. All breastfeeding mothers are invited to attend. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The Birthing Center at Catskill Regional also offers a breastfeeding support group free of charge on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The support group helps mothers learn from fellow nursing mothers. The class is facilitated by a registered nurse, breastfeeding peer counselor and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). For additional information, contact Laura Northrup, RN at 845/794-330, ext. 2372. “At Catskill Regional, we are committed to providing new moms with breastfeeding education and support,” said nursing administrator Northrup. “We hope to encourage and raise further awareness in the community regarding breastfeeding, and continue to serve the public as a place of education, health and well-being.” For more information on the Catskill Regional Medical Center Birthing Center, visit www.crmcny.org/ BirthingCenter.

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IDDLETOWN, NY — Middletown Medical is offering reduced pricing on cardiac CAT (CT) scans for calcium scoring. The price of $65 “is a significant reduction in order to allow everyone that needs the test to have it done, as this procedure is generally not covered by insurance” said Lori Marl, operations director. A cardiac CT scan for coronary calcium is a noninvasive (quick and painless) way of obtaining information about the presence, location and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart muscle. Calcification signals the presence of atherosclerosis, also called coronary artery disease (CAD). Those with CAD have an increased risk for heart attacks. In addition, over time, a progression of plaque build-up can narrow the arteries or even close off blood flow to the heart. The result may be chest pain or a heart attack. And because calcium is a marker of CAD, the amount of calcium detected on a cardiac CT scan is a helpful prognostic tool. To get tested, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician to be evaluated and obtain a prescription. To schedule a primary care appointment, visit www.MiddletownMedical. com or call 845/342-4774.

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: • Connor Quinn Chapin was born on June 8, 2015 to Michelle Kinlen and Kevin Chapin of Shohola, PA. Maternal grandparents are Margaret and Robert Kinlen. Paternal grandparents are Susan and Donald Chapin. • James Arthur Larnerd was born on June 28, 2015 to Lori Hnatko and Eugene Larnerd of Tyler Hill, PA. Maternal grandparent is Margeret Hnatko of Pleasant Mount, PA. Paternal grandparent is Margie Voughn of Macon, GA. • Nicholas Thomas McKean was born on July 20, 2015 to Misty and Everett McKean of Shohola, PA. Maternal grandparents are Connie Miller of South Carolina and Terry Crum of Hamburg, NJ. Paternal grandparents are Fred McKean of Shohola, PA and Karen VanDermark of Matamoras, PA. • Landon Taylor Molusky was born on July 20, 2015 to Megan and Jeffrey Molusky of Damascus, PA. Maternal grandparents are Robert Bosque and Kim Ginty of Scranton, PA and Dot and Herman Esselman of Lake Huntington, NY. Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Debbie Molusky of Callicoon, NY and Micki Spence. • Jack Mathias Rechtorovic was born on July 21, 2015 to Anna Mae and Mark Rechtorovic Jr. of Greeley, PA. Maternal grandparents are Emily and William DeLeeun Jr. of Greeley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Lisa Johnson of Hawley, PA and Mark Rechtorovic Sr. of Rowland, PA.

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‘Clownz: Comic Horror’ at the Loft

ARROWSBURG, NY — The iconic image of the clown is the basis for “Clownz: Comic Horror,” a group exhibition curated by Elizabeth Ennis and Joanna Hartell, opening with a reception on Friday, August 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Loft Gallery at the Delaware Arts Center. This group show features 13 artists from the Catskills region, and a few guests who for different reasons have conspired, in their separate studios, to create art featuring clowns and clowning activities. Through both pop culture and high art, the artists portray the clown as the playful joker, jester, and fool as well as reflecting the clown as the terrifying icon it is in some pop culture. The show will also include clown-centered short films and videos, and the opening reception will feature live clowns to enhance the circuslike atmosphere. “For me the clown is a symbolic representation, a sign of mankind gone awry,” says curator Hartell. “I find clowns funny, scary, sad and compelling. The caked makeup on the clown’s face and his clowny overacting imply a sense of artifice. The work speaks of voyeurism, making the viewer a (sometimes) unwilling participant. And yet, clowns, whether creepy or silly, never fail to elicit an enthusiastic and even passionate reaction.” The artists in this exhibit are Donald

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Postcard advertising the new “Clownz” show at the Loft. WHEN: Friday, August 7 through Saturday, August 29. Opening reception August 7, 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY, second floor COST: Free CONTACT: delawarevalleyartsalliance.org

Almquist, Robyn Almquist, Claire Coleman, Guillermo Creus, Elizabeth Ennis, Joanna Hartell, Candis Heiland, James Karpowicz, Chris McArdle, Donnie Meyers, Marie Roberts, Michael Staats and Robin Winters. The Loft Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUMMER PASTIMES ‘Project Identity’ features collaborative art for teens CALLICOON, NY — “Project Identity: Sessions,” a day of collaborative art and music-making for teens, will be held at the Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., on August 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. It is a program of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts with mentors musician Mark Visconti and writer/performer Laura E. J. Moran. Teen workshop time is 5 to 8 p.m., but after 8 everyone is welcome. Local teens meet up and write or paint or teach each other how to play instruments and songs. Teens also have access to professional artists for mentorship. There are sessions once a month from June to November 2015 in various locations throughout Sullivan County. Teens

can come to one session or all of them. Upcoming sessions will be at YEG Facilities at Spark in Liberty on September 12 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and at Forestburgh Playhouse on October 10 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The last session will be on November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m., and will be a dress rehearsal as well as the grand finale performance at 8 p.m. in the Event Gallery at Bethel Woods—full-on lights, sound, stage and installation of artwork by teens. There is still room for teens to join in. Contact education@bethelwoodscenter. org to RSVP. Visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org/arts-education/projectidentity-1.

Wayne County Fair: Woodsmen, animals, rides and more

ONESDALE, PA — The 153rd Wayne County Fair will feature a wide variety of old-fashioned country activities and entertainments during its run from Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 15, and one of the most venerable will be the 32nd Woodsmen’s Competition, set for Saturday, August 8 at 2 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Competitors will be revving up their chainsaws at the fair this year to compete in several events that test both their skills and strength. The crowd-pleasing event, the log rolling competition, is back again this year. Other events include chain saw tree felling, axe throwing, two person crosscut, Jack and Jill crosscut, skill tree felling, five classes of chain sawing including one class for ladies only. The competition is open to competitors from PA, NY, NJ, and beyond. Each event will have trophies and prize money for first, second and third places. For more information on the woodsmen’s competition, contact the Wayne Conservation District at 570/253-0930 or email shall@wayne countypa.gov. There will be plenty of other contests, too, from tractor and horse pulls to baking competitions for everything from angel cake to apple pie. Other attractions include livestock shows in the arena, harness racing, rides and games, and two monster truck shows. There will be stage performances, as well, such as an evening concert in the grandstand by Sour Bridg-

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Two-man (and/orwoman) crosscut is just one of the events at the Woodsmens’ Competition, scheduled for the first weekend of the Wayne County Fair. WHEN: Friday, August 7 through Saturday, August 15. WHERE: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Route 191N, Honesdale, PA COST: Admission $10; includes parking, exhibits, rides and free grandstand, some grandstand events cost extra. CONTACT: www.waynecountyfair.com

es on Wednesday, August 12, followed by fireworks; small-stage performances at 7 p.m. including bands like Twisted T’z and Blue Edge; and there will be magic shows every day at different locations around the grounds. And don’t forget the racing pigs, daily in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. Detailed schedule information is available on the website, www. waynecountyfair.com.

