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Vol. 40 No. 34

Shohola summer marred by burglaries By VERA FRENDAK

HOHOLA, PA — While other issues were under discussion at the Shohola Township meeting on August 14, it was dominated by the issue that has been clouding the township all summer. A burglar has been targeting Shohola cars and homes all season. No one has been arrested yet, or identified as a person of interest. Police Chief Scott Carney was present at the meeting, but made no official statement, except for commenting that the burglaries were the subject of an ongoing investigation. Local police did not return calls related to this article. The burglaries began sometime in June and have affected at least 20 individuals in all, although the exact number will probably never be known. The perpetrator seems to prefer relatively isolated homes in heavily wooded areas with few ways in or out via vehicle, and appears to be working alone. The incidents have largely been confined to the northern region of the township, the area closest to the Delaware River and Barryville, NY. Residents who live in the general area of Twin Lakes between Bee Hollow and the Barryville Bridge, or in the German Hill area, and who left cars unlocked overnight, had a good chance that the thief entered their car during the early morning hours at some point over the past few months. The thief appears to be looking mostly

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Resident wonders ‘Where’s the adult supervision?’ By FRITZ MAYER

KINNERS FALLS, NY — It’s not unusual to see large numbers of people floating down the Upper Delaware River on a summer’s day, but some in the group that were floating through Skinner’s Falls on August 14 were clearly distressed. There was a group of perhaps 50 girls, and according to Don Schlaefer, who lives on the Pennsylvania side of the river, some of them, who he estimated ranged in age from nine or 10, to 13, were calling for help. Schlaefer keeps a johnboat on the river; he jumped into it and took off to pick up some of the girls who were calling for help. He said it amazes him that there was virtually no adult supervision. He said, “The smaller ones, when they’re in the tube and they go through the falls, they don’t have a clue what’s going on, and they can’t reach the water with their hands to maneuver the tubes, and the river out here was filled with them.” He said that some of the girls could not control the direction of the tubes in the current. Some continued going down the river, and some headed to the riverbank. He said, “It seemed like there was no one there to tell them what to do.” He said there may have been one or two older girls, in the range of 16 or 17 years old, but for the number of girls on the river, there was surprisingly little supervision. So he went out and picked up about seven who were clearly having trouble and wanted to be rescued. He said he had so many girls in his boat that there was no room for tubes. He brought a rope to tow the tubes back to shore. He said the girls all said “thank you.” He said, “One of them was all the way down when I got to her. Her eyes were beet red, she was in tears, and she had one arm in the life jacket. She had slipped out of the thing.” He said that two of the girls had lost their shoes, making it more difficult for them to walk back to the launch site. He said he saw early on from across the river that there was an older girl trying to instruct the girls on how to steer the tubes. But, he said, “There’s a current here, and it was windy… so it’s complete havoc and somebody’s going to

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Pennsylvania resident Don Schlaefer helps several girls up onto the shore after picking them up from the river at Skinners Falls. drown.” That sentiment was shared by Schlaefer’s wife Helen, who sent an email to The River Reporter about the event. She wrote, “They were all so scared. If he had not intervened, those girls would have gone down the river alone and someone might have drowned.” She said an event like this occurs every year.

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Jenkins arrested again By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — Gordon Jenkins, the mayor of Monticello, was arrested on August 14, and charged with various crimes in connection with the controversial demolition of the village courthouse, which was begun back in October 2013. Jenkins was charged with bribe receiving and three other felony charges and three misdemeanors. James Snowden, the village building inspector, was also arrested and charged with the same offenses. Jenkins was also charged with intimidating a witness in another case. Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charges The demolition of the courthouse was halted by state agencies, and a total of seven people working on the job were arrested because they were reportedly illegally dumping the debris, which was contaminated with asbestos, on a property owned by the contractor in charge of the demolition. If convicted of all the charges, Jenkins could end up in prison for more than 10 years. This is the fourth time Jenkins has been arrested since he became mayor. On the evening before he was arrested, Jenkins pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Another drunk driving charge and a charge of resisting arrest were dismissed, and Jenkins is scheduled to be sentenced in October. In November of last year, Jenkins reportedly turned up at the site of a car accident on Broadway, and a volunteer firefighter suspected that he had been drinking. He reported his suspicion to the Monticello police, and Jenkins was later arrested. During the arrest process, Jenkins, who was shackled to a wall, unleashed an obscenity-laced tirade, and the video of that scene made national headlines. Jenkins was also arrested for an altercation with a customer at his store on Broadway and for selling counterfeit sneakers in the store. Jenkins has claimed that he has been targeted for arrests because he is the first black mayor of the village. The arrests and resulting publicity led to cooperation among the local Democratic, Republican, Independence and Conservative parties in the village, and for the first time ever, all backed the same candidates running for office in March. The candidates running for village trustee positions, Douglas Solomon and Jill Weyer, easily beat the proJenkins candidates and are now serving on the village board.

Correction In last week’s edition of The River Reporter, in a story about the Toronto Reservoir, the position of The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding swimming in the reservoir was reported incorrectly. In March of this year FERC issued an order in which Eagle Creek, the owner of the hydroelectric plant connected with the reservoir, “would not encourage, but would not prohibit” swimming at the reservoir. Eagle Creek responded with a letter asking for permission to prohibit swimming. FERC is currently reviewing that request. Despite the fact that no decision has been made on the matter, local law enforcement officials have attempted to enforce the no swimming policy.

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Boy perishes in bungalow fire

Teachout endorsed by Sullivan supervisors ALBANY, NY — Zephyr Teachout, a law professor who is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, has been endorsed by Mamakating supervisor Bill Herrmann, who said “I like Andrew Cuomo’s words, but I don’t like his actions.” The endorsement came at a campaign event on August 16 in Wurtsboro. Lumberland supervisor Nadia Rasjz prefaced her endorsement by saying, “We took on fracking three years ago; I’m still waiting for Governor Cuomo to get off the pot.” Orange County legislator Roseanne Sullivan declared her support for Teachout because she has campaigned on protecting public education. Teachout has received the endorsement of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, while the larger New York State United Teachers (UT) union decided not to endorse Cuomo. On the same day that the UT rebuffed Cuomo, Teachout was endorsed by the 55,000 member Public Employees Federation. Teachout faulted Cuomo for cutting school funding, failing to lead on fracking and failing to institute campaign finance reform. She was also critical of Cuomo’s economic revitalization program, START-UP NY, which she said cost over $1.6 billion in tax giveaways, but created less than one percent of the jobs in the state. She termed the program “trickle-down economics” and asserted, “You don’t tax break your way toward a thriving economy.”

Monticello slasher arrested MONTICELLO, NY — A Monticello man accused of leaving a disfiguring injury on the face of his victim was arrested on August 7. Steven A. Hoyle, age 28, of the Bronx, was charged with assault in the first degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. The incident took place on May 24 at the Monticello Shell Convenience Store on Jefferson Street. Hoyle seriously injured the victim by slashing down upon his face with an unknown sharp-edged weapon. A Mobile Medic ambulance transported the victim from the scene to Catskill Regional Medical Center. Hoyle was arrested Thursday in the Bronx by the NYPD and then turned over to Monticello police. The entire incident was captured on the store’s video surveillance system, and it was instrumental in helping Monticello police to identify Hoyle as the perpetrator.

LIBERTY, NY — A three-year-old boy died in a fire in Liberty the evening of August 17. The fire broke out after 10 p.m. in a bungalow at Camp Mareh Yechezkel on Route 55. New York State troopers responded to the scene and were told about the boy, Aron Follman, but were unable to enter the building because of smoke and flames. Fire departments from Liberty, White Sulphur Springs, Swan Lake, Monticello and Livingston Manor responded and were able to extinguish the fire. Investigators located the body of the child in a rear bedroom. The boy’s mother was able to get her five other children out of the building. The bungalow, a double unit, housed two families, and all members of the other family were evacuated safely. According to eyewitness reports, the fire is believed to have started in the master bedroom. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Sullivan County Fire Investigation Team and investigators from the state police. A state police trooper and a sergeant suffered smoke inhalation and were treated at Catskill Regional Medical Center. Additionally, a five-year-old child was treated for burns to his leg. State police were assisted at the scene by Hatzolah ambulance, Mobil Medic ambulance and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.

Senior exploitation bill HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Jesse Topper last week introduced a bill intended to increase cooperation between state departments in order to enhance protection from senior citizens in cases of unwanted telephone calls that lead to financial exploitation. House Bill 2443 calls for the state office of the attorney general to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Aging on a monthly basis regarding any investigation being conducted under the state’s Telemarketer Registration Act that involves someone age 60 or older. Through that cooperation, local area agencies on aging could identify, or possibly observe, potential patterns of financial exploitation, such as scams and sweepstakes fraud. Under current law, the attorney general’s office only reports detailed investigations and enforcement actions during the preceding fiscal year to the General Assembly. “Cases of senior citizen fraud and abuse are on the rise across the Commonwealth,” Topper said. “This is a commonsense solution, which I believe could help our agencies gain more knowledge of how people are falling victim to financial exploitation.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Tusten officials weigh action Seek second legal opinion in Narrowsburg school matter By FRITZ MAYER

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten town board voted three to two to get a second legal opinion about whether it is advisable for the town to file an amicus brief to support the lawsuit brought by Brendan and Kathy Weiden and 12 other residents against the board of the Sullivan West Central School District, and also to determine if the town had any claim against the school board. The lawsuit claims the school district made several errors in the proposed sale of the Narrowsburg school. The school board agreed to sell the building to Joan Buto, who wants to open a drug rehab facility in it. Councilmember Tony Ritter’s concern has been with the 14-acre lot on Kirk Road that went along with the purchase of the building. He said that was never listed on the Multiple Listing Service and never made available to the general public. He said early in 2013, the town board was told by the school district superintendent, Nancy Hackett, that the parcel was not for sale, and also said that the town would be notified if it came up for sale. Town attorney Jeffrey Clemente said the town has no claim and should not file an amicus brief. He said, “We asked a question, ‘is it available?’ and the answer was ‘no.’ Now the fact that she said, ‘We’ll let you know when it is,’ is not a legally binding event.”

The board voted three to two to get a second opinion from the Albany law firm Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, which has been retained for use by the zoning board of appeals and the planning board, should the drug and alcohol rehabilitation project at the school move beyond its current phase. Code Enforcement Officer Gary Amerbach informed the board that he had been contacted by Buto’s attorney, who explained how the attorney felt the project could fit with the existing zoning regulations, and by an engineer with a slightly different plan. But Amerbach said his opinion is that the proposed facility doesn’t fit in with town zoning, and Buto is free to appeal that decision to the zoning board of appeals or seek an interpretation or clarification on the matter from the New York Department of State in Albany. So far, there has been no application for a variance. There was quite a bit of discussion about a letter written by Councilmember Ned Lang sent to planning board chairman Ed Jackson. Jackson had said that the planning process for the rehab facility could take up to a year, and expressed other views on the topic. Lang wrote Jackson a letter and copied Buto and her attorney and said, “I strongly urge you to rethink your position on this matter to avert almost certain litigation and its potential cost.” Supervisor Carol Wingert said, “For

you to make that statement and to send it to the potential litigants is absurd. It sounds like you’re representing them rather than the town.” Lang responded, “If I want to make that statement, that assertion, that is my right as an individual.” Some of the board members had been considering charging Lang with an ethics violation, for disclosing material that should not have been disclosed, but because the information was discussed during an executive session that was never called to order, the matter was dropped. During public comment, Iris Helfeld, a member of Narowsburg Organized for Responsible School Use (NORSU) said the group had commissioned a report on the school from a professional planner and would provide a copy of it to the town and to its planning and zoning boards once it was printed. Another member of NORSU urged the town board to support the group’s effort to help prevent the rehab facility from opening, but Clemente said the town board should not come down on one side or the other. He said, “The town cannot afford to become a partisan in an issue over which it is going to be the judge. That’s just bad government. We have to know who we are, and as a town we should not jump in before anything is established, before any applications are formally in, and say that we are on one side or the other.”

Narrowsburg deck needs replacing Board votes to move forward By FRITZ MAYER

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten town board voted four to one to commit to replacing the deck along Main Street, and as a result may receive a $106,000 grant from the state. At the town meeting on August 12, Councilmember Jane Luchsinger, who is also a member of the Narrowsburg Beautification Group, said the group would probably be willing to donate the $25,000 that it won with the Golden Feather Award from Sullivan Renaissance in 2012 to the project. The $106,000 from the state was originally granted to the town as part of the plan for an esplanade or river walk, but that plan had to be shelved because of various obstacles. The town asked the state if it could use the money instead to replace the deck, and the state wanted a commitment from

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The Tusten town board has voted to guarantee funding for rebuilding the deck above the Upper Delaware River on Main Street in Narrowsburg, NY. the town that it would follow through on the deck project. Luchsinger said, “The state has been asking the town to make a decision. I think we have to know tonight whether the town is going to agree,” to move forward. Councilmember Ned Lang said there were cheaper alternatives than the one

put forward by the consulting group that drew up the plans. He said the deck that’s in place now could be rebuilt, and he added, “$106,000 is a lot of money for a deck.” The current deck dates to 1980, and Councilmember Norman Meyer said the town engineer will not sign off on the safety of the deck after this year. Meyer said, “We’ve always had the deck. To replace it with something structurally better is a good idea. I think we have to try to keep the cost to a minimum. But I would like to see something that’s anchored and that’s not floating out there and scaring the hell out of me every time it rains.” The cost of rebuilding is estimated to be up to $250,000 but the board is going to put the project out to bid and the cost may be lower. Lang, who voted against the commitment, said, “The only issue I have is that we’ve never gone out to bid, so we don’t really know how deep the water is.”

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Tusten councilmember Tony Ritter, left, disagreed with the town attorney Jeffrey Clemente, right, about whether the town should file an amicus brief to support the lawsuit regarding the sale of the Narrowsburg School.

Discrimination against drug or alcohol rehab facilities In a letter from Tusten councilmember Ned Lang to Ed Jackson, chairman of the planning board, Lang wrote, “The planning board and zoning board will not be reviewing the use of the property as federal law trumps local zoning, when property is used to assist disabled Americans.” While there are three federal laws that prohibit states from discriminating against drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities and group homes, and the people who might inhabit them, it does not appear to be the case that developers of these facilities can simply ignore local zoning codes. Saul Spigel, a chief analyst for the Connecticut General Assembly, wrote in a 2009 report that there are three federal laws mean to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities, and that includes those addicted to substances such as alcohol: the Fair Housing Amendment Act (FHAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. But none of these laws is absolute. Spigel writes, “none of these laws protect people who currently use illegal drugs. The FHAA also excludes (1) people convicted of illegally manufacturing or distributing drugs, even if they have a disability, and (2) people with disabilities who present a direct threat to other people or their property.” He writes that under the FHAA, “It is unlawful to discriminate in the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling because of a disability of the buyer or renter, anyone associated with the buyer or renter, or anyone who may live in the dwelling. The act also requires governments to make ‘reasonable accommodations’ in rules, policies, practices, or services that are needed to provide equal housing opportunities for this population; refusal to do so is discrimination. Courts have defined ‘reasonable’ to mean a change that would not (1) fundamentally alter the nature of the rules, procedures, or neighborhood; (2) impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the government; or (3) undermine the legitimate purpose of the rule.” A document on the website of the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, which licenses rehab facilities in the state, says, “All services and facilities are required to adhere to all applicable building codes, as appropriate, including but not limited to… any and all applicable local occupancy, use, building and zoning laws.”

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for cash. While he favors cars, he has entered residences at least three or four times over the course of the summer in the early morning hours. So far, no signs of forcible entry have been reported. The thief has also visited some cars more than once. Two households have been hit particularly hard. The first is a home inhabited by a family on German Hill Road who wished not to be identified. Sometime in June, a large amount of cash went missing from the homeowner’s truck. The second incident occurred on July 27. The household was awakened by their dogs’ barking. The owner of the truck got out of bed and saw a tall, thin man in a dark hoodie with a miner’s light on his head standing directly in front of the kitchen’s glass doors looking into the house. The homeowner gave chase, getting into his car in hope of finding the crook getting into his own vehicle. But as soon as the thief turned off his light, he disappeared into the woods and darkness and could not be found. The lack of vehicle at the time of the crimes, or at least of one parked anywhere near them, seems to be one of his trademarks. He arrives and disappears by foot. Considering the remote areas he is hitting, this is certainly the easiest way to come and go undetected. A vehicle at these odd hours would be likely to awaken at least one resident of the area. The family found finger and handprints on the mother’s car, and surmises that the perpetrator, frustrated by finding far less money in the truck the second time, was then seeking entry into the family home. The criminal entered another home belonging to a couple living in another quiet, wooded and relatively remote area of the township. This area is directly off Twin Lakes Road, and that is the only access in or out via car in this quiet area of only a dozen or so homes on over somewhat less than a hundred acres. It took the couple, who also wished to remain anonymous, several months to understand that their home was being regularly invaded during the early morning hours. It was the female homeowner’s habit to leave her pocketbook on the counter or chair just inside the front door. While she felt that she was continuously shorter on cash in her bag than she anticipated, the idea that someone was entering her home, deliberately taking her money and leaving everything else untouched, never crossed her mind. But as summer progressed, the losses became larger and more obvious. One night, the couple went to bed, knowing full well that they had left a large sum of cash on their kitchen counter, and when they awoke the next morning, the cash was gone. Police were then notified. Within a day or two of this episode, a friend staying in the guest cottage on the property also found $200 in cash gone from her unlocked car. The couple installed a motion-activated camera at their home in an attempt to catch the thief. Some residents suspect the railroad tracks may be playing a role in the thefts because the tracks run directly through the middle of the area that has been hit, and all affected properties are within easy access of it. In fact, the homeowners, who have been invaded multiple times, were easily able to show that a trail has been made by someone repeatedly walking down the short piece of railroad embankment between the rail itself and the road immediately in front of their home. Many local teens frequently use the tracks as a shortcut into town and to the river, but it is not known to be used at night. At the township meeting, the supervisors assured members of the public that the two officers that cover Shohola Township 40 hours a week have been working overtime and to the point of exhaustion in their efforts to apprehend this man. In fact, the addition of another part-time officer has been approved, and that officer will begin working shortly. Despite this, some local residents feel that this thief, seemingly so unsophisticated in his methods, should have been caught long ago. The council pointed out that the township is very large and contains many isolated areas, making it a particularly difficult case to solve.

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Dar Williams, pollinators and kids By ANYA TIKKA

ETHEL, NY — “The Woodstock Festival that happened here had a lot of dreamers,” said Dar Williams, a Hudson Valley singer and songwriter, at the start of her educational program for kids about the importance of helping bees and other pollinators at Bethel Woods Conservatory on August 14, before the 45th Woodstock anniversary weekend. She continued that first-you-have-to-dream-andthen-make-it-happen philosophy, singing “Wake Up and Move Your Body Around” and getting the kids who were attending a summer camp up dancing. Her show, “Give Bees a Camp,” included songs, dancing and little stories to get through to kids her mission about the importance of protecting the environment and especially pollinators that are threatened by disease the world over. “There are 4,000 different kinds of bees around, and that’s not even including the bats, wasps and butterflies, all kinds of different pollinators. They are all wonderful. They don’t want to sting you—but don’t drink soda outdoors because they love it,” she told the kids. Kids who took part in the program were asked to sign a ‘Pollinator Pledge’ to protect bees by looking after them, by growing flowers for them, by not using a lot of chemicals, and by spreading the word to friends. “Protecting them is just protecting the flowers, and looking after them is spreading the word to our friends,” Williams reiterated. At the end of her program, packets of seeds were passed to the kids, and they were asked to plant them in a patch somewhere. “Everywhere you plant them, there will be another patch, and there will be a string of plants from Canada all the way to Mexico,” Dar explained, referring to the program she’s done all over America. “Maybe tell your parents,” she also said,

“as part of planting the seeds of change.” The conservatory planted a specially designed pollinator garden for the event. Devin Jardine, a landscape architecture student said, “The majority of the plants there bring pollinators in, and include blackeyed Susans, blueberries, strawberries, cucumbers, chick seed, bee balm and butterfly weed.” Grounds superintendant, Greg Lotorto commented, “The idea is not just a pretty garden; it’s a functional garden. And to bring it to the kids as an educational tool.” “There are some things I think kids are meant to do. They go home and they tell their parents. They love flowers and they bring that message home to their parents. It’s a better message even than we should recycle, a more fun thing for them to bring home from the camps,” Williams said after her show. “Usually where you have camps it’s already beautiful surroundings with a lot of flowers, places that are safe for kids. I go and play music for kids. If it’s a sleepover camp, I’ll play a concert at night, we hang around, and next morning, we get up and plant a garden together,” she continued. “It was fun,” and “I like the garden,” said Cameron, 10, and Jordan Stamford, 7, from Smallwood, who took part in the program. “ I’m going to plant something,” Cameron added. “It was a natural fit with the Bethel Woods mission of inspiring, educating and empowering individuals through the arts and humanities, as we feel that the arts is really just an extension of nature,” said Liz McKay the external affairs coordinator at Bethel Woods in an email. Williams concluded, “I always feel the power of Woodstock when I’m at Bethel Woods. I think it’s the Woodstock Generation that helped give me the impulse to bring together music, caring about the planet and all of these beautiful colors together.”

Delaware targets storm damage By ANYA TIKKA

ORTONVILLE, NY — Recent storms and flooding dominated the Town of Delaware August 13 meeting. The town board authorized an emergency stream restoration and flood mitigation program and also a relief program for households that need help with replacing items damaged in the storms. The council passed two resolutions to authorize the programs. It authorized the stream and flood related work, “because a public emergency has arisen from recent flooding that has affected the life, health, safety and property of inhabitants of the Town of Delaware, particularly in the greater Kohlertown area” the resolution stated. “We’ve been busy working on this,” said town supervisor Edward Sykes, “The permits are in place.” Work will take place as follows: Removal of gravel deposits, sandbars and downed trees in the Callicoon Creek from Hughson Park to the rear of Kohler Lumber & Building Supply, and along the Chellis Horse Track. Reconstruction of a berm protecting downstream properties between the convergence of the two tributaries that form Hess Brook and the rear of the Stark-

weather property. The council approved the work unanimously, stating that all the above work will be paid from the general fund because it requires immediate action and cannot wait for competitive bidding. The second storm-related resolution was to authorize a program for low-income households to apply, through Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) and the Green Jobs-Green New York program, for replacement of appliances, heating systems and water heating systems damaged in the storm. Councilmember John Gain and town clerk Tess McBeath are going to work to get as many people as possible to take advantage of the program, including going to talk to people personally, said Sykes. According to the website www.rupco.org, “Green Jobs-Green NY is a statewide initiative established by the New York State Legislature in 2009 to (1) promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and clean technologies; (2) reduce energy consumption and costs; (3) reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (4) support sustainable community development; and (5) create green job opportunities, including for emerging, unemployed and displaced workforce.’ Rupco is an independent contractor working for the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), which recently gave a presentation to the council.

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ALLICOON, NY — A Town of Delaware methane baseline study, measuring the levels of natural ambient methane in the town, will be unveiled at the Delaware Youth Center on Sunday, August 24, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. The report on the baseline study was completed earlier this year and the findings for the town are in. Participating in the event will be data collection expert Bob Ackley of Gas Safety, Inc. and Barbara Arrindell, director of Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS). Everyone is welcome and there is no admission fee. According to DCS, “Methane baseline studies give the community the assurance of knowing what the methane levels are prior to any gas drilling coming to town. The

study gives us a scientific insurance policy for protecting the future. The study’s findings may deter the industry, since we now have data, admissible in court, on methane levels before any drilling takes place.” The study was performed by Gas Safety, Inc., an industry leader in methane and gas leak detection, and by Bryce R. Payne Jr., Ph.D., a researcher at Wilkes University. Ambient methane levels on all public roads throughout the Town of Delaware were measured and translated into an easy-to-read map with graph lines showing areas of greater or lesser natural methane concentrations. The reports will be filed with the Town of Delaware, Sullivan County, Delaware River Basin Commission and New York State.

Port Jervis police lauded Housing program launched By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — The role of Port Jervis police officers in the recent arrest of Frank McBride, 27, of Scranton, PA, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was praised by Councilman Carl Hendrick, who presented the police report at the August 11 meeting. McBride was arrested in connection with bomb threats and attempted bank robberies at Sussex Bank and TD Bank North in Port Jervis after he’d already been under investigation for a spree of robberies in Scranton, Mayfield and Throop in Pennsylvania. McBride was taken into custody by the FBI and police officers from the Scranton Police Department. “These crimes were committed across several local jurisdictions, requiring close coordination among all the agencies involved,” said Sean Quinn, supervisory special agent of the FBI’s Scranton office. “This has been a great example of the FBI and our many law enforcement partners working together to quickly identify and arrest a dangerous subject.” Hendricks added, “Good job by Port Jervis police department.” He said the arrests could not have been made without their help. Among other business, as part of the ongoing

Community Service Saturdays, Mayor Kelly Decker said, “August 23rd, we’re going to be down in 169 Front St. It’s one of the first houses we’re going to look at as part of the sale program for the city. The house needs a lot of cleaning-up first. DPW is going to back up a truck to the house, and we’re going to clean it out.” Instead of auctioning properties in tax sales that can result in vacant houses, Decker is proposing to hold low-cost mortgages for people who could then move in and start living in the properties. Community Service Saturdays have already had a series of successful days by cleaning up the old canal towpath, Decker said. In an effort to make the city more presentable, the town will increase the fees for vacant or abandoned or boarded-up buildings or lots whose owners don’t keep them up according to town rules. This is done in order to cover the administration costs of monitoring and maintaining the properties. The fees will go up steeply. The initial fee will increase from $250 to $1,200, and then the increases are applied according to the sections the properties are located in, starting from section 10b, which goes up to $2,200, to section 10i, which goes up to $10,000. In addition, interest may be added to unpaid fees at the maximum rate permitted by law, if not paid within 30 days, Decker added.

DCS is seeking donations. In a letter they wrote, “We would greatly appreciate any donation you can offer, as we initially only raised about one fifth of the study cost. DCS covered the $8,000 balance, in the hope that we would be able to get more funds after the study was conducted. Cash and checks will be accepted on August 24. Please make checks out to: DCS (501C3), or you can make a donation via PayPal at the DCS website. Please note your donation to go toward the Town of Delaware methane baseline study. Also, if paying by check, note on the check, Town of Delaware baseline study on the memo section. If you cannot join us, checks can be mailed to: DCS P.O. Box 35 Narrowsburg, NY 12764.” For more information call 845/252-6677.

Court backs Minisink compressor station By FRITZ MAYER

ASHINGTON, DC — A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled on August 15 that the Millennium Pipeline Company had properly sited a large compressor station, and the company may continue to operate it, even though it is in the midst of a residential neighborhood. The matter earlier caused a rare split in a vote in the matter by the commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in part because there was an alternative site, which would not have impacted a residential area, that could have been used for the compressor station, The residents, who formed the group Stop the Minisink Compressor Station (StopMCS), waged a spirited and very public campaign to keep the compressor station from opening, and, once it started operations, to close it down. The residents now may attempt an appeal or ask for a rehearing. Asha Canalos of StopMCS sent an email after the news came down, which said, “It’s impossible to describe how disappointed we are. “We are still digesting the fine points of the decision and discussing them with our lawyer. We’ll be sending out more details very soon. Please know that this is a difficult time for us, and we may not be as quick to respond as we’d like. “From joining us at rallies in Minisink and NYC, providing valuable feedback and resources to the Minisink community since 2011, to standing with us at the U.S. Court of Appeals hearing in DC on May 1, many of you across the state and the region have been an integral part of this effort. Incredible gratitude to all.”