‘Aviary’ takes flight at Elevator LIVINGSTON MANOR, enclosure in which NY — The Catskill Art Sobirds are kept”— ciety will present “Aviary,” though the birds a group exhibition in the Elin this case are the evator Gallery curated by products of artistic Elizabeth Ennis, running imagination. The August 8 through October 4 gallery walls are at the CAS Arts Center at 48 filled with two- and Main St. There will be a free t h ree - di mensiona l Contributed photo ornithological repopening reception on SaturScreen shot from the video “For the resentations, along day, August 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Birds,” part of the upcoming exhibit with a video installaThe reception will meld with “Aviary” at the Catskill Art Society. tion, “For the Birds.” a special double opening for Gallery hours for this exhibition are “Audubon and Friends Too,” an exhibiThursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. tion by members of the Sullivan County to 6 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and MonAudubon Society curated by Kate Hyden, days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Elevator Gallery at CAS is an apt Visit www.catskillart Continued on page 18 setting for “Aviary,” as it is literally “an society.org.

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Agudas Achim partners with CAS LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Agudas Achim synagogue, in partnership with the Catskill Art Society (CAS), will present its first artist-in-residence, Mordechai Rosenstein, at the Laundry King at 65 Main St., Contributed photo for an exhibition of his Artwork by Judaica artwork and Mordechai a series of art-mak- Rosenstein ing and interpretive events. The exhibit runs from August 6 through August 9. There will be an opening reception on Thurday, August 6 from 5 to 7 p.m., “Pinot and Painting.” On Friday, August 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the artist will lead a free program of classes for children. On Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., he will lead a series of classes and lectures for adults, linking his work to referenced passages of the Torah, followed by a slideshow presentation at 7:30 p.m. explaining his artwork and Ketubot. On Sunday, August 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rosenstein will be on hand for an open house at the Laundry King to welcome visitors to the exhibition and discuss its creation.

‘Altered Landscapes’ at the Alliance NARROWSBURG, NY — “Altered LandEscapes,” an exhibit of paintings by James Gann, opens with a reception on Friday, August 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery. The exhibit will be on view through August 29. “I get my ideas from everywhere Contributed photo and piece them together,” says Gann, “Busted Barrel Bombs” by James Gann who combines urban and rural imagery; in particular, abstract landscapes with graffiti-stenciled edges juxtaposed with hand-drawn elements. Gann’s working method creates a continuous flow of information about pop culture, world politics and personal experiences and situations. His paintings become ideas pieced together like a visual poem, open for viewer interpretation. Alliance Gallery is located at the Delaware Arts Center at 37 Main St., and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.delawarevalley artsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

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A full day of fun in Jeff JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville will be hopping on Saturday, August 8 starting at 1 p.m. at the The Backyard Park, 876 Swiss Hill Rd., N., where you can listen to the acoustic remixes of popular and classic songs performed by Darren Steele. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and there will be games for children. At 4 p.m. on the Main Events Stage, there will be an original, baseball-themed play by Jeffersonville native Bill Moloney. “No Relief Necessary” is a two-character play that takes place on the pitching mound of a major league baseball stadium. Jeffersonville resident and fellow actor Michael Kelly again teams up with Moloney in this local theatrical production. When not acting, they also share a career as investigators for the New York State Police. The title of this short one-act comedy refers to the baseball situation in which the starting pitcher continues to pitch the whole game without being “relieved” by another pitcher in the bullpen. In this play, it is the bottom of the 9th inning with the final three outs to go for this weathered pitcher and his loyal catcher. Baseball-themed music with a little jazz will be provided by Noah & Thurman Barker before and after the play. Donations for the afternoon event are gratefully accepted for the beautification of Jeffersonville. At 8 p.m. “Yesah,” aka Noah Barker, presents a musical event with rock bands from the area and New York City on the Main Events Stage, as well as a performance by Catskill Dance Company. Tickets for the evening event cost $5. For more information call 845/482-5354.

Grateful Dead night HAWLEY, PA — Legendary Grateful Dead singer and lead guitar player Jerry Garcia would have turned 73 this year. Local fans will celebrate the occasion during Grateful Dead Night at Glass —wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel on Photo by Jumping Rocks Friday, August Photography 7, from 8 p.m. to The Ledges Hotel midnight. There will be a musical performance by The Village Idiots, a renowned Grateful Dead jam band that lends an improvisational approach to a variety of free-spirited music. Dead-themed attire is welcome. There is no cover charge. Glass is a small-plates restaurant and lounge featuring seasonal dishes ideal for sharing and an all-American wine and beer list with emphasis on American spirits. Visit www.ledgeshotel.com/glasswine-bar-kitchen or call 570/226-1337. Continued on page 20

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The Artists’ Market Building Community through Art

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX

ince I can neither paint nor draw, much less sculpt, fashion jewelry or mold clay, I am constantly in awe over the vast array of talented artists and the creations they produce on both sides of the river. Having heard that Barryville Arts Association Director Nick Roes had recently embarked on a new endeavor—to create a space called The Artists’ Market—“Where Art Comes to Life in the River Valley,” I hightailed it over the bridge to Shohola, PA. I was intrigued by an invitation to attend a reception for an exhibit titled “Selfies by the Masters,” which was to include a presentation given by local art historian John Tomlinson, in conjunction with an ongoing display of the works of several local artisans. Roes met me at the door and gave me a brief tour of the place, which he said is designed to be “a community center offering classes and special events you won’t find anywhere else.” Prior to Tomlinson’s informative and entertaining mini-lecture, I scoped out both floors of the building with Nick, noting the various art forms on display. “I think art can be a healing force in the community” he said, pointing out the variety of artwork “and our intention is to build community, drawing upon a pool of local talent—including actors, comics, writers and musicians.” The roster of events is impressive and includes free discussion groups, poetry readings, songwriters’ workshops and classes on a diverse range of topics like “The Fundamentals of Drawing,” and “How to be Happy,” an eight-week course covering subjects such as “how to develop spiritually and creatively,” “how to channel your anger into constructive goals” and “how to manage stress.” Chatting with a few of the artists on hand, I had the opportunity to glean some insight as to how they work and why folks are drawn to the center. Kenoza Lake photographer Brad Walrod is experimenting with various printing techniques and explained the differences of mediums to me and others. “Notice how the colors really pop on the metal?” he asked before moving on to the muted tones produced by more conventional methods. “Isn’t that cool?” Pottery, jewelry, paintings and assorted textiles adorn the walls of the Artists’ Market, and there are indeed some unusual pieces on display and for sale. “There is no charge to be a member of the market,” Roes informed me, “and visitors will want to stop in frequently and see what’s new every time they’re in the area. We invite anyone interested to be an active member of the center and welcome

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Artist and historian John Tomlinson explained minute details of the Diego Velazquez’s “selfie” titled “Las Mininas” during a lecture at the Artists’ Market in Shohola, PA.