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Restore historic protections to waters of the United States

ne would expect that, living close to the land, farmers would embrace environmental conservation and stewardship. And while many farmers deserve praise for doing so, regrettably, this is not always the case. One need only look at the controversy surrounding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed rule to clarify what Waters of the United States they protect and do not protect as defined in the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972, and the act’s subsequent amendments. The proposal, which has come to be called the WOTUS rule, is in our opinion modest and balanced, yet critics, including powerful farming and ranching organizations, have engaged in wild exaggeration and have based their objections on a number of points that are just not true. If you have any doubt about agriculture’s potential (and actual) impact on water quality, consider this: agricultural runoff (phosphorus and nitrogen found both in animal waste and used in chemicalbased fertilizers) is considered a primary cause of this month’s toxic algae bloom (cyanobacteria) in Lake Erie. Concern about serious health consequences forced the shutdown of the drinking water system in Toledo, OH, located on Lake Erie. The bright green algae bloom was so large it could be seen from space. One look at this ought to make clear that it really is time for all farmers to get on board and accept as necessary commonsense rules to protect our waters. Yet, industrial farms, the corporations that serve them and the organizations that speak for them (often called by the umbrella name, Big Ag) far too often use their muscle and lobbyists to stand in the way of environmental laws that were precisely written for Big Ag in the first place. Pennsylvania offers a case in point where the proposed WOTUS rule is concerned. “Despite statements to the contrary, the changes suggested by EPA and the Corps of Engineers would expand their authority by allowing the agencies to regulate land activities around small creeks, streams and even ditches that only hold water during heavy rain events,” said PA Farm Bureau President Carl T. Shaffer in June. Rumors abound that farmers would need a permit for their cows to cross a stream or for farming activities in floodplains. (Both rumors are not true.) Adding fuel to the fire, PA Sen. Pat Toomey, no farmer himself, denounced the WOTUS rule as a “terrifying power grab,” adding that its “new position seems to be that a puddle from your garden hose will ultimately end up in a navigable waterway.” In what is perhaps a sign of our times, the EPA felt the need to respond with the manifestly obvious statement, “Puddles are not regulated.” At the national level, the American Farm Bureau Federation is leading the charge against the proposal with a campaign called Ditch the Rule (ditchtherule.fb.org/) in which it claims, “The EPA wants to regulate all water, everywhere” and

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Thinking about ‘The Tragedy of the Commons’

n a seminal essay that helped lay the groundwork for America’s environmental movement, ecologist Garrett Hardin wrote “The Tragedy of the Commons” in 1968. Recently we read Hardin’s updated essay of the same name that seems especially relevant when considering the photograph above. It was taken from space of the toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie that shut down public water systems in lakeside cities like Toledo, OH earlier this month. A major contributor to the cyanobacteria algae bloom you see here is farming. Here is the story of the “Tragedy of the Commons” as retold by Hardin himself in the “Concise Encyclopedia of Economics” (www.econlib.org/library/Enc/TragedyoftheCommons.html). (Hardin died in 2003.) In old England, sheep farmers would graze their flocks on “the commons,” public pasture land open to all. In the beginning, there was enough grass for everyone’s sheep, but as some farmers prospered and expanded their flocks, the commons was put at risk of being overgrazed. Even knowing this, the farmers could not help themselves. Each, in his own self-interest, wanting to prosper further, continued to add sheep—until the commons was destroyed. Hardin cites political economist William Foster Lloyd, who originally described this dilemma in 1832. “At the point when the carrying capacity of the commons was fully reached, a herdsman might ask himself, ‘Should I add another animal to my herd?’” Hardin wrote. “Because the herdsman owned his animals, the gain of so doing would come solely to him. But the loss incurred by overloading the pasture would be “commonized” among all the herdsmen. Because the privatized gain would exceed his share of the commonized loss, a self-seeking herdsman would add another animal to his herd. And another. And reasoning in the same way, so would all the other herdsmen. Ultimately, the common property would be ruined. Even when herdsmen understand the long-run consequences of their actions, they generally are powerless to prevent such damage without some coercive means of controlling the actions of each individual.” Hardin also quotes James Madison: “As James Madison said in 1788, ‘If men were angels, no Government would be necessary’ Continued on page 7

would give the federal government “control over all farming and land use.” These claims are so wildly exaggerated that the EPA has launched its own initiative to respond. Called Ditch the Myth (www2.epa.gov/uswaters/ ditch-myth), it explains that “the proposal does not protect any waters that have not historically been covered under the Clean Water Act…, specifically reflects the more narrow reading of [EPA’s CWA] jurisdiction established by the Supreme Court and… protects fewer waters than prior to the Supreme Court cases.” In fact, the WOTUS rule reduces coverage of ditches and embraces an inclusive list of exemptions to address real-world agricultural practices (plowing, seeding, cultivation, minor drainage, ranching activities, irrigated areas and farm ponds). If a CWA permit was not needed for a particular practice before, no permit would be needed now. But you wouldn’t know any of this if you listen only to the rhetoric spouted by the proposed rule’s most vocal critics. The truth is that dozens of state and local government bodies and elected officials, environmental and industry organizations requested clarification (www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/wus_request_rulemaking.pdf) over what waters of the U.S. were covered by long-established environmental rules and programs following the two U.S. Supreme Court cases referenced above (Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2001, and Rapanos v. U.S., 2006). The rule, as drafted, does not protect all waters (despite claims to the contrary), but only waters “with a demonstrated and significant impact on the condition of downstream water bodies.” It would protect wetlands adjacent to covered waterways, restoring protection that was lost more than 10 years ago to 20 million acres of wetlands. The rule was drafted based on hundreds of scientific studies. It is supported by the National Farmers Union and is backed by countless conservationists, hunters, fishers, people of faith and many business leaders. We believe that the proposed rule takes a moderate approach overall and that the modest three percent increase in waters protected is not a “power grab” but is necessary, based on the science we know now about waters and wetlands. We believe the agricultural exemptions offered are sufficient not to be over-burdensome to farmers. In short, we support the WORUS rule as an essential tool for EPA and the Army Corps to do their job to keep our waters clean. It is time to reverse recent rollbacks to the Clean Water Act and restore historic protections. Finally, we ask farmers and all concerned citizens in the Upper Delaware River Region to support it, too. When powerful special interests spread misinformation, it is critical that informed citizens speak up. The comment period for the public to weigh in on this matter has been extended to October 20.

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(Federalist, no. 51). That is, if all men were angels. But in a world in which all resources are limited, a single nonangel in the commons spoils the environment for all.” Among several examples Hardin points to is the decline of fisheries worldwide because of fishermen’s belief that they have a right to unlimited fishing in the seas, i.e., the commons. He writes, too, about pollution: “Even when the shortcomings of the commons are understood, areas remain in which reform is difficult. No one owns the Earth’s atmosphere. Therefore, it is treated as a common dump into which everyone may discharge wastes. Among the unwanted consequences of this behavior are acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and the erosion of the Earth’s protective ozone layer. Industries and even nations are apt to regard the cleansing of industrial discharges as prohibitively expensive. The oceans are also treated as a common dump.” If all of this analysis rings true to you, then we invite you to join the discussion about what can be done to address the environmental destruction we see around us. In short, we believe that the commons must be regulated. This includes farmers large and small, who while tempted to ignore the impact on the commons when it is in their self interest, must come to accept the need for managed commons.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” —W. H. Auden

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Homeowners should not be taxed on solar systems that feed the grid Big oil and gas are joining forces to eliminate incentives for sustainable energy. In addition, segments including misleading information about the cost of carbon-based energy compared to sustainable solar and wind are being shared with the public through various media sources, including major news networks. Unfortunately, this attack also includes a movement to impose a surtax upon homeowners who sell back the extra solar energy that they provide to our grid. I understand that Oklahoma has an active surcharge as do other States like Arizona and Kansas. Next time we have impending brownouts, perhaps we’ll be reminded about how the producers of solar power are helping our energy infrastructure. American consumers of energy need to know the facts and the long-term environmental implications of continuing to rely on fossil fuel for energy needs. Other countries such as Australia and Germany are making huge strides in solar and wind, but the utility companies here in America are stagnating in that regard. Last year, BP and ConocoPhillips sold off their entire alternative energy programs to focus upon producing oil and natural gas. We must do more to bring about renewable energy solutions. This is not only for our short-term needs, but for the long-term health of people and planet. Future generations will appreciate our efforts to change our energy infrastructure to one that is ecological friendly and sustainable. Dave Falvo Honesdale, PA

Splashing Water By MORT MALKIN A pair of geese so busy at their bath, splashing water carelessly — It is a day as if to order: warm sun and brisk air to dry their Feathers, an inlet of the River where still water invites leisure. Here, the great birds are quite content to live by the weather of each day. [Mort Malkin lives in Milanville, PA. “Splashing Water” is from his booklet of poems and illustrations, “Upper Delaware River in Verse and Image,” which can be purchased at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA.

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Vermin du jour

t has been a summer of pests. In June, I inaugurated the season by contracting Lyme disease. I suspect this occurred on a seemingly innocent walk to check out the beaver lodge under construction at a nearby pond. It was my good luck, however, to discover the deer tick rooted in my leg. I yanked it out but not soon enough; I developed the telling “bulls-eye rash” of tick- borne Lyme disease a week later. We have also begun “cooking the books”—literally—by heating any second-hand books I bring home in a 170-degree oven for an hour to ward off bedbugs. My niece who lives in New Jersey alerted us to this practice. She bakes all her library books. It seems bedbugs can infest the spines of books and consequently come into your home. I shudder to think what it would be like to get bedbugs in this old lath and plaster house. Now, my kids notice the oven is on and think a tray of brownies is forthcoming. But no, all hopes are dashed. It’s only the roaster pan filled with a hefty, slightly tattered copy of a biography of Carson McCullers, which I picked up at a sale last week. I’d like to think she would have appreciated this twisted scene. And to top it off we are recovering from a terror of the lice kind…. If you have or have had school age children in your home, you know exactly what I mean by lice terror. My daughter failed her head check on her first day of summer camp. In tears, she had to join a line of kids waiting for the shampoo and comb-out routine. “This happens every session,” a counselor assured her. She left me waiting with the other upset mothers—all of us starting to notice every little itch. We were happy that the camp, which employs a professional de-lousing company, could handle the situation in-house. Then of course we had to go home and set up our own de-lousing regime. This includes the use of a high-powered magnifying lamp, which my son, from experience, calls “the interrogation lamp.” And wash all the bed sheets, and blankets and afghans. And enclose all my daughter’s pillows and stuffed animals in plastic bags for two weeks. As it turned out, we were clear, but it’s one of those things you can’t take chances with. I have finished my course of antibiotics prescribed for the Lyme disease and am symptom free. However, I am now more vigilant about checking for ticks. Lyme disease is on the rise in the northeastern U.S. and is said to be spreading further south and westward, according to Infectious Disease News (January 2014 edition). Lice, ticks, bed bugs—I think they all have their place in the world, even if we don’t understand what it is. I have always been one to let the spiders keep their webs in the bathroom windows. I don’t crush wasps. My husband jokes that I’ll carry a wasp outside on a winter’s day to save it—so it can freeze. And I love the slinky bodies of silverfish. But this summer, the vermin have had to go.

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Frieda E. French Frieda E. French of Port Jervis, NY died Friday, August 15, 2014 at Barn Hill Care Center in Newton, NJ. She was 88. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Cremation will be at MacLennan Hall Crematorium, Milford, PA.

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Memorial service for Jennifer W. Reeves Jennifer Wynne Reeves of Callicoon, NY, artist and writer, died Sunday, June 22, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, St. Mark’s Place in Manhattan on September 6, 2014. Please come and share your memories of Jennifer with her family and friends.

Louise A. Hushin, of Cochecton, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 74. The funeral service was held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY with Rev. Mike Sparrow officiating.

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Dog obedience classes begin SHOHOLA, PA — A new session of classes will begin with orientation on Tuesday, September 2 at 7 p.m. at the Tri-State Dog Obedience Club (TSDOC) facility at Shohola Business Center, Rte 6. TSDOC offers a wide variety of classes, held days and evenings, Monday to Friday. Registration prior to orientation is recommended. For a schedule of classes and times, and an application form visit www.tristatedogobedienceclub.org or call 570/296-5594 and leave a message with your address.

Muriel Eleanor (Laymon) Krantz Muriel Eleanor (Laymon) Krantz of the Beechwoods, Callicoon, NY, a retired dairy farmer’s wife, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at home. She was 96. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home in Callicoon with Pastor Phyllis Haynes officiating.

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The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck received a grant to launch a sketchbook program.

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Bonnie Layton Bonnie Layton of Hancock, NY died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center of Honesdale, PA. She was 72. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 14 in the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale, PA with Rev. Roxy Moses officiating.

Charlotte Valentia Steimle Charlotte Valentia Steimle of Goshen, NY, a senior clerk for the Department of Social Services and a longtime resident of the area, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at home. She was 56.

Quick, green, energy-saving tips Help save money, energy & the environment Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s heat drying cycle.

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Habitat house reveals solar installation

AYMART, PA — Thanks to a partnership between Wayne County Habitat for Humanity and the organization SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support), a Habitat house in Waymart now boasts a clean solar thermal energy system. “Keeping energy costs down, and maximizing energy efficiency helps Habitat families succeed in their home ownership,” said SEEDS Executive Director Jocelyn Cramer. A guided tour of how the system was installed and how it works was presented last week at a press event. Habitat is dedicated to building energyefficient homes for qualified families who might not otherwise be able to afford a home, and SEEDS works to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living. SEEDS hopes that Habitat for Humanity will continue using solar in its new constructions.

Sketchbook Art Program at Hasbrouck Old Stone House HASBROUCK, NY — The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, a regional arts and education center, has received a $630 grant through the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance to support a local sketchbook art program inspired by The Sketchbook Project, the national arts endeavor operated by the Brooklyn Art Library. The Sketchbook Project supports individual expression through personal sketchbooks of drawings, collages, photos, writings and other works suitable for the printed page. The Old Stone House version, titled “Somewhere in the Catskills,” encourages participants to artistically explore the scenery, buildings, events and people that make our area so special. Participants can purchase sketchbooks directly from The Old Stone House for $7 each, which includes scanning them for posting to an online gallery established just for this project. Those original sketchbooks become part of an Old Stone House Sketchbook Collection. Prominent area artists will conduct the program’s two major upcoming workshops—September 18 and October 16—and otherwise guide participants in ways to express themselves within the pages of their own sketchbooks. They are Alana Sherman, Paulina Tracz and David Munford. For more information, and to register for the program, email theoldstonehouseofhasbrouck@gmail.com, or call Alana Sherman at 845/436-0070.

ROCK HILL, NY — The 2014 Sullivan Renaissance Interns volunteered at the SPCA in Rock Hill for a day of service on August 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The SPCA is located at 104 Rock Hill Dr. Interns painted interior and exterior areas, worked in the garden and spruced up the grounds. As part of this service activity, interns have placed collection boxes in their communities soliciting dog and cat food to donate to the SPCA. The Sullivan Renaissance Youth Development and Internship Program is a partnership between Sullivan Renaissance and the Center for Workforce Development that provides paid work experiences for Sullivan County youth between the ages of 16 and 20. Each intern is hired to work with a Sullivan Renaissance project to assist volunteers with planting, watering and caring for the gardens. The day of service is an additional element of the internship program. As a group, the interns choose and plan a project and then fulfill the tasks together. The 2014 Sullivan Renaissance Interns are Joseph Aitken, Jennifer Avila, Hannah Bisland, Celina Castellano, Blake Costa, Collin Frost, Brittany Fuller, Taylor Goudreau, Jane Hyman, Matthew Kerendian, Madison McCormack, Jordan Mirch, Ronj Padu, Sabrena Smith, Djani Torres and Manuel Valentin. For more information contact Sullivan Renaissance at 845/295-2445. Continued on page 9

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SEEDS chair Katharine Dodge, left; Blair Buselli, solar installer; Cindy Mills, home owner; Mark Graziadio, president of Wayne County Habitat for Humanity; Jocelyn Cramer, executive director of SEEDS; Clyde Kreider, chair of Habitat building committee and Habitat volunteer builder Leo O’Reilly stop for a photograph on the day the solar energy system was revealed at this Habitat home in Waymart.

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By Jane Luchsinger

ou know, I know, and the Sullivan Renaissance judges know how beautiful Main Street and the surrounding areas look, and we have been awarded, once again, the highest award in our Sullivan Renaissance grant category, the “Showing of Flowers” award. The Sullivan Renaissance program has completed its tenth year, and each year the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) has received a grant and competed for various awards. This year the NBG received a maintenance grant and competed with 17 other towns in the county. We were recognized by the judges and awarded the highest award in the maintenance category. The judges awarded the $5,000 “Showing of Flowers” to Narrowsburg because of the “wow” factor so obvious to any resident or visitor. This is the fourth time the NBG has been awarded the “Showing of Flowers” award of the Sullivan Renaissance program— a mighty lofty achievement. We should all be thankful for the dedication of the

By Grace Johansen members of the NBG. This year we must also salute the Main Street Merchants, who joined the efforts of the NBG and worked tirelessly to maintain the fine reputation of Narrowsburg. Anyone going into the post office can’t help but notice the complete overhaul of the gardens. Color abounds and the beauty pleases our senses. This is the result of the Main Street Merchants dedication. We all benefit from their work. Thank you to all those who contributed and worked so hard for an award well deserved. A reminder: Pig Mountain is Saturday, August 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. Fifteen chefs, 15 pigs roasted and veggies to match. All for $35. Come to Main Street and join the feast. As a bonus this year, you will be able to obtain a hand-decorated “piggy bank” for sale at the festival. Oh, so many different little piggys! Proceeds from the sale of the banks will benefit Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Sounds like a fun time for all. See you there.

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Items needed for yard sale to benefit animals HONESDALE, PA — Billy’s New Hope Barn will hold a yard sale/open house on Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Billy’s is a rescue shelter for abused farm animals. Located in Cherry Ridge Township, it is currently feeding, housing and caring for more than 25 farm animals. Donations of gently-used good quality items are being sought for this event. No clothing or exercise equipment. Money raised will go to purchase feed, fencing supplies and to cover veterinary costs. The price of animal feed is rising daily and these large animals eat a lot. Billy’s will be accepting items for the yard sale from now until August 29. Call 570/253-2510 to arrange a drop-off time, or email billysnewhopebarn@yahoo.com.

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Center for Developmental Disabilities Family Fun Day MILFORD, PA — Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County (CDD) will host its second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 23 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at its location at 101 Pocono Dr. There is no admission fee, and all activities are free of charge. Donations are being accepted to help fill the pantry and the supply closet for the upcoming school year. The day’s activities will include face painting, games and oterh activities that include horse petting, a bouncy house, ID cards and fingerprinting, a fire truck and smokehouse display, a racecar display and music. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. To inquire about donations that are still needed for the event, or for more information, call 570/296-3992, or visit www.cddkids.org or Facebook at “CDD Kids.”

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ere we see 12 young folks posing for a picture featuring the play they were producing called “Oak Farm.” Strictly hometown stuff, it was their way of having fun and providing some entertainment for the community. Circa 1920, the only ones I can identify are Fred Rasmussen, second from left back row, and Ruth Marold and Frank

Behling seated in front. From the Ruth & J.Frank Behling collection. 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.

Pike Chamber helps recognize area’s top volunteers MATAMORAS, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 20th annual Community Awards Banquet on Friday, October 24 at The Riverview Inn. It is hosted by the chamber in partnership with service organizations from throughout the area. The awards dinner is held each year to honor those volunteers and volunteer organizations from the community whose vital contribution adds so much to the quality of life in the Pike County area. This year approximately 10 nonprofit organizations will be on hand to honor their own and to showcase their commitments toward the worthwhile work that each does.

The Pike County Chamber will present the Volunteer of the Year award. The price of the dinner is $30. The deadline for reservations is October 17 and can only be made by calling the chamber office at 570/296-8700. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. The evening’s festivities begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Ad space is still available in the program book. If your organization would like to recognize your top volunteer and would like to join the event, contact Lee Ann at 570/296-8700 before September 12.

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Milford invites you to share the harvest

Presentation on how harp music heals

MILFORD, PA — Milford’s seventh annual Share the Harvest party will be held Tuesday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The River Rock Inn to benefit the local Ecumenical Food Pantry. The event will feature live music by Eric Langberg, dishes from 15 of Milford’s food purveyors like Fretta’s Italian Specialties, the Waterwheel Cafe and Jorgenson’s at The Dimmick as well as dozens of great prizes donated by area businesses. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items to the party. Each item donated offers a chance to win; bring 10 items, receive 10 raffle tickets. Prizes include gift certificates to Milford businesses and gift items from stores. 50/50 raffle tickets will also be sold with a cash prize estimated at $250. Tickets are limited to 200 guests and sold in advance only. They are available at The Artisan Exchange at 219 Broad St., The River Rock Inn at 210 Second St., or The Craft Show at 120 E. Harford St. The cost is $30, or two for $50. Reserved tables for eight cost $200 and are available by calling Amy at 570/296-5662.

BEACH LAKE, PA — On Sunday, August 24 the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will present Loren Floden’s exploration of using music for healing at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. “Where the harp sings, tranquility follows.” This observation led Floden, harpist and artist, to explore the healing powers of acoustic wave energy and the conscious and subconscious effects on the heart, body, soul and spirit. Contemporary scientific research is confirming what millennia of experience with harp music has known intuitively, that the impact of music on neurons in the brain can be life changing, affecting one’s emotions, pain threshold and even the way one’s brain processes information. Floden and her Celtic harp provide music for her community, including playing in nursing homes, hospitals and for palliative care during hospice visitation. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For more information visit www.uduuf.org.

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Saturday, August 23, Sunday August 24 18th Century Encampment with Navasing Long Rifles

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AUGUST 21 - 27, 2014 • 11

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PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

Dear Bob

uthor’s note: I don’t know if Sullivan County is in the coverage area for Bob Beierly’s publication Our Town, but here on the PA side of the river you can’t swing a cat without hitting one of his stands. A longtime feature of local life in Wayne and Pike counties, this free magazine, combining right-wing politics and sometimes salacious humor, has recently begun expanding its reach into Orange County, parts of New Jersey and other areas. In his front-page editorials and stories, Bob presents himself as an unapologetic “conservative Christian patriot,” by turns sentimental and confrontational— sometimes controversially so—and judging by the number of ads he sells, his audience just eats it up. The “Patriot Connectors” describe themselves as an “informal patriotic discussion group” that has been meeting for the past three years or so. They have a website at www.patriotconnectors.com. They recently hosted an appearance by Beierle, which I happened to attend, and which inspired the following.

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fed it when you got to the phrase “camelhumping” to describe the Benghazi attackers). As you warmed up, you touched on many standard conservative tropes: immigration, the “liberal media,” Nancy Pelosi, Benghazi, but I found it interesting that you spoke John Boehner’s name with almost as much disdain as Obama’s, and that you made few (if any) mentions of any of the major conservative politicians. No shout-outs to Palin, no Cruz, no Rand Paul… Instead, if I understand you correctly, you see the conservative talk show hosts—Limbaugh, Hannity, Ingraham, etc.—as the people to lead your patriot tribe. Or rather, you want them to take more of a leadership role; specifically, you want them to encourage a threeday occupation of Washington, DC in the spring. You think that such a display—a “million patriots on the Mall,” I believe you stated as a goal—will force the politicians to pay more attention to your concerns, and you encouraged your audience to pressure the talk show hosts toward more action. (You might recall what happened before the invasion of Iraq, when millions hit the streets not only in DC but around the world in protest, but George W. Bush blithely dismissed the numbers by saying, “We don’t run this government based on focus groups.”) I agree with you on some points... I, too, think the nation is headed in the wrong direction, though we disagree on what direction would be right, and on who’s really guiding the deterioration of the country and its democratic institutions. I agree with you that our political system has become largely unresponsive to the needs of ordinary citizens… though I note that you didn’t talk much about the moneyed corporate interests that government does respond to. I agree with you that direct action and increased citizen involvement and participation will be necessary to get things back on track… but why not start locally, in counties and states? You have to climb some hills before you scale those mountaintops you spoke of so passionately. Why not occupy Harrisburg first, or for that matter Honesdale? Can your movement really deal with the realities of governance, in the diverse, polycultural, interconnected America of today? I’m very glad that I went to your talk… very thought provoking…and I’m looking forward to more dialogue. Next month, I understand the Patriot Connectors will host independent congressional candidate Nick Troiano… Maybe I’ll see you there. All the best, your pal, Skippy

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ARROWSBURG, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pig Mountain pig roast and veggie fest will once again be held on Main Street in Narrowsburg. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be held Saturday, August 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. A foodie favorite, the roast will boast 15 chefs and 12 vendors offering food and drinks. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event drew hundreds, pigging out on everything from pulled pork to unheard of creations. This year you will need to purchase one ticket per person to gain access to Main Street. You will get a bracelet, and from there you can eat and eat and eat. You can no longer feed more than one person on one entrance fee. Tickets cost $35. Beverages, as always, are available for purchase from the community table market. Each year Pig Mountain gives its proceeds to a farm-based organization, and this year will partner with The Center for Discovery (TCFD), a national specialty center for the advanced care and treatment of children and adults with significant disabilities, medical complexities and autism spectrum disorders. Its work with organic farming and nutrition is cutting edge. TCFD is the second biggest employer of disabled people in the Northeast. It also is home to the Department of Nutritional Arts (DNA), which brings together the culinary program, the nutritional program and the farm. DNA is headed by Pig Mountain chef Cesare Casella. Among the chefs, some are local including Paul Nanni from The Heron in Narrowsburg, NY, Heinleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store in Cochecton Center, NY and Steve Mutter from Krystal Bowl in Callicoon, NY. For more information (and a graphic design delight) visit www.pigmt.com.

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Children, chocolate and cheer are coming to Livingston Manor

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Labor Day is on its way and so is the annual Livingston Manor Labor Day Festival & Parade. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 31. The parade takes place on Main Street in Livingston Manor, followed by entertainment and more at Renaissance Park, located at the intersection of Main and Pearl streets (at the traffic light). The festival begins at 11 a.m. with musical entertainment on the Renaissance Park stage, and the old-fashioned country-style parade starts at 12 noon. This year’s theme is “Children, Chocolate and Cheer,” and Grand Marshal Steve Dill with family and friends will lead the parade with his psychedelic VW beetle, chocolate kisses float and the Giant Chair. Also in the parade will be Livingston Manor’s own MountainTones Marching Band; cars from the Any Make, Any Model Car Club; cheerleaders from several Sullivan County schools; Livingston Manor celebrity Lee Seigel; the Livingston Manor Library Summer Reading Program marchers; LightEXPO Hula Hoops; the “Regards to the Man in the Moon Puppet Show;” and more. Following the parade is a brand new addition to the festival, an all-star youth talent show with a grand prize of $100. And there’s still time to enter; call the Livingston Manor Library at 845/439-5440 to find out how to register. Additional entertainment will be provided by the Backseat Drivers Band, Jim Red Fox storytelling, and LightEXPO Hula Hoops. The party continues till 4 p.m. with old-fashioned children’s games and prizes, children’s crafts, and vendors

including Colonial-style gifts from Fort Delaware, Naomi’s Dolls, Manor Ink, Native American jewelry by Jim Red Fox Sarles, wildlife photos by Gloria Wagenknecht, information from Catskill Mountainkeeper, and children’s authors Clara Gillow Clark, Helena Clare Pittman and Lindsay Barrett George. Don’t forget the Colossal Book Sale featuring bargains galore on books for the whole family. Food vendors will offer spring rolls, pad Thai noodles, sesame chicken, pulled pork, hot dogs and drinks, the Livingston Manor eighth-grade bake sale fundraiser and, of course, chocolate. Three winners of the Livingston Manor Labor Day Festival & Parade raffle will take home a quilt throw donated by Nancy Matrafailo (first prize), a crocheted afghan made by Sarah Madison (second prize) and a baby blanket made by Dina Johnson (third prize). The drawing will be held on Sunday, August 31 in Renaissance Park, at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each or six tickets for $5 at the Livingston Manor Library. Another new feature is the “Chocolate Walk.” Ongoing prior to the festival and parade up until August 30, each of the following locations will have different chocolate bars on sale to benefit the library. Visit each location, match the chocolate key, submit your completed chocolate map to the library or bring it to the festival and be entered into a drawing for a surprise gift. Participating locations where you can pick up a Chocolate Walk map and purchase the chocolate bars are the Livingston Manor Free Library, Will Hardware, Beth’s Headquarters, Catskill

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Children march in last year’s Livingston Manor Labor Day parade. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 31. Mountainkeeper, Johnny’s Barber Shop, the Wildlife Gift Shop, Helen’s Barber Shop, Willow & Brown, Morgan Outdoors and Madison’s Restaurant. The Livingston Manor Labor Day Festival & Parade is sponsored by the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce with special support from the originator of the DeBruce Labor Day Parade, Steve Dill. Admission is free, and all the fun starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 31. Proceeds will benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library. For more information, contact the library at 845/439-5440.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Kaahele and Friends to perform at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — Kaahele and Friends will perform at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., on Sunday, August 24 at 7 p.m. Kaahele is the Hawaiian word for “journey” and the professional name of singer/songwriter Kelly Hyde. Kaahele was born and raised in Callicoon, NY. Her affinity for music became apparent at a young age with her pursuit of both guitar and trumpet. As Kaahele grew up, she began to travel widely, eventually making her way to Hawaii. Kaahele’s deep respect for the importance of cultural traditions and the undisturbed landscape influences her music and shapes her work. “[My] songs have a common theme about the separation between the modern and the natural worlds,” said Kaahele. Combining her roots with her influential travels through Hawaii, Kaahele’s music takes on notes of upbeat folk and island reggae. She will be joined on stage by several friends, including Stephen Faubel. The show is BYOB. Donations will be collected at the door. For more information, visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

A Catskills Golden Age revue HURLEYVILLE, NY — Bethel Theatre Works will present a new “Vaudeville in the Catskills Celebrates the Golden Age” on August 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and August 24 at 2 p.m. at the Sullivan County Museum. Reminiscent of the 1950’s famous hotel era, the company has gathered an array of talent portraying legendary entertainers like Carmen Miranda, Steve Allen and Rosemary Clooney, as well as actual hotel entertainment staff who have worked in the Catskills resort industry over the years. Under the direction of Victoria V. Leighton, the production features Billy Vine, the infamous stage manager of the Concord, emcee Ken Windheim, along with entertainers Jeff Krolick, Larry Ravdin, Buddy Allen, Bobby Cordani, Leon Hilfstein, Teri Paris, Allen Frishman, Lorrie Blank-Frishman, Elaine Corrington, John Wombacher and Valeria Henry. The suggested donation is $20, and includes hors d’ oeuvres and dessert. Now in its third year, Vaudeville in the Catskills is a production that celebrates the Borscht Belt and presents entertainment as it occurred throughout the Catskills rich history. For information, contact Sullivan County Historical Society at 845/434-8044 or Bethel Theatre Works at betheltheatreworks@gmail.com.

Community gathers to celebrate farms and country life

Little Sparrow to play at popular BBQ & barn dance event

DAMASCUS, PA — Harvest Festival and Farm Appreciation Day, a time to celebrate the joys of rural living, will be held at the Galilee Unity Grange on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The Harvest Festival is sponsored by the Damascus Area United Methodist Churches, through the outreach ministries of the PEARL Center for rural ministry. PEARL stands for Preserving, Enriching and Appreciating Rural Life. Old time fun and games begin at 11 a.m. A blessing of the animals service will be held at 12 noon. Bring your pets on leashes, in halters, or contained, for a blessing. Music begins at 1 p.m. A bake sale, food sale, fair trade item sale, and plant sale will be located next to the United Methodist Women of our churches. Farm, quality craft, and rural life vendors will have educational displays, demonstrations, and items for sale. Tractors are welcome. A chicken barbeque meal will be available for prepurchase and take-out. Call 570/224-4056 to purchase tickets in advance. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 570/224-4637.