your input regarding exhibits, offering classes or hosting special events.” I found “Selfies” curator John Tomlinson’s talk to be fascinating, and his knowledge of the history of self-portraits both informative and entertaining, while he posed thought-provoking questions to the audience that led to a lively debate following his presentation. The exhibit, which includes masters like Van Gogh, DaVinci and Rembrandt also showcases some lesser-known artists, and while Tomlinson shared some insights regarding the collection as a whole, his efforts were concentrated on minute details of Spanish Royal Court artist Diego Velazquez and his gigantic “Las Mininas,” painted in 1656. Unlike many masterworks, much is known about the history and symbolism of the Velazquez painting, one of the few to survive a devastating fire that destroyed the bulk of the artist’s work. “Everything in this painting [and every painting] has meaning” the Parsons School of Design graduate informed the crowd, proceeding to share that “a great deal of the history behind this work is well documented,” and that “we’ve come to appreciate how viewing the world through the eyes of the Masters can enhance our experience.” My experience at the Artists’ Market was enhanced by the casual yet highly informative lecture, and market director Roes felt it was a “perfect example of the programs offered at the community center.” To learn more about the Artists’ Market and how you can be involved, call 845/557-8713 or visit www.artistsmarketcc.com.

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Crawford book group discusses Times bestseller MONTICELLO, NY — Career educator Tony Nappo will lead a discussion of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library on Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. While her name was Henrietta Lacks, scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells, taken without her knowledge in 1951, became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping and more. Henrietta’s cells have been bought and sold by the billions, yet she remains virtually unknown, and her family can’t afford health insurance. This New York Times bestseller tells a riveting story of the collision between ethics, race, and medicine; of scientific discovery and faith healing; and of a daughter consumed with questions about the mother she never knew. This program is free and open to the public; doors open at 6:15 p.m.

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Coal Town Rounders

Bluegrass with the Coal Town Rounders at Harmony Presents HAWLEY, PA — Pennsylvania bluegrass band, The Coal Town Rounders, play two shows in one night at Harmony Presents on Saturday, August 8. “With a decidedly frenetic nod to the Lester Flatt/Foggy Mountain Boys era of Earl Scruggs, and the Opry-infused, honky-tonk bluegrass of classic rhinestoned acts like The Osborne Brothers, the Coal Town Rounders pay homage to a glorious, toothpick-inmouth, backwoods-chorus past, with the creative sensibility that comes from stories being handed down with just a slight twist to the tale upon each new recitatio,” says Jill Carlotti, managing director of Harmony Presents. Harmony Presents concerts and shows take place in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Dr. Show times for the Coal Town Rounders are 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20, depending on how early they are purchased. They can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077. Harmony Presents is sponsored by Bold Gold Media Group. Continued on page 21

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MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World renowned composer, singer and pianist Luiz Simas will instruct and entertain at the Eugene D. Nesin Theatre for the Performing Arts, at 22 St. John St., on Tuesday, August 11. The hands-on workshop and Contributed photo lecture performance runs from Luiz Simas 4 to 5:30 p.m. During this introduction to Brazilian rhythms and music styles, Simas will demonstrate on the piano the differences between the two main families of rhythms in Brazil: the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sambaâ&#x20AC;? family (choro, traditional samba, bossa-nova, etc.) and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;baiĂŁoâ&#x20AC;? family (baiĂŁo, afoxĂŠ, xaxado, etc.). He will illustrate those differences by teaching how to play those rhythms using hand percussion. Students will play two different pieces together on their instruments: a simple samba, and a simple baiĂŁo. Music sheets will be provided for the different instruments, and percussion instruments will be provided to those who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring their own. Tickets cost $15, and students with an ID are admitted free. This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Email ellen@nesin culturalarts.org or call 845/794-6013.

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Town of Denning history GRAHAMSVILLE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On Sunday, August 9 at 2 p.m. the Time and the Valleys Museum will host an afternoon of history focusing on Claryville, Sundown and other old communities in the Town of Contributed photo Denning in Ulster County. Albert VanDover, pictured, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a rich col- with John Smith, walked to lection of materials that Shandaken, NY to get permission bring to life the history to open the first schoolhouse of this unique area,â&#x20AC;? said in what became the Town of museum director Donna Denning. That first school was built on Red Hill. Steffens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We invite all who are interested to view our collection and also to bring items and/or artifacts relating to the area to share with the group.â&#x20AC;? Participants will learn about the life and history of the Upper Neversink and Upper Rondout valleys and view new information about Red Hill. Another highlight will be a memorial display honoring several Denning residents who passed away since the 2014 Town of Denning Day including Vincent George and John Higgins of Sundown; Fred Ahrens of Claryville and Jean Switzler and Harold VanAken of Red Hill. The event is free and admission to the museum is included. Visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

Seventy-six trombones and an opera

hile it may seem like an odd pairing, I had the pleasure of attending performances of Meridith Willson’s “The Music Man” and Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” over the last week, and the two productions have a lot in common. Both shows are entertaining, musical, lyrical and downright fun, and although wildly different, the message is the same. As the popular misquotation runs, “music soothes the savage beast”—and by “beast” I mean me. Let’s face it, I have issues, and last week was rough. My mood swings were outta control, so I wasn’t much fun to be around and wherever I went, people scattered. What better way then, to stay out of your way than to plunk myself down in a darkened theatre and let music wash over me, allowing me to sit back, be quiet and enjoy a great show. “The Music Man” (www.fbplayhouse.org) is a classic. Filled with comfortably familiar songs like “SeventySix Trombones,” “Pick-a-Little, Talk-A-Little,” “Gary, Indiana,” and “Till There Was You,” the story is a crowd pleaser, and the cast and crew of this sparkling production pull out all the stops, as soon as the “Train Opening” pulls into the station in Forestburgh, NY. Kudos all around to a beautiful show. The sets (Aaron Turetsky), costumes (Genevieve V. Beller), and choreography (Mark Hardy) all serve as a glittering backdrop for outstanding performances by the actors, who sing and dance their hearts out as the tale of “Marion the Librarian” and Professor Harold Hill unfolds. Leading lady Jennifer Evans’ (Marion) truly beautiful voice is beyond lovely as she holds the audience in the palm of her hand, and the “River City Kids” were adorable, including outstanding charmer Jack Greening, (Winthrop), who held his own on the stage with standout performances by Ed Romanoff, Marcellus Washburn, Lori James, Terry Palas, and a quartet of charmers doing their barbershop best to soothe my jangled nerves. Front and center is the Music Man himself, lovingly portrayed by the ridiculously charming, disarming Dave Schoonover, whose Professor Hill could “sell ice to an Eskimo” and does, snowing the entire town (and me) into buying what he has for sale, which as it turns out, is happiness. Schoonover’s ultra-smooth song and dance skills won me over, and he will you, too.

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Dave Schoonover, (as Professor Harold Hill) presents young Jack Greening (as Winthrop) with a shiny new cornet in “The Music Man,” now playing at The Forestburgh Playhouse.

Nightly at The Forestburgh Playhouse, the multi-talented Dave Schoonover leads “the big parade.”

Aaron Blankfield, left, and George Hemscher are in fine voice in the Delaware Valley Opera Company production of “The Barber of Seville” currently playing at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY.

Equally charming is Timothy Bostwick as “The Barber of Seville” (www.delawarevalleyopera.org) in the DVO’s latest production, now playing at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY, and much of Rossini’s music is also instantly recognizable. Light and amusing, with nary a murder or suicide in sight, “Barber” is a 200-year-old comic masterpiece, and the cast performs the opera in English, making it accessible to the masses. The production is double-cast and the music written for both coloratura and mezzo soprano voices. If I had my druthers, I’d catch both. As it is, I was delighted to take in the lyrical interpretations of Erin Stillson (Rosina), Aaron Blankfield (The Count), John Weidemann (Dr. Bartolo), Eric Barsness (Basilio), Carol Diefenbach (Berta) and the highly amusing George Hemscher in multiple roles. As usual, deception, disguises and secret plots abound, with hilarious results in this lighter-than-most pastiche, but the music is complex and difficult to perform by any standards, and the cast I saw was impressive. Laughter filled the theatre (and lightened my dark mood) as the opera progressed and some voices stood out, especially Bostwick, Blankfield and Hemscher. Musical director Violetta Zabbi’s virtuoso accompaniment is magnificent, and even the Wonder Dog was enthralled with the lush score played so expertly, allowing the performers’ voices to soar individually and collectively. If you’ve hesitated to take in an opera, this is the one to see, for it serves as a wonderful introduction to the art form. If you think nobody can deliver “The Music Man” better than original leading man Robert Preston, check out Forestburgh’s Dave Schoonover. Both shows are incredibly entertaining. In My Humble Opinion.

The entire cast of “The Barber of Seville” deliver solid entertainment during Rossini’s comic Opera at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY through this weekend.

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The BEST Visitor’s Guide 2015

Best Places for Food & Drink

Appetizers, Desserts, Brunch, Dinner, Restaurant in the Region, Paul Nanni Chef, Locally Sourced Menu, Server Carson Klikus The Heron

845-252-3333 40 Main Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.theheronrestaurant.com

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

845-557-8562 19 Silverfish Road Barryville, NY 12719 www.eccebedandbreakfast.com

Authentic Meal Fiesta on Main

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

Best Businesses & Services Beer/Sprits

Roscoe Beer Co.

607-290-5002 145 Rockland Road Roscoe, NY 12776 www.roscoebeercompany.com

Farm Equipment Retailer Marshall Machinery

570-729-7117 Route 652 348 Bethel School Road, Honesdale PA 18431 www.marshall-machinery.com

Locally-made products

By Delaine Fine Goods Made In America

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

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

Coffeehouse

Music Store

845-252-6688 25 Main Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.coffeecreations-narrowsburg.com

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

Coffee Creations

Health Food Store Nature’s Grace 570.253-3469

947 Main St Honesdale, PA 18431 www.naturesgrace.net

Restaurant in Pike County Apple Valley

570-296-6831 104 Route 6 Milford, PA 18337 www.applevalleyrestaurant.com

Diner

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

Steve’s Music Center

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

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

Modular Homes Makovic Homes

411 Rt 17B Monticello, NY 12701 845-796-4663 www.besthomesonearth.com

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

Pet Store Pet Central

570-251-3470 344 Erie Street Honesdale, PA 18431 www.petcentralstores.com

Elder Care Facility Bethany Village

570-251-3463 150 Noble Lane Bethany, PA 18431 www.bethanyseniorliving.com

Landscaper

Macijewski Landscaping

570-224-6405 360 Swago Raod Damascus, PA 18415 www.maciejewskilandscaping.com

Maternity Ward, Women’s Health Center Wayne Memorial Hospital

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

Pet Boarding/Pampering Dog Mountain Lodge

845-932-9393 486 County Road 116 Cochecton, NY 12726 www.dogmountainlodge.com

Veterinarian

Joseph A. D’Abbraccio, D.V.M, Catskill Veterinary Services

845-807-8380 Services Provided all over Sullivan County jdabbracciodvm@icloud.com www.catskillvetservices.com

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

Well Driller

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

Best of Our Community Art Gallery

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

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

Private School Homestead School

845-856-6359 428 Hollow Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 www.homesteadschool.com

Best People Radio Station, Radio Personality Michelle Semerano Thunder 102 845-292-7535 thunder102.com

Real Estate Agent

Lynne Freda, Matthew Freda Real Estate 845-887-5640 21 Lower Main Street Callicoon, NY 12723 www.fredarealty.com

Plumber

Smalls Plumbing, Heating, AC 845-794-7780 www.smallshvc.com

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Aug. 6

Sat., Aug. 8

3D Printing @ Teen Tech Time

All-you-can-eat breakfast

CALLICOON — North School Studio will present 3D Printing at Teen Tech Time at Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon, 2-4pm. Bring your teen, join the fun, and see how this new technology is altering how we work, live and dream.

Book talk

MONTICELLO — Career educator Tony Nappo will lead a discussion of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 6:30pm. 845/794-4660 ext. 7.

Fire department carnival

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Carnival at the firehouse, Grand Rte. 52. Food, fun, rides, games, all-star midway. 845/434-3131.

Live music with John Curtin

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

Live paintings performance

WOODBOURNE — Joerg Madlener invites you to attend a “live paintings performance” with Q&A at the ICCC, 2299 Ulster Heights Rd., 10am-4pm. During three days he will realize some work in order to emphasize the importance of painting as work-in-progress.

Senior Start Up

HAWLEY — Senior Start Up at Lackawanna College Lake Region Center, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 3rd Floor, 5:30-6:30pm. Dual Enrollment, admissions, financial aid. RSVP by August 5, 570/226-4625 or email dodgek@lackawanna.edu.

Fri., Aug. 7 Fire department carnival

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Carnival at the firehouse, Grand Rte. 52. Food, fun, rides, games, all-star midway. 845/434-3131.

Grateful Dead Night

HAWLEY — Grateful Dead Night with The Village Idiots at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8pm-midnight. Celebrate the late Jerry Garcia’s birthday. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Live piano music

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10 pm. Email desk@thesettlersinn. com or 570/226-2993.

Open Mic Night

HAWLEY — Open Mic Night at Cocoon Coffee House, Route 6 & Bellmonte Ave., 7-9pm. Organized by Harmony Presents with support from the Downtown Hawley Partnership. Sign-up begins at 6:30pm. Each performer gets 2 songs or 7 minutes. Email cocoonbarista@gmail.com or 570/226-6130.

Penny social

LIBERTY — Mega special penny social at the Liberty Fire House, Sprague Ave. Doors open 5:30pm, calling at 7. Admission $1. Prizes, refreshments, raffles, 50/50, door prizes, baked goods table. Benefits Catholic Daughters.

Supermarket bingo

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Supermarket bingo at Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St. Doors open at 5:30pm, calling starts at 6:30. Admission $5. Refreshments, door prizes, raffles. Benefit: SullivanSt. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star.

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

Model Engineers open house

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

Chicken BBQ

GLEN SPEY — Pond Eddy Methodist Church annual chicken BBQ at Lumberland Town Hall, 4-7pm. Adults $12, child under 10 $6. Takeouts available. Tickets at the door.