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Back by popular demand, an Old-Fashioned BBQ and Barn Dance will be offered September 6 in celebration of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s (CCESC) 100 year anniversary. The public is invited to attend this special event at Bridle Hill Farm and to support the CCESC Centennial Campaign for an evening of homemade food, starting at 6 p.m., and dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Live music will be performed by Little Sparrow, a local Americana band. Guests can enjoy a meal (using a traditional chicken barbeque recipe from Cornell University in the 1950s), live music, dancing, hayrides, and a bonfire. All are advised to dress appropriately for working barn conditions. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for youth under 10 years of age. Paid, nonrefundable, reservations are required by September 2. The public can purchase tickets by calling 845/292-6180 or mailing information and check or money order, made payable to CCESC, to 64 FerndaleLoomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754.

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‘The best of times is now’

hose six words inspired legendary composer Jerry Herman to write a song with that theme for his smash-hit musical “La Cage aux Folles,” currently playing at the Forestburgh Playhouse. Based on the 1978 French-Italian film of the same name, “La Cage” began as a stage play, was transformed into a film (remade in English as “The Birdcage,” starring Robin Williams) and back to the stage again as a musical, with music and lyrics written by Herman, and the story penned by Harvey Fierstein. In 1984, Herman, who also created “Hello Dolly” and “Mame,” brought home the Tony Award for Best Original Score for “La Cage” and (IMHO) for very good reason. Aside from “Best of Times,” the score is loaded with memorable tunes, including “With Anne on my Arm,” “Look over There,” the title song, and one which has come to be synonymous as an anthem for the LGBT community, the powerful ‘I am what I am.’ Well crafted and highly entertaining, the musical has depth that belies the sugary coating of glitter and glitz that showers the audience with pastels, drag queens and illusions of the mind, heart and spirit. The production in Forestburgh has all of the requisite glamour, and German CardenasAlaminos’ scenic design is beautiful. Over-the-top costumes (Mark Sorensen) and attractive, moody lighting (Michael O’Connor) enhance the show, and the cast, led by Trent Blanton (Albin) and James Patterson (Georges), managed to enthrall the audience. So maybe it’s me, and perhaps I’m a bit jaded, but as I listened intently to Herman’s haunting lyrics, I found something missing. “The best of times is now. What’s left of summer but a faded rose?” Having seen both films and the Broadway incarnation, I expected to be moved more than I was, as I sat in the darkened theatre, watching the young people sing and dance their hearts out. Dann Dunn’s choreography is terrific. Musical director Trevor Pierce didn’t falter. And the supporting players (Alex Drost, Steve Davis, Rebecca Simon and Lori James) all deliver solid performances, so—maybe it’s me. Jose Luaces (Jacob) is outstanding and his outrageous, hilarious performance (designed to be a scene-stealer) does just that, every time he hits the stage. There’s no question that the show (www. FBPlayhouse.org) is pleasing audiences, and the theatre is packing them in, so who am I to rain on their parade? Maybe Blanton was having an off night. Maybe he didn’t practice wearing heels enough to make me believe that he had been doing it for decades. Maybe the lightningfast costume changes threw him that night, and maybe he just wasn’t feeling it. But neither was I. Maybe it’s me. Any emotion that might have been missing for me kicked in on overdrive as I attended a wedding at the theatre on the set of “La Cage” days later. Producer Norman Duttweiller and director Ron Nash tied the knot after more than 30 years together and the refrain echoed in my head as wedding guests took their seats. “So hold this moment fast, and live and love as hard as you know how.” The ceremony, beautiful, thoughtful and moving, brought me to tears. “And make this moment last,” the song reminds us, “because the best of times is now.” Fittingly, the wedding of these two men reflected the sentiments of the show, which explores how the world perceives the union of two men: the glossy exterior that the gay population often uses to mask the depth of feeling

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Jose Luaces delivers a hilarious performance as Jacob in the Forestburgh Playhouse production of ‘La Cage aux Folles’

The cast of “La Cage aux Folles” creates illusions designed to trick the eye at the Forestburgh Playhouse

Director Ron Nash, left, and producer Norman Duttweller tied the knot in front of family & friends at the Forestburgh Playhouse last Sunday

“La Cage aux Folles” employs theatrical magic and illusion to bring the story to life at the Forestburgh Playhouse

The beautiful set design for ‘La Cage aux Folles’ served as a perfect backdrop for the wedding of Ron Nash & Norman Duttweiller at the Forestburgh Playhouse last Sunday that lies just beneath the surface, and the celebration of life that explodes around an entire population that has had to hide behind the scenes until recently. The wedding party, the guests, the dinner (FBP chef extraordinaire Jill Padua) and the cake were incredible. I left the party both inspired and melancholy, thrilled for the newlyweds, while ruminating on the concept of my own “faded rose.” Observing the third act unfold for Nash and Duttweiller in front of their friends and family was magical. Their choice to do so on stage made sense, considering their incredible careers. But this time, the emotion was

An amazing life-like representation of the happy couple adorned the wedding cake designed for Ron Nash & Norman Duttweiller real and not a manufactured theatrical device designed to elicit emotion. While something might have been missing for me during the musical, the wedding was genuine, heartfelt and life-affirming as the vows were declared, the toasts were made and the rainbow cake was served under the glittering tent, as a gentle breeze reminded guests that what counts is “Now, not some forgotten yesterday. Now, tomorrow is too far away.” So hold this moment fast, guys, because the best of times is now. As for tomorrow, well, who knows?”

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Painting by Lucienne Weinberger

‘Watch Your Step’ artwork by Ruth Hardinger and Lucienne Weinberger LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present “Watch Your Step,” an exhibition of artwork by Ruth Hardinger and Lucienne Weinberger at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St. There will be an artist talk on Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m., followed immediately by a free opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The show runs through Sunday, October 5. This three-dimensional exhibition pairs two distinct artists exploring texture, surface and weight, both literally and figuratively. Hardinger’s sculptural series “Conundrums” and “Envoys” speak to totemic powers that are captured in secular formats and constructed with the reality of weight. At CAS, these concrete and cardboard constructs are installed as a sequence of steps. In her paintings, digital photographs, and mixed media constructions, Lucienne Weinberger’s abstract work is improvisational and unpremeditated. For more information, visit www.catskillartsociety. org.

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Suggested Admission $20 Includes Hors D’ Oeuvres & Desserts! Fri, & Sat, August 22 & 23 at 7pm & Sun, August 24 at 2pm The Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY For Information, Please Contact: The Sullivan County Historical Society: 845-434-8044 or email: BethelTheatreWorks@gmail.com Vaudeville in the Catskills is made possible with funds from the 2014 Decentralization Program, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. The production is sponsored by the Sullivan County Historical Society, who benefit from the proceeds.

Arlon Bennett house concert

Controversial play portrays Steve Jobs

DAMASCUS, PA — RiverFolk Concerts will host the return of Arlon Bennett on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. pot luck at the home of Frank and Pat Salt in Damascus. Bennett sings and play guitar to deliver songs that evoke a little Harry Chapin some and maybe vintage James Taylor. He writes songs with an eloquence, honesty, and wry sense of humor. He Contributed photo loves to communicate Arlon Bennett with music by creating songs from the sounds of life. Bennett’s life has changed a bit recently, with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. He started The Healing Project to keep the music going, to help him heal from this “thing.” He has learned to never underestimate the power of music. To listen to his songs, visit www. arlonbennett.com. Suggested donation is $15. Call 845/252-6783 for reservations and information. Check out RieverFolk Concerts fall line-up at riverfolkconcerts.com.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) and the Liberty Free Theatre present a staged reading of Mike Daisey’s controversial, electrifying oneact play, “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., on Friday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free. Reservations are required. Small donations will be accepted at the door. One man’s journey to the infamous Foxconn factory in China explores the unsettling reality behind how our beloved Apple products and computers are made. A triumph of moving, fiery storytelling, this solo play exposes the human side of labor, money and power underneath the shiny surface of modern technology. Famously lauded on the radio program “This American Life” and later scrutinized for embellishments in a scorching controversy, version 2.0 has been adapted to clear up the details in this hard-hitting blend of theatrical fabulation and shocking fact. The play runs approximately 75 minutes and will be followed by a free reception. The Liberty Free Theatre accepts donations to help defray costs. Advance reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited. For reservations, call 845/436-4227 or e-mail info@catskillartsociety.org.

Liberty Free Theatre summer doubleheader: Poetry, jazz and Steve Jobs PARKSVILLE, NY — The Liberty Free Theatre presents a summer doubleheader of poetry, jazz and Steve Jobs in two different locations. American poet Barry Wallenstein, along with jazz guitarist Steve Carlin and bassist Tony Decicco, will present “An Evening of Poetry and Jazz” on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the newly-revived Dead End Café, 6 Main St. On Friday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m., the theatre, in collaboration with the Catskill Art Society, will present “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” at CAS, 48 Main St., Livingston Manor. Admission is free. For information and reservations, call 845/798-1527 or email libertyfree1@verizon.net.

Series of outdoor concerts in Jeff JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — A series of outdoor concerts will be held on Main Street in Jeffersonville. On Friday, August 22 is Made in Motion, Big Sun, plus special guests from 7 to 11 p.m. The rock band includes Johnny Vitulli, Rob Cahill and Noah Barker. Big Sun is the moniker of Brooklyn resident Noah Barker, who fuses elements of pop, electronic, and jazz into song. The concert features visual artist Josh Deitchman. On Saturday, September 6, a jazz concert will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Titled “The Art of the Solo and Then Some,” it will feature renowned drummer Thurman Barker, pianist Noah Barker, pianist/vocalist Kazzrie Jaxen, vibraphonist/drummer Matthew Hoffman, and a special therimen performance by Bill Thony. On Saturday, September 13 a country/bluegrass concert will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. with Little Sparrow, David Walton, and Nothin New with John Kavaller and Steven Fleckenstein.

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Woody Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Magic in the Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CALLICOON, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and the Callicoon Theater present Woody Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic in the Moonlightâ&#x20AC;? starring Emma Stone and Colin Firth on Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 4 nightly at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Set in the 1920s on the opulent Riviera in the south of France, the film is a romantic comedy about a master magician (Colin Firth) trying to expose a psychic medium (Emma Stone) as a fake. What follows is a series of events that are magical in every sense of the word and send the characters reeling. In the end, the biggest trick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic in the Moonlightâ&#x20AC;? plays is the one that fools us all. Admission costs $10 ($8 admission on Mondays and matinees) and $7 for children under 12 at all shows. CineArt promotes and screens independent, foreign and art films. A percentage of the profits and $1 per person from ticket sales benefit the programs and services of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, the Arts Council for Sullivan County. For more information, call 845/887-4460 or visit www.DelawareValleyArtsAlliance.org.

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Orange Theatre will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blood Weddingâ&#x20AC;? at the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY on August 23.

NACL continues 2014 season with experimental multi-media show HIGHLAND LAKE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NACL Theatre continues its 14th season of new and innovative performance. An experimental multi-media presentation of Loarcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blood Wedding will be held Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. Phoenix-based Orange Theatre presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blood Wedding,â&#x20AC;? a new work of digital performance inspired by Federico GarcĂa Lorcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic play and the campy, provocative 1965 flick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bad Girls Go to Hell,â&#x20AC;? by Doris Wishman, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;mother of sexploitation.â&#x20AC;? In Orangeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique multimedia approach to theatre, the performers use interactive technology to take control of lighting, sound and video effects. Narrative threads of Lorcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original doomed love story remain intact, but through manipulated video feeds and live dubbing, the company stages a mediated encounter that is dynamic, irreverent, and full of unexpected choices. The 11-member company of dynamic performers deliver and exciting and visually rich spectacle. Tickets cost $20. Call 845/557-0694. Buy tickets online at www.nacl.org or at the door.

Entertainment abounds at Wally Lake Fest this weekend Fun and informative activities for all ages

AWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lake Wallenpaupack, the third largest lake in Pennsylvania, holds its fifth annual Wally Lake Fest this weekend beginning on Friday, August 22 and running through Sunday August 24. There will be activities for all ages including sailboat rides, a scavenger hunt, and a free ice cream social as well as demonstrations like fly tying and stand-up

paddleboarding, glass bead making and how to re-web an old lawn chair; and tours of PPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dam and power plant. Many lake area restaurants will offer special dining events, some including music and dancing. There will be live music at many venues including a Battle of the Bands at the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center, and a musical comedy presented at the Ritz Company Playhouse. A brochure with a map lists the complete schedule of events for the weekend and can be found at the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitors center at 2512 U.S. Rte. 6 and at many HEALTH FOODS & DELI businesses in town. Details Natural Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Full Line of Supplements & Vitamins and daily updates are posted Hoagies & Take-Out Lunches (Also Vegetarian) on www.wallylakefest.com, Fresh Juices â&#x20AC;˘ Special Diet Products and www.facebook.com/ 947 Main Street, Honesdale, PA â&#x20AC;˘ 570-253-3469 wallylakefest.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thu., Aug. 21 Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

MONTICELLO — The lab will be providing free instruction on various Microsoft Programs. After each session, participants will be given a free voucher to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Students are free to enroll in just one class, or all classes. Register: 845/295-4908.

JEMS meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE —The Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) organization meets every third Thursday at 7pm above the Village Office in Jeffersonville. The group is comprised of people of all ages wishing to make improvements within their community. 845/482-5354.

Poetry and jazz

PARKSVILLE — An evening of poetry and jazz. Poetry by Barry Wallenstein; jazz from guitarist Steve Carlin & bassist Tony Decicco at the Dead End Café, 6 Main St., 7:30PM. Presented by Liberty Free Theatre.

Sullivan West School Board meeting

LAKE HUNTINGTON — Meeting for the School Board Executive Session regarding the sale of the Narrowsburg School at the Sullivan West High School, 7pm.

Third Thursday Evening Mixer

MONTICELLO — Third Thursday Evening Mixer at Mr. Willy’s Restaurant, 3695 Rte. 42 South, 5:30-7pm. Sponsored by: Fun With No Sun. Networking, light fare and a cash bar. Free for members/$10 for non-members. RSVP by 3pm on 8/20. Call 845/791-4200 or email office@catskills.com.

Fri., Aug. 22 Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

Karaoke at Shady Lady

HANCOCK — Friday nights are Karaoke Night at My Shady Lady, 170 E. Front St. Huge library of songs to choose from. Come on out for a beer, glass of wine, or signature wine slushies. Food available for purchase. Check website for any last-minute changes. www.myshadylady.com.

Liberty Farmers’ Market

LIBERTY — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Liberty at the Municipal Parking Lot, Darbee Lane, 3-6pm. Local farms, neighborhood business. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Live music at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY — Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

‘The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs’

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society and the Liberty Free Theatre present Mike Daisey’s one-act play “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.” One man’s journey to the infamous Foxconn factory in China explores the unsettling reality behind how our beloved Apple computers are made. 7:30pm, free admission and reception, reservations required. 845/436-4227.

Vacation Bible School

PORT JERVIS — Vacation Bible School at Drew United Methodist Church, 6-8pm. Workshop of Wonders, imagine and build with God. 845/856-3423.