Claryville Denning Heritage Day

CLARYVILLE — Celebrate Claryville’s past and present at the Claryville Reformed Church, 946 Claryville Rd., 10am-3pm. Activities for all ages, cookie walk, local artisans and history exhibits. Lunch available. 845/985-2041.

Essential oil workshop

HONESDALE — “Harmonizing Earth: Clearing and Calming the Mind from Over-thinking & Worry” held at The Sanctuary of Oils, 3-5pm. Presented by Lynn Potter, licensed acupuncturist, and Maya Minwah, certified aromatherapist. Registration required. Cost: $40. 570/468-7350 or 570/228-6029.

Fire department carnival

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Carnival at the firehouse, Grand Rte. 52. Food, fun, rides, games, all-star midway. 845/434-3131.

Free tasting

HAWLEY — Free tasting every Saturday at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 12noon2pm. Email info@MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

Intro to ballet workshop

CALLICOON — Catskill Dance Company will teach an intro to ballet workshop at The RiverSpace at Cafe Devine, 2-3pm. For ages 5 to 8. Wear ballet slippers, and tights and a leotard, or comfortable clothing you can move in. Cost: $15. 570/229-1375, visit www.catskilldancecompany.org.

Intro to dance styles workshop

CALLICOON — Catskill Dance Company will teach an intro to dance styles workshop at The RiverSpace at Cafe Devine, 4-5pm. For ages 16 and up. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and bare feet or socks. Cost: $15. 570/229-1375, visit www.catskilldancecompany.org.

Intro to modern workshop

CALLICOON — Catskill Dance Company will teach an intro to modern dance workshop at The RiverSpace at Cafe Devine, 3-4pm. For ages 9 to 12. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and bare feet or socks. Cost: $15. 570/229-1375, visit www.catskilldancecompany.org.

Aglow Lighthouse meeting

LIBERTY — Liberty Aglow Lighthouse will have a breakfast meeting at Lighthouse Ministries, 5 Triangle Rd., 9am. The guest speaker will be Jane Burcroff (Scripture theme is 1 Samuel 8:13 Daughters Of The King). There is a $4 donation for breakfast.

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Live piano music

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10 pm. Email desk@thesettlersinn. com or 570/226-2993.

Opening reception: ‘Into...”

MILFORD — Art After Dark reception at The Artery Gallery, 6-9pm. August Exhibit entitled “Into...” features the ceramic art of David Greenbaum and mixed media printmaking of Carol M. Mainardi. On display until September 7.

Opera at the Tusten

NARROWSBURG — The Delaware Valley Opera will present “The Barber of Seville” at the Tusten Theatre, 8pm. Tickets: $20.

Bluegrass: Coal Town Rounders

HAWLEY — Coal Town Rounders at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, two shows at 6 and 8:30pm. Grafting their passion for Appalachian music and harmony singing to 21st century sensibilities, Northeast Pennsylvania-based quartet Coal Town Rounders present a harddriving sound that is distinctly their own. silkmillharmony.com.

Sun., Aug. 9

JEFFERSONVILLE — The annual Jeffersonville Firehouse book sale will be held for three days, 9am-3pm. Thousands of used and new books. All proceeds go to support the three library branches. A special members-only pre-sale for Friends of the Western Public Library on Aug. 12, 3-5pm.

LOOKOUT — Teeple Stevenson Young American Legion Post 765 hosts a pancake breakfast every second Sunday of the month from April to October, 7:30-11:30am. They serve pancakes, blueberry pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, pastries, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Fire department carnival

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Carnival at the firehouse, Grand Rte. 52. Food, fun, rides, games, all-star midway. 845/434-3131.

Opera at the Tusten

NARROWSBURG — The Delaware Valley Opera will present “The Barber of Seville” at the Tusten Theatre, 2pm. Tickets: $20.

Town of Denning History Day

GRAHAMSVILLE — The Time and the Valleys Museum will host an afternoon of history focusing on Claryville, Sundown and other old communities in the Town of Denning in Ulster County, NY, 2pm. 845/985-7700.

Tue., Aug. 11 Free computer support

Jeffersonville — Free computer support. Every Tuesday 1-6pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

CALLICOON — Business professionals meet every Wednesday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on alternate weeks from 10:15am-12pm or from 5-7pm. Check the website for specific times each week. Meet with like-minded professionals and learn how to take advantage of technology to more effectively manage and market your business/organization.

Caregiver’s support group

HONESDALE — Wayne County Area Agency on Aging holds caregiver’s support group at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center, 1:30-3pm. Guest speaker: Juliann Doyle from the Wayne County Office of Human Services will present an overview of aging services/transportation. 570/253-4262. CALLICOON — Free computer support. Every Wednesday 1-4pm at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon.

NEWBURGH — The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center will hold an opioid symposium at 147 Lake St., 8:30am–12:30pm, to discuss the assessment and treatment of opioid addition. Intended for front line staff who work with individuals and families impacted by substance abuse.

Wed., Aug. 12 HASBROUCK — A new series of summer “Talks at The House,” set for every Wednesday evening in August, presents local area experts at The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, 7pm. Begins with presentation followed by a question and answer session. Refreshments served. www.TheOldStoneHouseOfHasbrouck.org.

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“All Phases of Landscaping” Specializing in Stone Walls • Walkways Patios (Dry & Wet Laid) Veneer & Cultured Stone Full-Service Excavating Fully Insured • Free Estimates

Ham dinner

PORT JERVIS — Annual ham dinner at the Drew United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 4:30-6;30pm. Benefits the River Valley Chapter No. 33 OES. Cost: adults $10, children 5-12 $5. Menu: ham, potato salad, baked beans, carrot salad, rolls, dessert and coffee. Takeout available. For tickets: 570/491-5105. Limited tickets at door.

Thurs., Aug. 13 Book sale

JEFFERSONVILLE — The annual Jeffersonville Firehouse book sale will be held for three days, 9am-3pm. Thousands of used and new books. All proceeds go to support the three library branches.

Patriot Connectors meeting

HAWLEY — Bob Beierle, editor of “Our Town” magazine will the guest speaker at the meeting of the Patriot Connectors in the Wallenpaupack High School Auditorium, 2552 U.S. Rte. 6. Social hour at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm. PatriotConnectors.com.

Shandelee Music Festival opens

Opioid symposium

WARNING: ATV's can be hazardous to operate. These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: always wear a helmet and other protective clothing. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt driving. Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-328-9975.

Business group

Free computer support

American Legion 765 breakfast

Artists talks at Hasbrouck

Book sale

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Shandelee Music Festival opens with an “Evening of Chamber Music” and the return engagement of the Hermitage Piano Trio, at the Sunset Concert Pavilion, 8pm. Featuring Misha Keylin, violin; Sergey Antonov, cello; and IIya Kazantsev, piano. 845/439-3277, www.shandelee.org.

Swing Shift Orchestra

LIBERTY — The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department presents the Swing Shift Orchestra at the Liberty Main Street Stage on North Main Street, 7pm. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. 845/292-7690.

The Vine Brothers and ice cream social

CALLICOON — River Sound: The Vine Brothers & Ice Cream Social in the Park at the Callicoon Creek Park. Cool off with an ice cream sundae provided by the Friends of the Library while listening to gypsy folk band The Vine Brothers. Sponsored by the Western Sullivan Public Library. Free to all. 845/887-4040.