Vaudeville in the Catskills celebrates the Golden Age

HURLEYVILLE — The Famous Hotel Era of the 1950s is the highlight of this years’ Bethel Theatre Works show, at the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural

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Sat., Aug. 23 86th annual Smallwood Day

SMALLWOOD — Smallwood Civic Association celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Mountain Lake purchase. Join them from 12 noon to evening at their Lake Hill Lodge, 302 Pine Grove Rd. Food, music, games. 845/5838439.

Artists’ opening reception

MILFORD — Local GLBT youth artists and their allies exhibit their art work in show titled ‘Expressions at the Upper Delaware,’ GLBT Center, 201 W. Hartford St. Opening reception, Sat., Aug. 23. www.facebook.com/UPGLBTExpressions or 570/851-3830.

Bethel Flea Market

WHITE LAKE — Bethel Flea Market on the corner of 17B and Pine Grove Rd. Antiques, jewelry, shoes, bags, Dollar Store fruits and vegetables, crafts, household goods and more. All vendors and yard sellers welcome. 845/798-5088.

Book Reading: ‘Fran’

PHILLIPSPORT — Join us @ 7pm for a free event as Moe Kornbluth reads from and discusses “FRAN,” his beautiful memoir of his remarkable wife, at the Philippsport Community Center, 657 Red Hill Rd. Francine Justa, who was struck with Parkinson’s disease at the height of her career. Theirs is the unforgettable, riveting, and poignant story of the triumph of love over adversity. For more info: www.pport.org

Chicken BBQ

DINGMANS FERRY — Chicken BBQ at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., Aug. 23, 11AM3PM. Eat in or take out. $10 platter of chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, dessert & soda.

Contra dance at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Contra dance at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 7:30-10pm. Beginners are welcome. www.thecooperageproject.org.

Country Voices Poetry

MONTICELLO — Five workshops with Will Conway at the Literacy Center, 10am-1pm. Express yourself creatively through poetry. Craft with other poets and develop your art. Design a chapbook and posters for exhibit. All writers welcome. Fee: $ 15/session. Register: willconway63@yahoo.com.

Equinunk Historical Society annual meeting

EQUINUNK — The Equinunk Historical Society will conduct its 33rd annual meeting, 12noon. All members are asked to attend so a quorum may be achieved and the society can conduct its business. Members, bring a plate of refreshments to share. 570/224-6722.

Estate/Yard sale

BEACH LAKE — Estate/Yard sale at 10 Clemun & Muller Street, just off of Rt 652, in the parking lot of LB Woodworking, 11am-5pm. Antiques, untiques, Willow Ware, Syracuse china, file cabinets and much more.

Farming with Kids

CALLICOON Center — Every Friday and Saturday at 10am during the summer at Apple Pond Farm, kids can help out by performing real (age appropriate) farm chores. Tasks change seasonally but include things like helping feed animals, milking the goats, collecting eggs and picking produce from the garden. Lasts about an hour. $4/child age 3 and up; $6/adult.

Fiddlin’ Around benefit concert

EQUINUNK — Master fiddle player Steve Jacobi and Fiddlin’ Around will perform a concert to benefit the Equinunk Historical Society’s Joel Hill Sawmill at the Equinunk Fire Company Hall, 8pm. Fiddlin’ Around members include Craig Gerhrig, guitar; Jay Brooks, bass fiddle; and Dale Teeple, keyboard. Admission by donation. 570/224-6722.

Estate/Yard sale Free computer support

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, every Saturday, 10am-1pm.

Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

Hands of Hope prayer meeting

MILFORD — Pike County Hands of Hope prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Broad St., 9-10am.

Indoor yard sale

ELDRED — Town of Highland Lions Club indoor yard sale at the Eldred Town Hall, Proctor Rd., 9am-4pm. Across from Peck’s Market.

Katfish Karash Presents Cigar Box Guitars & More

NORTH BRANCH — Artists reception and musical jam session at the North Branch Inn. Katfish “Mike” Karash from Key West is bringing his most recent artistic, musical creations. All electric guitars made from cigar boxes and other unique objects are amazing to see, play and own. Workshops on 8/27 & 8/30 to learn how to make your own. 845/482-5925.

Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

Milford Farmers’ Market

MILFORD — Milford Farmers’ Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Every Sunday 11am-3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Vaudeville in the Catskills celebrates the Golden Age!

HURLEYVILLE — The Famous Hotel Era of the 1950s is the highlight of this years’ Bethel Theatre Works show, at the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center, 265 Main St., 2pm. Suggested admission: $20, includes appetizers and dessert. Sponsored by SC Historical Society. 845/434-8044.

Mon., Aug. 25

Live music: Kevin Campion at Callicoon Brewing Company

Monarch Butterfly Program

Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

LIBERTY — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC), and naturalist Ed Wesely for a Monarch Butterfly Program at the CCESC office. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 845/583-1010.

Mah Jongg at Manchester Community Library

EQUINUNK — Weekly Mah Jongg game at the Manchester Community Library, 1-4pm. All are welcome from beginners to experienced players. Sessions are free. Instruction provided. 570/2248500.

Tue., Aug. 26 Cash bingo

HONESDALE — Cash bingo every Tuesday night at the Texas #4 Fire Co., Grove St., doors open 5:30pm, games at 6:30pm. $1,100 progressive jackpot, tear-offs, Bonanza, fish bowl, refreshments. 570/253-0782.

Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Tuesday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-6pm. 845/482-4350.

Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

Wed., Aug. 27

Free GED Prep Class

CALLICOON — Kevin Campion at Callicoon Brewing Company, 16 Upper Main Street, 8pm. 845/887-5500.

ist Exam. Students are free to enroll in just one class, or all classes. Register: 845/295-4908.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Every Monday from 5:30-8:30pm at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. No registration required.

MONTICELLO — The lab will be providing free instruction on various Microsoft Programs. After each session, participants will be given a free voucher to sit for the Microsoft Office Special-

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-4pm. 845/887-4040.

Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

MONTICELLO — The lab will be providing free instruction on various Microsoft Programs. After each session, participants will be given a free voucher

NARROWSBURG — NORSU public meeting in the downstairs meeting room of the Tusten town hall, 7pm. We will discuss what has been done and where we are now. We need your ideas and help with committees. Together we can help make the school a legally zoned community based facility.

The Cooperage Farmers’ Market, summer season

HONESDALE — The Cooperage Farmers’ Market, 4-6pm every Wednesday. Produce, dairy, meats, breads, baked goods, soaps, teas, and more. Freshly cooked farm-to-table meal from The Market Café. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org.

Thu., Aug. 28 Free Microsoft Certification at The SUNY ATTAIN Lab

Fri., Aug. 29 HAWLEY — Harmony Presents hosts Final Friday Comedy Nights at the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Featuring comedians from New York, Boston, Philly and more. Tickets in advance at www. silkmillhar mony.c om /c omedy.html. 570/588-8077.

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“Much of Lorca's more straightforward dialogue and the main events of Blood Wedding's storyline are preserved in this work... which should let you relax and allow the magic of the trippy concept to wash over you. It will feel almost as though you've never seen acting, heard recorded sound, or been introduced to the concept of film or television before.”

PORT JERVIS — Vacation Bible School at Drew United Methodist Church, 9am3pm. Workshop of Wonders, imagine and build with God. Lunch provided. Ages 4 to grade 6. 845/856-3423.

Vaudeville in the Catskills celebrates the Golden Age

HURLEYVILLE — The Famous Hotel Era of the 1950s is the highlight of this years’ Bethel Theatre Works show, at the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center, 265 Main St., 7pm. Suggested admission: $20, includes appetizers and dessert. Sponsored by SC Historical Society. 845/434-8044.

NORSU public meeting

Final Friday Comedy Night

Free computer support

Vacation Bible School

to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Students are free to enroll in just one class, or all classes. Register: 845/295-4908.

—Phoenix New Times

presents

Sun., Aug. 24 Bethel Flea Market

Blueberry pancake breakfast

BLOOD WEDDING

LORDS VALLEY — All-you-can-eat blueberry pancake breakfast at Blooming Grove Volunteer Firehouse, 484 Route 739, 8am-1pm. Cost: Adults $7; children (under 10) $4; kids 3 and under free. Buffet eat in or take out. 570/775-7355.

THIS SATURDAY

AUG 23, 7:30PM

Inspired by Lorca’s

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

SHOW INFO & TICKETS ONLINE:

Blood Wedding

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm. Every Sunday until November 26. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Equinunk Free Covered Dish Dinner

EQUINUNK — Equinunk United Methodist Church will hold a family covereddish dinner on Sun., Aug. 24 at 5:30PM. This free event is for EVERYONE! The church is located on Lordville Rd. in the center of Equinunk, PA. Doors open at 5:30, serving starts at 6. Bring a dish to share.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

The River Reporter’s 19th Annual THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know! We will publish our 2014 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2015.

Good Luck to all!

BEST PLACES FOR FOOD & DRINK

2014 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

BEST BUSINESSES & SERVICES Auto Service Station _________________

New Business of the Year ______________

Bank __________________________

Pet Boarding/Pampering ______________

Child Care Provider__________________

Pet Grooming /Groomer ______________

Christmas Tree Farm _________________

Pharmacy _______________________

Eye Care Center ____________________

Photography Studio _________________

Elder Care Facility __________________

Plumbing & Heating Supply ____________

Emergency Room ___________________

Rehabilitation Services________________

Engaging Facebook Page ______________

Recycle & Transfer Station ______________

Fitness Center _____________________

Rental Center _____________________

BEST PEOPLE Accountant _______________________ Architect ________________________ Auto Mechanic _____________________ Baker/ Specialty Cakes________________ Bank Teller_______________________ Barber _________________________ Bartender _______________________ Builder _________________________ Butcher _________________________ Caterer _________________________ Carpenter _______________________ Car Salesman _____________________ Chef ___________________________ Chiropractor ______________________ Clergy __________________________ Coach __________________________ Custom Cabinetry ___________________ Dentist _________________________ Doctor__________________________ Electrician _______________________ Event Planner _____________________ Excavator ________________________ Friendly Staff _____________________

Green Developer ___________________ High School Athlete _________________ Holisitc Practioner __________________ Interier Decorator __________________ Landscaper_______________________ Lawyer _________________________ Law Enforcement Officer_______________ Local Hero _______________________ Massage Therapist __________________ Medical Specialist ___________________ Painter _________________________ Pediatrician ______________________ Plumber ________________________ Politician ________________________ Postmaster _______________________ Radio Personality ___________________ Real Estate Agent ___________________ Roofer _________________________ Teacher _________________________ Veterinarian _____________________ Waiter/Waitress ____________________ Web Designer _____________________ Yoga Teacher _____________________

Appetizers _______________________

Ice Cream Parlor ___________________

Funeral Home _____________________

Real Estate Office ___________________

Authentic Meal ____________________

Italian Restaurant __________________

Green Business ____________________

Salvage Company___________________

Bagels _________________________

Locally-Sourced Menu ________________

Hair & Nail Salon___________________

Septic Service _____________________

Bakery _________________________

Local Watering Hole _________________

Heating Fuel Company _______________

Spa or Personal Pampering_____________

Barbeque________________________

Lunch __________________________

Home & Garden Store ________________

Storage Center ____________________

Beer Selection _____________________

Martinis_________________________

Hospital/ Medical Facility ______________

Towing Service ____________________

Breakfast ________________________

Menu __________________________

Insurance Agency ___________________

Truck Center ______________________

Brunch _________________________

New Restaurant ____________________

Kid’s Camp _______________________

Tuxedo Rentals ____________________

Budget-friendly ____________________

Pasta Dish _______________________

Kitchen & Bath Store _________________

Veterinarian Clinic __________________

Buffet __________________________

Pizza __________________________

Maternity Unit _____________________

Well Driller ______________________

Candy Shop ______________________

Off The Beaten Path _________________

Modular Homes ____________________

Women’s Health Center _______________

Cheeseteak Sandwich ________________

Outdoor Dining ____________________

Chinese Restaurant __________________

Overall Restaurant __________________

Coffeehouse ______________________

- Delaware County __________________

Deli ___________________________

- Orange County ___________________

Ambulance Squad __________________

- Golf Pro _______________________

Desserts ________________________

- Pike County _____________________

Amusement/ Fun Park ________________

- Musician/Band ___________________

Diner __________________________

- Sullivan County ___________________

Animal Shelter ____________________

- Photographer ____________________

Dinner _________________________

-Wayne County ____________________

Art Gallery _______________________

- Potter _________________________

Dinner Specials ____________________

-Region _________________________

Atmosphere ______________________

Local Products:

Early Bird Specials __________________

Ribs ___________________________

Bed & Breakfast ___________________

- Beer / Spirits ____________________

Family Restaurant __________________

Romantic Restaurant _________________

Bowling Lanes_____________________

- Cheese ________________________

French Fries ______________________

Salad __________________________

Canoe Livery______________________

- Eggs __________________________

Gourmet Restaurant _________________

Sandwiches ______________________

Campground______________________

- Meats _________________________

Grocery Store /Supermarket ____________

Seafood_________________________

Chamber of Commerce________________

- Maple Syrup _____________________

Hamburgers ______________________

Soups __________________________

Chicken BBQ (Volunteer) ______________

- Wine _________________________

Happy Hour ______________________

Steakhouse ______________________

Cider Mill ________________________

Meditation Center __________________

Health Food Store __________________

Vegetarian Food Restaurant ____________

Civic Club or Organization _____________

Movie Theatre _____________________

Home Cooking Restaurant _____________

Wine Selection ____________________

College _________________________

Museum ________________________

Hot Dogs ________________________

Wings __________________________

Community Festival or Street Fair _________

Neighborhood _____________________

Conference Center __________________

Pancake Breakfast __________________

OFFICIAL "BEST" BALLOT ENTRY FORM

Dance Studio _____________________

Parade _________________________

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Day Trip ________________________

Penny Social ______________________

Jewelry Store _____________________

Fair ___________________________

Place to Hold a Prom ________________

Auto Parts Store____________________

Knit Shop________________________

Family Night Out ___________________

Places to Play Bingo _________________

Baby/Kids Store ____________________

Liquor Store ______________________

Farm Market______________________

Place to Take out of town guests __________

Boat Dealer/Rental __________________

Locally-made products ________________

Fire Department ___________________

Place to Take the kids ________________

Bookstore _______________________

Lumberyard ______________________

Golf Course ______________________

Playhouse Theatre __________________

Car Dealership ____________________

Medical Equipment __________________

Historic Site ______________________

Post Office _______________________

Clothing Store _____________________

Motorcycle Shop ____________________

Horseback Riding ___________________

Private School _____________________

Collectibles Store ___________________

Music Store_______________________

Hotel __________________________

Radio Station _____________________

Consignment Shop __________________

Novelty Shop _____________________

Law Office _______________________

Resort __________________________

Electronics _______________________

Outdoor Recreational Vehicles ___________

Library _________________________

Shopping Area ____________________

Farm Equipment Retailer ______________

Pet Store ________________________

Live Music Venue ___________________

Ski Lodge _______________________

Flooring Store _____________________

Place to Buy Art ____________________

Local __________________________

Special Area Attraction _______________

Florist __________________________

Pottery Studio _____________________

- Artist _________________________

Sullivan Renaissance Project ____________

Furniture Store ____________________

Speciality Store ____________________

- Author ________________________

Wedding Reception Location ____________

General Store _____________________

Sporting Goods Shop_________________

- Celebrity _______________________

Winery _________________________

Gift Shop ________________________

Tattoo/Ear Piercing Shop ______________

- Farm _________________________

Youth Center ______________________

Hardware Store ____________________

Vintage Shop _____________________

- Getaway _______________________

Youth Program ____________________

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Home Décor ______________________

Mortgage Company _________________

BEST OF OUR COMMUNITY

HOW TO VOTE: Pleast print clearly your choices for “THE BEST” from the categories listed. Best choices are limited to Delaware, Orange, Pike, Sullivan and Wayne counties. You may also VOTE ONLINE: www.RiverReporter.com/BEST HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Additional ballots are available at The River Reporter of¿ce at 93 Erie Ave, Narrowsburg, NY. Ballots MUST be complete and include full name, address and phone number of voter. All ballots must be received by December 18, 2014. Employees of The River Reporter and Stuart Communications are permitted to vote but not eligible to win prizes. Entries that are late, damaged, illegible or missing voter’s name will not be eligible. One entry per person. Mechanically reprouced or Photocopied entries are not eligible. A business, organization or person may win no more than three (3) categories. Winners will be chosen based on the number of votes received by December 18th, 2014. HOW TO WIN PRIZES: All ballots will be included in a random drawing for prizes. Drawing will be held in January 2015. No duplicate winners. BEST Winners will be noti¿ed in January 2015.

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WHERE & WHEN Continued from page 26

Karaoke at Shady Lady

Liberty Farmers’ Market

LIBERTY — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Liberty at the Municipal Parking Lot, Darbee Lane, 3-6pm. Local farms, neighborhood business. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Live music at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY — Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

Sat., Aug. 30 Bethel Flea Market

Exhibit opening: ‘Watch Your Step’

LIVINGSTON Manor — The Catskill Art Society will host a free opening reception for “Watch Your Step,” featuring the artwork of Ruth Hardinger and Lucienne Weinberger, 3-6pm. The event will begin with a moderated artist talk at 3pm, followed by a wine and cheese reception from 4-6pm. Visit www.catskillartsociety.org/exhibits.

Farming with Kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Every Friday and Saturday at 10am during the summer at Apple Pond Farm, kids can help out by performing real (age appropriate) farm chores. Tasks change seasonally but include things like helping feed animals, milking the goats, collecting eggs and picking produce from the garden. Lasts about an hour. $4/child age 3 and up; $6/adult.

Free computer support

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, every Saturday, 10am-1pm.

Live Music Callicoon Brewing: Albi returns

CALLICOON — 8PM Saturday night Albi returns to Callicoon Brewing Company. No cover charge.

Railfest 2014

SCRANTON — Steamtown National Historic Site hosts Railfest 2014, 9am5pm. Annual end-of-summer celebration of railroading that features visiting railroad equipment displays, special shop demonstrations and train rides. 570/340-5204.

Sun., Aug. 31 Bethel Flea Market

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm. Every Sunday until November 26. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Chicken BBQ

11am with a parade at 12 noon, followed by a talent show in Renaissance Park. Free admission. Vendors, games, food and fun. 845/439-5440.

Milford Farmers’ Market

MILFORD — Milford Farmers’ Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Taking place every Sunday 11am-3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Railfest 2014

Penny social

LIBERTY — Penny social at the Liberty Fire Department, 256 Sprague Ave. Door opens 4pm, calling 7pm. Prizes, door prize, 50/50 raffle, special prizes and refreshments are available. Everyone receives a free hot dog and drink with $2 paid admission. Benefits Sullivan County SPCA. 845/292-4251.

Sat., Sep. 6

Bethel Flea Market

Mon., Sep. 1

Callicoon Center Volunteer Fire Department parade

Free GED Prep Class

JEFFERSONVILLE — Every Monday from 5:30-8:30pm at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. No registration required.

Mah Jongg at Manchester Community Library

EQUINUNK — Weekly Mah Jongg game at the Manchester Community Library, 1-4pm. All are welcome from beginners to experienced players. Sessions are free. Instruction provided. 570/224-8500.

Tue., Sep. 2 Cash bingo

Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Tuesday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-6pm. 845/482-4350.

Wed., Sep. 3

Free computer support

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-4pm. 845/887-4040.

The Cooperage Farmers’ Market, summer season

Fri., Sep. 5 First Friday Networking Breakfast

MONTICELLO — First Friday Networking Breakfast at the Blue Horizon Diner, 4445 Route 42, 7:45am-9am. Sponsor: The Keats Agency. Cost: $15 members 845/791-4200. Email office@catskills. com.

Karaoke at Shady Lady

PLEASANT MOUNT — Chicken BBQ at Pleasant Mount Emergency Services, 395 Great Bend Tpk., takeouts open at 11AM. Cost $9. Proceeds benefit emergency services.

Live music at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant

Labor Day Parade & Festival

Mystery Dinner Theater

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Children, Chocolate & Cheer,” the 2014 Labor Day Festival and Parade to benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library. On Main Street and Renaissance Park. Events start at

pm. Tickets are $20 and are now available. This annual mystery dinner show often sells out.

HAWLEY — Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124. DINGMANS Ferry — “The Mystery of Montley’s Manor” will be presented at the Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church at 115 Myck Rd. on Friday September 5th at 7 pm and on Saturday September 6th at 1 pm and again at 7

CALLICOON Center — Callicoon Center Volunteer Fire Department 100th anniversary celebration and parade, noon. After the parade fun and festivities on the Firemen’s Field. View items from the department’s history.

Farming with Kids

Forest Stewardship Field Day Tree ID

BETHEL — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at our Bethel, NY office for a walk on woodland trails on the 119-acre protected property and learn how to identify common trees and forest plants in the Upper Delaware River region. Free and open to the public, registration required. Visit www.delawarehighlands.org/newsevents to register.

Free computer support

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, every Saturday, 10am-1pm.

Mystery Dinner Theater

DINGMANS FERRY — “The Mystery of Montley’s Manor” will be presented at the Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church at 115 Myck Road at 1 pm and again at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 and are now available. This annual mystery dinner show often sells out.

Scandinavian Craft Fair

LACKAWAXEN — Scandinavian Craft Fair at the Bernt Balchen Lodge #3566 Sons of Norway Central Volunteer Fire House, 574 West Colang Rd., 10am4pm. Original Scandinavian arts and crafts, cheeses and food items. Bake sale from Leski Bakery, Brooklyn NY. Serving a Scandinavian lunch.

Tribute to Dick Riseling

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Sullivan County community honors Dick Riseling, farmer, educator, writer, mentor, advocate for social justice and a sustainable future at Catskill Arts Society, 48 Main St., 4-7pm. All proceeds benefit Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development. Suggested donation: $25. Children free.

Wayne County Old Stone Jail tour

HONESDALE — The Wayne County Old Stone Jail will be open for a tour, 10am1pm. Contact Kelly at pellyk@hotmail. com or 570/253-6464.

Sun., Sep. 7 Bethel Flea Market

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm. Every Sunday until November 26. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Milford Farmers’ Market

MILFORD — Milford Farmer’s Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Taking place every Sunday 11am3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Tree Identification Walk

MILFORD — One-hour walk to learn about the trees that the Pinchot family planted at Grey Towers, 11:30am. Participants will be given new “Trees of Grey Towers” pamphlet. Regular tour fees apply. Space is limited; call 570/296–9630 to register.

Vegetable Growing Experiments

CALLICOON CENTER — Biochar, grass pellets and biodynamic supplements to organic vegetable production will be examined for differences in production process and results at Apple Pond Farm, 1-3pm. $8/person. 845/482-4764.

Mon., Sep. 8 Free GED Prep Class

JEFFERSONVILLE — Every Monday from 5:30-8:30pm at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. No registration required.

Live music at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY — Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

Sat., Sep. 13 Bethel Flea Market

WHITE Lake — Bethel Flea Market on the corner of 17B and Pine Grove Rd. Antiques, jewelry, shoes, bags, Dollar Store fruits and vegetables, crafts, household goods and more. All vendors and yard sellers welcome. 845/7985088.

Free computer support

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, every Saturday, 10am-1pm.

Pike County Developmental Center tricky tray

MILFORD — Pike County Developmental Center tricky tray at Delaware Valley High School 11th/12th grade cafeteria, Routes 6 & 209. Doors open at 4pm, calling starts at 6pm. Trays, grand prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments available. No entry fee. All proceeds benefit adults with disabilities. 570/296-6319.

Pinchot Family and Milford Historic Walking Tour

MILFORD — Guided walking tour to learn how the Pinchot family helped to shape the community, 11am. Meet on

the Community House lawn, Harford and Broad Streets, Milford.

Sun., Sep. 14 American Legion breakfast

LOOKOUT — Breakfast at Teeple Stevenson Young American Legion Post 765, 7:30-11:30am. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, pastries, coffee, tea and orange juice. New this year, blueberry pancakes. Requested donation $7 for adults and $3 for children.

Bethel Flea Market

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON - Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm. Every Sunday until November 26. www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Milford Farmers’ Market

MILFORD - Milford Farmer’s Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Taking place every Sunday 11am-3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Mah Jongg at Manchester Community Library

EQUINUNK — Weekly Mah Jongg game at the Manchester Community Library, 1-4pm. All are welcome from beginners to experienced players. Sessions are free. Instruction provided. 570/224-8500.

Tue., Sep. 9 Cash bingo

Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Tuesday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-6pm. 845/482-4350.

Share The Harvest party to benefit Milford Food Pantry

MILFORD — Milford’s 7th annual Share The Harvest party will be held at The River Rock Inn to benefit the Ecumenical food pantry. Area food purveyors provide the food & local businesses the prizes for this great event! $30/guest or 2 for $50. Reserved tables (for 8) available for $200. Tickets are available at 120 E Harford St.

Wed., Sep. 10 Free computer support

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-4pm. 845/887-4040.

Contributed photo

Lance Verderame’s spotting scope brings nature up close.

Downtown bird walk

The Cooperage Farmers’ Market, summer season

Fri., Sep. 12 Karaoke at Shady Lady

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The public is invited to a bird walk in downtown Livingston Manor on Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m., led by Lance Verderame, Sullivan County Audubon’s field trip coordinator for the New York State Young Birders Club. The walk begins at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St., and continues to Renaissance Park along Willowemoc Creek. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Beginners are welcome. Participants can bring binoculars, if they have them, and a notepad for field notes. To RSVP, call Lisa at Morgan Outdoors 845/439 5507. For information, visit www.morgan-outdoors.com.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Service Directory Affordable Dentistry DENTURES $499.00 each & up EXTRACTIONS with DENTURES 150.00 each & up CAPS $500.00 & up Call for appointment

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Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

Builder

Excavating & Landscaping

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

D&R EXCAVATING AND LANDSCAPING

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

TED KILLE

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

BORSDAM’S INC.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Animals & Supplies

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

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WHITE MILLS PET SHOP

RT 6 Hawley Pa 570-253-0520 Tropical & Saltwater fish, tanks & supplies, birds, small to large, critters, reptiles, supplies. REGISTERED PUPPIES, grooming supplies, crates & accessories. Visa, MC, Discover. Unadvertised wkly discounts.

Architect BUCK MOORHEAD, ARCHITECT 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

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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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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 fourth year in a row Richard Maloney • 845-252-6640

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

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Employment Notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please take notice that the Planning Board of the Town of Lumberland will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application of Alma Ehling for the approval of a minor subdivision, at which time the environmental significance of such actions will be discussed. Said property is located at 247 Mohican Lake Road, Glen Spey (SBL 7-172). Said hearing will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, at the LUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, NY at 8:00 O’clock PM, at which time all

interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Lumberland Planning Board: Secretary Lumberland Planning Board Susan B. Morley 1054 Proctor Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 Clerk Lumberland Planning Board Susan Wade 1054 Proctor Road Glen Spey, NY 12737

9,2014 which is held at the Town of Highland Town Hall ,the Town Board will move the Regular Town Board Meeting on September 9,2014 @ 7:00 PM to the Town of Highland Community/Senior Building @ 725 State Route 55 Eldred NY. By order of the Supervisor Andrew Boyar. Doreen Hanson Town Clerk Dated August 14, 2014

to Steven Love, Esq., 282 Elm St., W. Hempstead, NY 11552. General Purposes.

County of Delaware, New York. You may make payment by sending your ENTIRE BILL and check to the address listed below, or if paying installments (Sullivan County only), send the stub for the payment that is due. Please write your Section, Block and Lot # on your check (i.e.: 20.-116.5) these numbers can be found on the right side, near the top of your bill. MAIL PAYMENTS TO:SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR DEPT#117022 PO BOX 5270 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902-5270

MAKE SURE YOUR PAYMENT IS FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT AND THAT YOUR CHECK IS SIGNED!! If you have made an error on your payment, it will be returned to you for correction. If this is near the end of the month, this may result in a higher interest charge, according to the date postmarked. (Postage Meter will NOT be accepted!) INTEREST SCHEDULE: September 1thru Sept. 30-Par October 1 thru Oct. 31-2% November- 3% The collection warrant is for 64 days and expires on November 3, 2014; at which time the undersigned

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.