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CALL FOR: Show Times • Specials • Group Rates

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PENNY SOCIAL Saturday August 8

Doors Open 6pm calling 7PM The Nutshell 6692 Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY

All new prizes, “Special Table,” gift Baskets, 50/50, 3 Grand Prizes and refreshments. Fun for all!

Cochecton Democratic Club. More info: 845-932-8104

Organic Tick Spraying 845-557-8051

Deroskartreeservice.com

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Service Directory Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

BORSDAM’S INC. 570-253-3788

Builder

Exterminating

Plumbing & Heating

TED KILLE

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

Plumbing, Carpentry, Renovations, Ceramic Tile, Stone Work, Electric & Honey do lists 845-887-4708

Architect

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

BUCK MOORHEAD, ARCHITECT

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

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

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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

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

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

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

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

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

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

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

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

Brush Hogging CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES Serving Sullivan and Delaware Counties 845-243-4131 email: CatskillBrushHog@aol.com

Builder JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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

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

Contractor LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP. New Homes • New Construction Renovations • Excavations From start to finish • Quality to remember Narrowsburg, NY • 845-252-7469

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

JS ELECTRIC

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

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

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

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

Equipment & Tool Repair

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

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

Heating CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

HALLORAN FARM 845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

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

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

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

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

New Construction, Renovation, Service Water Heaters, Boilers, Well Pumps Solar Installs • 570-729-7791

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING “The Best for Less” • Bill Pierpont 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

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

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

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

Storage 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.

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

Tree Service 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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Pole Saw Work • Climbing • Complete Tree Removal Stump Grinding • Chipping • Trimming

Septic Service

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

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

ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping,

Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!” Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

Yard Sale

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

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE "The Drain Surgeon" Pumping - Drain Cleaning - Excavation Portable Restroom Rentals Ken Bloom, Pres. • 845-583-4064

Solar Energy BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

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

Solar Electric Power, Solar Thermal Hot Water & Heat. Install & Service 570-729-7791

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY 550 Route 55, Eldred, NY 845-557-6168 888-435-2979 M-F 8-5 Sat 8-3

Call today to book your ad: 845-252-7414

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Help Wanted WANTED:

Snowplowing contractor for Barryville located Homeowners Association for coming winter 2015/16. For bid details please email: info@pyneayre.com The River Reporter is looking for a

HOUSEKEEPER

Contact tanya@riverreporter.com for more information!

Help Wanted

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

Immediate Opening Monticello Central School School District Transportation Specialist This position is a supervisory

position responsible for

Assisting the Transportation

Monticello Central School School Security Supervisor Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree and 3 yrs exp in the security, safety or law enforcement field, 1 yr of which in a supervisory capacity; OR Graduation from HS or possession of a GED and 5 yrs exp in the security, safety or law enforcement field, 1 yr of which in a supervisory capacity. Special Requirement: Must possess a NY State Security Guard license or be an active duty police officer in NYS.

School Security Aide(s) Full time & Part time Positions Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree and 3 yrs exp in the security, safety or law enforcement field, OR Graduation from HS or possession of a GED and 5 yrs exp in the security, safety or law enforcement field. Special Requirement: Must possess a NY State Security Guard license or be an active duty police officer in NYS. This position is subject to the Civil Service exam process. Please forward letter of interest and resume by th August 14 to Sullivan County SOCES Recruitment Service, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754 or e-mail recruitment@scboces.org EOE Attn: Monticello Search

Director.

This position is subject to the civil service exam process, with min. qualifications of HS or high school equivalency diploma and 2 yrs of FT paid expo involving the supervision of transportation personnel. The position also requires a 19A and SSOI certifications. The candidate should possess or qualify for, a current COL with the Sand P endorsements allowing the individual to drive and train. Please forward resumes by August 14th to Sullivan County SOCES Recruitment Service, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754 or e-mail: recruitment@scboces.org EOE Attn: Monticello Search

Help Wanted

2015-16 Openings

This position is subject to the Civil Service exam process.

Real Estate Data Collector The Warren Group is looking for Data Collectors. Make your own hours and choose your days. Workers with good typing skills needed to handcollect real estate transactions at the local county registry on a weekly basis. Real Estate and/or Title Examination experience is a plus. Make your own hours! To apply visit our careers page: http://www. thewarrengroup.com/about-us/careers/

Help Wanted

Lake Huntington Automotive & Small Engine

is seeking Technicians and Part Person (willing to train parts person) 845-932-8267

Monticello Central School 2015 - 2016 Substitute Food Service Driver Requirements:

Clean Driver's License, COL Class B preferred

Substitute Food Service Workers Please e-mail information ASAP to recruitment@scboces.org or forward cover letter and resume to: Sullivan County SOCES, Recruitment Service. 6 Wierk Ave. Liberty. NY 12754 Attn: Monticello Search EOE

Freelance Writers, Reporters The River Reporter is seeking writers to cover meetings in Damascus Township, Berlin Township, Town of Cochecton, Sullivan West School District, Eldred School District. Email: editor@riverreporter.com.

SALES PERSON – Must have 3+ years of sales! Experienced in heavy duty trucks & equipment a plus. Salary & bene¿ts based on experience & results. Apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY, call 845-856-1142.

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Merchandise

Help Wanted

Autos’Trucks/Vans

Graphic / Web Designer

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

PART TIME Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Please send resume and hourly rate to info@wdesigngroup.com

Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 914-468-4999 Today! Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 Today!

Office Help Needed. MUST have experience in all areas of bookkeeping. Send resume to Larry, POB 490, South Fallsburg, NY 12779

Misc. For Sale

Employment

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

$100 OFF Any 6” Drilled Well $25 OFF Any Service Call

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Wanted CASH for Coins! Buying Gold & Silver. Also Stamps, Paper Money, Comics, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY: 1-800-959-3419

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Real Estate Publisher’s Notice – All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimintation.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Apartment for rent: 2 bedroom apartment for rent under the Narrowsburg Inn Bar & Grille. All utilities included, $700. / month. Must put down a security deposit. Please call 845252-3000 to inquire. House for Rent Available 8/1/2015 Newly Renovated elec/propane heat tenant pays all utilities walking distance to main street and Pete’s Market 4BR, EIK, LR, Den, 1 bath $850 per month Plus 1 month security NO ward 8 NO pets Call 845-252-3490

For Rent 2/2 Mobile home in Lackawaxen. Nice large corner lot. $795 per month. One month security and 1st month rent. One pet, pet deposit. Will take housing. 1 year lease. Call 570-470-4802. Credit check and references.

EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS Amazing Ten Mile Riverfront Home!! This One Of A Kind Property Has It All, 280’ On The Beautiful TMR, A Spring Fed Pond, A Charming House, 2 Car Detached Garage With “Man Cave” & A Cute Guest Cottage! The House Features Hardwood Flrs, Large Sunken LR, Stone Fireplace, DR, Country Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Woodwork, Enclosed Porch. Guest Cottage Has A LR, Kitchen, 1 Bedroom, Full Bath. Plus A Large 2 Car Garage With A Finished 2nd Story. Peace And Tranquility Are Yours On 3.7+/- Acres. Come Home To Country Living At Its Best! Priced @ $349,000 MLS#41828

For more country properties visit us on the web! www.eaglevalleyrealty.com • eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com

21 Lower Main Street PO Box 335 Callicoon, NY

845-887-5640 Real Estate Inc. Upper Delaware Country Properties

www.fredarealty.com email:tom@fredarealty.com

MLS # 40022 Looking for privacy and a real getaway? This Callicoon Center contemporary home on 5 acres features an in-ground pool, a pond a screenedin porch, deck, views with 4 big bedrooms and 3 full baths. Large garage with a pole barn attached plus pool house. Close to Jeffersonville, Roscoe or a short drive to Callicoon and the Delaware River - $ 229,000

For Rent Log Home in Ski Country on 15+ Ac. 3BR, 2.5BA, Exposed Beams. Foreclosure Auction: August 25. Near skiing, snowboarding, hiking in Danby, VT. THCAuction.com 800634-7653 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 Log Home in Ski Country on 15+ Ac. 3BR, 2.5BA, Exposed Beams. Foreclosure Auction: August 25. Near skiing, snowboarding, hiking in Danby, VT. THCAuction.com 800634-7653

One Bedroom Town Apartment. Upscale, Modern, Spacious & Gracious. 10Ft. Ceilings, H/W Floors, Balcony, Views & More. Includes Heat, Water, & Sanitation, $800 mo. 1 ½ mo. Security & Lease 845-887-4886

Taylored Real Estate

Fredericka Taylor Principal Broker

Tel: 845 679-0636 Fax: 845 679-2763 www.tayloredre.com • realtorfreddie@gmail.com

Woodbourne area,

adorable starter/down sizer home. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath on 1 acre with in ground pool. Well cared for by same owners for 30+ years

Secluded 5 bed. 3.5 bath, 3,476 sq ft. mountain top home on 3.4 acres near Del/Lackawaxen Rivers.

Asking $93,500 Motivated sellers.

Exercise room, sauna, indoor jacuzzi, 1000 sq ft rear deck overlooking backyard pond with waterfall, turn-key condition.

Land for Sale Adirondack Lakefront Cabin! 30 acres - $299,900 Newly remodeled main cabin, 2 add’l camping cabins, 500ft lakefront! 3 hrs NY City, 1/2 hr Capital Region! Call 888-479-3394 Tour at woodworthlakepreserve.com

$395,000

Call owner for slide show. 570 685-4660

CHARGE IT!

Bridge Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Loft Apartment Town Center. Walk to All! Hardwood Floors, Central Air Conditioning, Stainless Steel Appliances. $750 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References 845 252-3738 Incrementalista@gmail.com

Callicoon

NE PA: Lackawaxen.

It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds.

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. DARNELL PRUNKA; MICHAEL K. PRUNKA; et al; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about April 22, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse. On August 25, 2015 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 165 COUNTY RD 31, GLEN SPEY, NY 12737 Section: 24 Block: 1 Lot: 2.9 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Lumberland, County of Sullivan, and State of New York being Lot 2F of Subdivision 99 and being a portion of the premises conveyed to Mongaup Properties, Inc. ec.al. and recorded in liber of deeds 921 at page 52. 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 $101,904.43 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2014-301 Hannah Prall, Esq.; REFEREE 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 21, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Steel and Aluminum (B-15-43) 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 7, 2015 1152 Route 52 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/7/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Fallview Capital, 551 Madison Ave Ste 1101, New York, NY 10022. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME C O U R T: S U L L I VA N C O U N T Y W E L L S FA R G O B A N K , N . A . ; P l a i n t i ff ( s ) v s . M AT T H E W A . SCHERF; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about April 10, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby Sullivan County Courthouse On August 18, 2015 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 53 DEVLIN ROAD, HIGHLAND LAKE, NY 12743 Section: 10 Block: 1 Lot: 32.16 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan, and State of New York being the premises conveyed by a deed recorded in liber of deeds 1996 at page 479. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject

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to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $217,268.68 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2014-1752 Marvin N. Newberg, Esq.; REFEREE

eral St., Dover, DE 19901 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

highest bidder at the Lobby of Sullivan County Court House. On August 20, 2015 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 28 BODINE LAKE RD, YULAN, NY 12792 Section: 15.A Block: 2 Lot: 27 PARCEL 1: ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, OUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND STATE OF NEW YORK, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT NO. 17 OF THE 7TH DIVISION OF THE MINISINK PATENT. PARCEL 2: ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND STATE OF NEW YORK. 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 $215,232.75 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2012-81 Isabelle Rawich, Esq.; REFEREE

may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 39 Deep Hollow Hill Rd Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 9BKLYN EQ LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/11/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. R G LUDWIGSEN, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/17/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Robert Ludwigsen, 1422 State Route 42, Forestburgh, NY 12777. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. CORK AND TIN LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/25/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 335 State Street, Apartment 1L, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. LORRAINE MATTARAZZO AKA LORRIANE MATTARAZZO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about March 16, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at lobby of Sullivan County Court House On August 18, 2015 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 21 YORK LAKE RD, BARRYVILLE, NY 12719 Section: 24 Block: 1 Lot: 8.3 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan, State of New York, and being a portion of Lots No. 16 and 17 of the Seventh Division of the Minisink Patent. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $246,297.52 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2014-1165 Michael Mednick, Esq.; REFEREE Legal Notice: Notice of Qualification of Roseway Solar LLC. Authority filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 9/26/14, and amended on 6/10/15 to change name to Sharon Solar LLC. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in DE on 8/20/14, and amended to change name to Sharon Solar LLC on 5/5/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process can be served and SSNY will mail process to Sharon Solar LLC c/o CT Corp, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. DE Address of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Fed-

EMPIRE STATE COOPERAGE LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 6/29/2015. Off. Loc.:Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 10 Union Street, Roscoe, NY 12776. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. WHITE BRIDGE LIBERTY REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 07/13/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Michael Taylor, PO Box 1388, 216 E. Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 216 E. Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. Rachves Estates LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/14/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 199 Lee Ave #161, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Purpose: General NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 4, 2015: 2015 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIA) Youth Services – In and Out-of-School (R-15-33) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: August 7, 2015 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: The Maxx Group LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 1/6/2015. The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 2 Schutle road Grahamsville, NY 12740m Notice of Formation of Utrecht 48 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/19/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. GLADYS B VILELA; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about April 7, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the

Notice of Formation of Toga NE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/18/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 37 TERRACE PLACE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/25/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 935 Starlight Road Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful activity Notice of Formation of Brooklyn9 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/11/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6, SECTION 108 OF THE NEW YORK STATE ELECTION LAW, THAT A DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAUCUS WILL BE HELD A THE ELDRED TOWN HALL , 4 PROCTOR ROAD ELDRED NY IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND AT 7:00, PM COUNTY OF SULLIVAN STATE OF NEW YORK ON THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST ,2015. THIS CAUCUS IS CALLED FOR PURPOSE OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES TO FILL EXISTING VACANCIES FOR THE TOWN ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER3, 2015. FFICES TO BE VOTED ON SUPERVISOR COUNCILMAN (2) H I G H WAY SUPERINTENDENT (There may be other vacancies after posting because of resignation and /or deaths.)Doreen Hanson, Chairman Andrew Boyar, Secretary Posting Dated August 6, 2015 SOUTH 1971 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/10/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process

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Hadiros South 10, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/23/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 890 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 100Sullivan Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/20/15. Office location: Sullivan County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 100 Sullivan St. PO Box 8, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Secret gardenscape tour benefits historical society

ORTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTY — A secret gardenscape tour in northwestern Wayne will benefit the Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS). Themed “Gardens Aren’t Just for Flowers,” the tour will be held on Sunday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature Mount Pleasant, Preston and Scott Townships. You can purchase tickets at the WCHS Museum in downtown Honesdale or at

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You’ll see views like this, in Starucca, PA, on the upcoming secret gardenscape tour in northwestern Wayne County, benefitting the Wayne County Historical Society.

the Poyntelle General Store. Tickets are on sale for a limited time and can only be purchased the day before the tour or the day of the tour. Along with the Secret Gardenscape Tour map, the ticket price of $20 will include your reservation at a farm-to-table dinner, which will be held directly following the tour. The event will take place rain or shine. Email wchshop@ptd.net or call 570/253-3240.

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ALLICOON CENTER, NY — The Sullivan County Farmers’ Market Association (SCFMA) will celebrate the market’s bounty with “Our Farms to Your Fork,” a fundraising dinner and silent auction on Saturday, August 8 at The Hills Country Inn in Callicoon Center. The cocktail hour starts at 7 p.m., and dinner, for which Early Bird Cookery has devised a market-driven menu, starts at 8 p.m. BYOB. SCFMA is celebrating 15 years as a community resource. The $65 ticket benefits the SCFMA and its newly created Farmer/Vendor Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund allows association members to apply for reimbursement for workshops and classes that will directly benefit their business. It’s a great oppor-

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THE INCOMPLETE ANGLER

By ANDY BOYAR

Strange weather we’re having

hen it comes to fishing, fly-fishing in particular, flexibility and adaptability are pretty good traits. Right from Opening Day this year, it has been quite the challenge for the fly-fisher interested in catching (and releasing) wild trout. We have seen just about everything go wrong that can go wrong this year. A few weeks ago the gage at Callicoon went up to 7,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) as a series of powerful storm cells blasted through the area. The Lackawaxen River went up over 5,000 cfs, but then on Sunday, August 2 the flow was a paltry 100 cfs all day. Earlier in the season, we had low precipitation and no precipitation (coupled with anemic releases from the reservoirs) producing surprisingly warm river waters through June and July. Recently the New York City Department of Environmental Protection got into the act and ramped up releases to the max feasible rates while repairs are to be made at Cannonsville. In all, this has hardly been a year to write home about. Taking all this in, it may be time to give the trout a break, while waiting for Mother Nature to return to more favorable conditions. Now is the time to check out other options. A remarkable fishing laboratory is available, if you put a little effort to find a lake, pond or reservoir near you. Any fly-rodder seriously looking is apt to find productive waters within 20 minutes of home. Access may involve asking for permission in a proper way, and if you are a good steward of that privilege, access to good waters is attainable. You will not have to seek out a big name lake. A body of water may be small and yet hold some magical fishing, if you concentrate on learning the special secrets and characteristics that every body of water may potentially reveal.

Bluegills can be challenging fish and sometimes easy fish. In either instance they give a nice spirited battle on light equipment, fighting surprisingly for their size. Pound for pound (well—ounce for ounce) they are extreme scrappers. It is quite common toward sunset to intercept a school of cruising bluegills feeding on surface bugs; they make a “slurp, slurp, slurp” sound as they cover the surface sucking in the bugs. Any craft will do from a float tube to a rowboat, and even a canoe works fine. It is not certain what puts down the school more quickly; the noise of the paddle on the gunnel of a canoe or an oar carelessly hitting the side of the boat, but any sharp noise or vibration will usually put the school down. (The school will resurface, if you rest the water for a bit. Take a few minutes to enjoy the sunset sky.) A small popper will do so long as it is not too big for the mouth of the fish targeted. A hand-size bluegill will even attack a large popper. The preferred size is a small popper (often the size of an eraser on a pencil). Color does not matter too much. If you attach a nymph (Pheasant Tail or Prince work well, but you certainly can experiment with any nymph variation in your fly box) with a short section of monofilament tied off the bend on the hook, hookups will increase substantially. I recommend you to flatten the barb of your hooks so that your catches can be released quickly and get back to more action. I hope you findcatching pan fish to be as much fun as I have over the years and I am certain that after several seasons you will notice improvements in your casting, casting accuracy, reaction time, playing fish and of course getting the quick release. Though you may be targeting bluegills don’t be surprised if the lunker bass of the season amazes you with a huge bend in your rod. It’s fishing…you never know! Tight lines!

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2 8/3 8/4

3.92 3.88 3.87 3.84 3.82 3.69 3.55

High water temperature °F 7/29 7/30 7/31 8/1 8/2 8/3 8/4

70.70 66.92 67.64 68.00 68.00 68.90 69.44

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels August 4, 2015 Cannonsville: 73.3% Pepacton: 94.3% Neversink: 94% Total: 91.1% Normal Total: 85.9% Total in 2013: 96.4%

Actual: Historical avg:

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River readings at Callicoon, NY

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By Scott Rando

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Young American Shad project on the Delaware River

very spring, fisherman flock to the Upper Delaware River to try their luck in catching migrating American shad; from May into June, shad migrate to the upper reaches of the river in order to spawn. After spawning, many of the adult shad die, but some survive, to migrate downstream and back to the sea. Meanwhile, the fertilized shad eggs hatch, and the tiny shad fry spend the summer in the river. In the fall, these two-to-three-inch young-of-year (YOY) juveniles start their own migration to the sea. This summer, the National Park Service (NPS) and several partner agencies are embarking on a project to sample YOY shad at various locations along the Upper Delaware in order to develop methods to monitor shad populations and to assess the importance of the Upper Delaware as a spawning and nursery habitat for this species. Shad populations have recently been at historic low levels throughout the East Coast, including the Delaware River Basin. Up until now, there has been very little data of YOY shad populations in the Upper Delaware. Several locations along the river have been selected as survey sites. Survey methods include visual surveys by snorkelers, the setting of Fyke nets ( a net with a series of hoops in which flowing water

TRR photos by Scott Rando

A portion of the YOY shad sampled are measured. Young shad are distinguished from other small fish by their broad girth and silver iridescence. Young shad average two to three inches at mid-summer.

sweeps shad into the nets), and seine nets (long nets that hang vertically). The most efficient of these methods is the seine net, but it is difficult to use when there are a lot of underwater obstructions (boulders, logs, etc.). Captured shad and other nontarget species are released downstream

The 300-foot seine net is shown here being set by a NPS boat. Seine netting is done after sunset. It takes four people to handle the net, and working in the dark requires portable lights and headlamps.

of the net sets, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t influence subsequent counts. The American Shad is a vital part of the Upper Delaware River habitat and a prized resource by anglers. Many bald eagle nest surveys yielded an abundance of shad bones underneath nest trees. The

YOY shad sampling project by the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and its partners will enable stakeholders to better assess the well-being of this species.