Yulan, NY 1 Bedroom Apt for rent Nice front porch $550 per month 1 month security tenant pays all utilities NO PETS Call 845-252-7385

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; Due to the 2014 Primary Day on September

7 FRUITS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/24/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process

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LEGAL NOTICE SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I have received the 2014 School Tax Roll and Warrant of the Sullivan West Central School District of the Towns of: Bethel, Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont, Liberty, Tusten and the village of Jeffersonville in the County of Sullivan, New York and the Town of Hancock in the

Lake Huntington, NY Lake View Apartments New Ownersship total renovated inside and out 1 sm 1 bed room $550 1 huge 2 bed room $800 all new Heat & Hot water included Private Quite Setting, Lake Access Call Phil 917-682-4558

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40 Acres Bethel Twp. Turnkey - Cozy Restored Farmhouse, 3BR, 2.5BA, Stone Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel/Granite Central Air, Hardwood Floor, Huge Wrap-Around Deck w/Screened in Room, Wheel Chair Access, Garage, Can Sub-Divide Near Bethel Woods/Racino $399K Call owner: 646-584-6236

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can no longer receive payment. Payment from November 15 through November 30, 2014, can be made (Sullivan County Towns only) by sending payment (certified check) including the 3% interest to: Sullivan County Treasurer Sullivan County Government Center 100 North St. Monticello, NY 12701 Any taxes remaining unpaid after November 30, 2014 will be re-levied on the January 1, 2015 town and county tax bill with an additional 7% penalty added. I have fixed the following dates and places for receiving taxes: You must bring your entire tax bill when making payment. First National Bank of Jeffersonville in Jeffersonville Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27 between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am. If you no longer own this property please forward the bill to the rightful owner or return it to the tax collector with the new owners name and address. For questions regarding payment of your bill, please contact: Sullivan West Central School Tax Collector 845-482-4610 ext. 4115 For questions about your assessed value please contact your town assessor. Tax Collector Sullivan West Central School District September 1, 2014

graph “B” in its entirety. Section 2: Section C2.01 of the Sullivan County Charter is hereby amended by adding a new Subparagraph “B” to real as follows: “B. The Legislators of Sullivan County shall be elected from the Legislative Districts described as municipalities, census tracts and census blocks as defined by the United States Census Bureau, as follows:Districts Total District Population District 1Town of Bethel 4,255 Town of Cochecton 1,372 Town of Tusten 1,515 Part of the Town of Highland 1,327 Parts of Census Tract 9524.00: Blocks 1000-1012, 1015-1017, 1019-1022, 1024-1031, 1033-1036, 1044-1049, 1065, 2000-2077, 2085, 2135 Total District Population: 8,469 District 2 Town of Forestburgh 819 Town of Lumberland 2,468 Part of the Town of Highland 1,203 Parts of Census Tract 9524.00: Blocks 1013-1014, 1018, 1023, 1032, 1037-1043, 1050-1064, 10661067, 2078-2084, 2086-2134, 2136 Part of the Town of Mamakating 3,781 Parts of Census Tract 9512.00: Blocks 2037-2039, 2041-2048, 2050-2054,3001-3008, 3011-3041 Parts of Census Tract 9513.00: Blocks 1071-1098, 2044-2055, 2057-2092, 2094-2103, 2107, 2109, 3000-3057, 4009-4056, 4065-4066, 40684070, 4072-4073 Total District Population: 8,271 District 3 Town of Neversink 3,557 Town of Rockland 3,775 Part of the Town of Liberty 855 Parts of Census Tract 9505.00: Blocks 2000-2004, 2009-2010, 2023, 4000-4099 Total District Population: 8,187 District 4 Part of the Town of Mamakating 8,304 Parts of Census Tract 9512.00: Blocks 1000-1024, 2000-2036, 2040, 2049, 2055-2059, 3000, 3009-

3010,4000-4032, 5000-5026, 60006022,7000-7019 Parts of Census Tract 9513.00: Blocks 1000-1070, 1099, 2000-2043, 2056, 2093, 2104-2106, 2108, 2110, 4000-4008, 4057-4064, 4067, 4071 Total District Population: 8,304 District 5 Town of Callicoon 3,057 Town of Fremont 1,381 Town of Delaware 2,670 Part of the Town of Liberty 1,773 Parts of Census Tract 9506.00:Blocks 1000-1065, 20002042, 2044-2046, 3000-3038,30413044, 3046-3054 Total District Population: 8,881 District 6 Part of the Town of Fallsburg 1,047 Parts of Census Tract 9508.00:Blocks 1016-1029, 2049, 2060-2068 Parts of Census Tract 9509.00: Blocks 1000-1037, 2000-2003, 2009-2014 Part of the Town of Liberty 7,257 Parts of Census Tract 9505.00: Blocks 1000-1045, 2005-2008, 2011-2022, 2024-2095, 30003039 Parts of Census Tract 9506.00: Blocks 2043, 3039-3040, 3045 All of Census Tract 9507.00:Blocks 1000-1042, 2000-2013, 3000-3018, 4000-4039, 5000-5026 Total District Population: 8,304 District 7 Part of the Town of Fallsburg 8,730 Parts of Census Tract 9508.00:Blocks 1000-1015, 1030-1055, 2000-2048, 2050-2059, 2069-2075 3000-3053, 4000-4063 Parts of Census Tract 9509.00: Blocks 2004-2008, 2015-2039, 3009-3010, 3012-3020, 3027-3030 Parts of Census Tract 9510.00:Blocks 1000-1083, 2001Parts of Census Tract 9511.00: Blocks 1000-1070, 2000-2031, 3000-3062 Total District Population: 8,730 District 8 Part of the Town of Fallsburg 1,823 Parts of Census Tract 9509.00:Blocks 3000-3008, 3011, 3021-3026, 3031 Parts of Census Tract 9510.00: Blocks 2000, 2002-2045 Part of the Town of Thompson 6,694 Parts of Census Tract 9515.00:Blocks 1000-1039, 1042-1053, 1061-1062, 1065, 1070-1077, 1079-1083, 2000-2108 Parts of Census Tract 9516.00:Blocks 2000-2040, 2043, 2060-2061, 2077-2079, 2087-2088, 4000-4024, 4026 Parts of Census Tract 9518.00:Blocks 1000-1004, 10061013, 2000-2022, 4000-4016, 40184019 Total District Population: 8,517 District 9 Part of the Town of Thompson 8,614 Parts of Census Tract 9515.00: Blocks 1040-1041, 1054-1060, 1063-1064, 10661069, 1078 Parts of Census Tract 9516.00: Blocks 1000-1048, 2041-2042,

2044-2059, 2062-2076, 2080-2086, 2089, 3000-3010, 4025 Parts of Census Tract 9517.00:Blocks 1000-1096, 20002054, 3000-3048 Parts of Census Tract 9518.00: Blocks 1005, 30003022, 4017, 4020-4022, 5000-5048, 60006021 Total District Population: 8,614 TOTAL COUNTY POPULATION: 76,277 The boundaries of the Legislative districts are depicted more fully on the maps file in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature designated as Proposed Plan Draft Map #2, Final Adoption July 17, 2014, made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference.” Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State and shall be applicable to the next election of the Sullivan County Legislature commencing on November 4, 2014 and thereafter, pending further modification and amendment as necessary. Dated: August 11, 2014 AnnMarie Martin Clerk to Legislature Sullivan County, New York

September, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Said premises known as Lot 3a Rt 97, Narrowsburg, N.Y. 12764. Tax account number: SBL # : 4.-1-13.12. Approximate amount of lien $ 82,720.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 1414-11. Maria Zeno, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

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, September 5, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. REBID Collection, Removal & Recycling of Electronic Scrap, LED Lamps, Fluorescent Bulbs/Ballasts & Disposable/Rechargeable Batteries for Sullivan County Facilities (B-14-62) Eggs and Cheese (B-14-63) 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 22, 2014

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Sullivan at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 17th of July 2014 duly adopted on said day, a Local Law, subject to permissive referendum (until September 1, 2014) a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and of the whole thereof as follows: A Local Law to Amend Section C2.01 of the Sullivan County Charter Section 1: Section C2.01 of the Sullivan County Charter is hereby amended by repealing Subpara-

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WHITE WILLOW SHOP, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/24/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 759, 136 South Rd., Wurtsboro, NY 12790. General Purposes.

MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/4/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Michael Joseph Parlapiano, 55 Sturgis Rd., Ste. 2, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: To practice Physical Therapy. DOETSCH FAMILY II LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/9/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1216 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #2197140 has been applied for by Soy Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Soy to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 512 Broadway Monticello, NY 12701.

SCARBOROUGH CIRCLE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/5/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 30 Greenridge Ave., Apt. 5F, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 46 Scarborough Circle, Rock Hill, NY 12775.

CALLICOON TAXI & LIMOUSINE SERVICE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/26/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to James Ankin, 9286 SR 97 c/o Box 397, Callicoon, NY 12723. General Purposes.

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sale of Recyclable Commodities (cardboard, newsprint, mixed paper), from the Sullivan County Landfill. Those interested are to contact the Purchasing & Central Services Department @ 845-8070515, Attn: Allyson Lewis Dated: August 22, 2014

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against LUCY EDWARDS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated on July 23, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, N.Y. on the 19th day of

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 5, 2014: Security System at Emergency Communications Center (R-14-11) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: August 22, 2014 DOETSCH FAMILY II LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/9/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1216 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Lower Vacation LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/11/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 265 Maplewood Garden Rd, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity. VON OECHSLER FARM, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/9/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 15 Canterbury Rd., Old Brookville, NY 11545. General Purposes.

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DEC adopts bear hunting changes

EW YORK STATE — Black bear hunting opportunities have expanded this year as a result of regulation changes adopted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Commissioner Joe Martens announced. “Under Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting initiative, New York is working to increase hunting opportunities for sportsmen and sportswomen,” Commissioner Martens said. “With these changes, DEC is implementing strategies of the recently adopted Black Bear Management Plan.” More importantly, DEC deemed the changes necessary to limit population growth and range expansion by black bears in New York. Bears are a tremendous resource in New York, but they can have negative impacts too, through damage to camps, crops, homes and other property. In extreme cases they are a serious threat to public safety. DEC’s bear plan fosters a comprehensive approach to reduce negative black bear impacts by increasing public awareness of its role in preventing human-bear conflicts, addressing individual incidents of bear damage and reducing bear populations where necessary. The adopted season changes are as follows: • establish bear hunting seasons in all of upstate New York (all counties north of New York City); • create a special early firearms season (September 6 – September 21) for bears in specific Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in the Catskills and western Hudson Valley region; and • provide a uniform start date (September 13) for bowhunting and early firearms bear season in the Northern

Zone. After careful consideration of public comments received on the draft bear plan last winter and on the proposed regulations this summer, DEC adopted the hunting season changes in accordance with the final Black Bear Management Plan. The purpose of the changes is to maintain bear population levels that are acceptable to the public while providing sustainable opportunity for New York’s big game hunters. The NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative is an effort to improve recreational opportunities for sportsmen and women and to boost tourism activities throughout the state. This initiative includes streamlining fishing and hunting licenses, reducing license fees, improving access for fishing and increasing hunting opportunities in New York State. The full text of the adopted regulations and a summary of public comments on this rulemaking are available on the DEC’s website at www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/34113. html. The resulting 2014 bear hunting seasons can also be found on DEC’s website at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html. The final Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7215.html. Key elements of the final plan include the scientific monitoring of bear populations; continued use of stakeholders to assess bear impacts and identify population trend objectives; recommendations to expand areas open to bear hunting throughout upstate New York and to increase hunting opportunities in portions of southeastern New York.

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DEC announces that 2014-15 sporting licenses are now available

EGION — Hunting and trapping licenses, and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2014-15 season are now available for purchase, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced. “New York is home to some of the best hunting, trapping and fishing opportunities in the nation,” Commissioner Martens said. “Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting initiative is creating new and improved, year-round recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and DEC continues to develop and manage programs to enhance the outdoor experience while protecting our state’s natural resources. Hunting and trapping licenses and the DMPs will enable sportsmen and sportswomen to enjoy these outdoor opportunities for the 2014-15 season.” Sporting licenses and permits can be purchased at one of DEC’s 1,100 license sales outlets statewide. Licenses can also be ordered by telephone or online. The 2014-2015 hunting and trapping licenses are valid for one year, beginning September 1. (Under a new law that took effect in February, fishing licenses and recreational marine fishing registrations are now valid for 365 days from date of purchase.) Funds from the sale of all sporting licenses are deposited into the Conservation Fund, which is used to manage New York’s fish and wildlife populations and protect and manage fish and wildlife habitats. As part of the NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, New York streamlined the hunting and fishing license structure, made it consistent for resident and nonresidents, and reduced license fees. Some hunters and anglers may not be familiar with these license changes, but license-issuing agents are prepared to provide assis-

tance and ensure that license buyers secure all the desired permits and privileges. Highlights of the changes are available on DEC’s website. In addition, the new hunting and trapping regulation guides are available at all license issuing outlets, as well as on DEC website. A new fishing regulations guide will be available next spring. Individuals may donate to the Habitat Access Stamp Program, Venison Donation Coalition, Conservation Fund or the Trail Maintenance Program via DEC’s sporting license system. The DEC Call Center (866/933-2257) is accessible from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, through October 4, for people with questions regarding license purchases. Regular call center weekday hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will resume on October 5. To facilitate the purchase of a sporting license, individuals should have the following items ready when buying a license: complete name and address information, DEC customer ID number, if you have it, proof of residency information (driver’s license number or non-driver’s ID number with a valid New York State address to qualify for a resident license), and, if purchasing by phone or internet, a credit card and card expiration date. Hunting license purchases require individuals to provide proof of a hunting education certification or a copy of a previous license, if this information is not already contained in their sporting license system file. With the introduction of a new computerized system this year, it may take license-issuing agents some additional time to find previous license holders in the system. DEC asks that license purchasers remain patient as these agents gain experience with the new system.

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OOKOUT, PA — A walk titled “The Wonderful World Of Dragonflies” will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary. Meet at the Observation Deck parking area. Join David Trently on a search through the fields and around the pond for dragonflies and damselflies. David will point out the differences between these types of insects. You’ll learn how to identify many of them – and maybe even have the opportunity to hold one in your hand. Learn how you can help scientists by photographing individuals as you travel around your favorite places. During the walk, David will also point out other interesting wildlife, like birds, butterflies and wildflowers. Browning Beaver Meadow A best-kept secret only 25 minutes north of Honesdale, this beautiful 78-acre preserve is owned and maintained by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Wildflowers and birds abound along the 3/4-mile trail, which is open to the

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public. There are two new parking areas and a wheelchair-accessible observation deck that overlooks a large pond where waterfowl and beaver can be seen. Directions: From Honesdale, take Route 191 north 16 miles. Turn left at the Lookout General Store on Helmer’s Hill Road. Go 0.8 mile, then turn left at the sanctuary sign on Hawley Road. Call 570/2539250 for more information.

Monarch butterfly program with Ed Wesely

IBERTY, NY — A monarch butterfly program will be held Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For twenty years, Ed Wesely and Barbara Yeaman rescued monarch butterfly eggs and caterpillars from threatened habitats, reared, and released them. With the help of local school children, they’ve nurtured and that released over 6,000 adult monarchs. Come and learn about

the monarch life cycle, its migration to Mexico, and threats to its habitat. This free program will be held at the Cornell Extension office in Liberty; prior registration is required. Call 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010, email info@delawarehighlands.org, or register online at www. delawarehighlands.org/newsevents/ event/67-monarchprogram.

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ONESDALE, PA — A cold-frame workshop will be held on Saturday, August 23 from1 to 3 p.m. at 648 Park St. Cold frames are seasonextension devices that can be as large or small as you want. We will build several cold frames from different materials and

discuss when to plant and what to plant in them. We will also talk about using the cold frame for starting your own plants and hardening off plants in the early spring. The workshop is led by Wayne County Master Gardener Judy Trudgen.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18

3.35 3.52 3.48 3.44 3.36 3.34 3.345

High water temperature °F 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18

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Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels August 18, 2014 Cannonsville: 84.5% Pepacton: 89% Neversink: 94.1% Total: 90.5% Normal Total: 80.9% Total in 2013: 91.6%

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RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

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The flower of the steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa ) resembles purple loosestrife from afar, but a close look reveals a broader flower head and broad, serrated leaves compared with the long, narrow leaves of purple loosestrife. Steeplebush is an attractive native plant with flowers that bloom in July into early August.

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NYSDEC seeks volunteers for summer wild turkey sighting survey

very August, New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) staff and volunteers record sex and age composition for all turkey flocks seen in New York State during normal travel, in order to estimate the average number of turkey poults per hen statewide. If you would like to participate, more information can be found at the NYSDEC site at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732. html.

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