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SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, 2014

UDC: Pond Eddy bridge work ‘going to get somebody killed’ By DAVID HULSE

Heister was doubtful of her authority to ban traffic, but Henry insisted that “you have the authority.” UDC Chair Andrew Boyar said, “Our minutes should reflect that someone with river safety experience has warned that somebody is going to get killed.” Boyar concluded that the PennDOT plan “ain’t gonna’ work. We can either wait or express a red flag.” “There’s a red flag already,” Heister said. Rajsz recalled that former NPS Superintendent Sean McGuinness expressed concerns about the plan last year, and those concerns were among issues that PennDOT failed to address. Boyar directed that a letter to PennDOT be drafted expressing the safety concerns and the agency’s “reneging” on their promise to provide follow-up. In an unrelated issue, Heister reported that NPS is documenting what has become an annual event: the release into the river of raw sewage from the Masthope Mountain community treatment plant in Lackawaxen Township over the Labor Day weekend. Heister said the transitional summerfall weekend apparently draws maximum use of the properties every year, but “the state has declined to do anything because there’s no dead fish.” No Lackawaxen Township delegate attended the meeting. Last month, UDC approved a letter to the township suspending the $200 monthly expense stipend because the township has failed to attend for a three-month period.

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council on September 4 directed the drafting of a letter to Pennsylvania authorities warning of the danger of state plans for boating traffic during upcoming construction of a new Pond Eddy interstate bridge. The action came during National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent Kris Heister’s report of a recent pre-construction meeting with PennDOT officials who plan to build an equipment access causeway across the full width of the river. The causeway would provide only a single break, that would be bridged, with overhead clearance of four feet, for boating traffic. Heister’s report of the meeting prompted Lumberland Supervisor Nadia Rajsz to complain that local township officials had not been notified of the meeting. “[PennDOT] promised to follow up after our last meeting and we’ve never heard anything more,” Rajsz said. Berlin Township UDC Delegate Al Henry further warned that Heister’s report of the boating passage exposed a “major safety concern. They’re going to get somebody killed.” Henry, who is a retired Upper Delaware NPS supervisor, said “The causeway [during earlier construction of the BarryvilleShohola bridge] at Barryville was only half-way and they had people injured.” Heister said she felt that the precautions taken in that instance were not enough. Henry said that if the causeway plan was done, river traffic should be banned at the site.

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Collecting tires from the West Branch

iver guide Patricia “Sam” Decker was one of 32 volunteers and nine drift boats that answered the call to help clean up the Mud Flats above Balls Eddy on the West Branch of the Delaware River. Many bags of trash were collected and an astonishing number of old tires. The day was organized by the West Branch Anglers, Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) and Patagonia Inc. According to Jeff Skelding, executive director of FUDR, there will be two river cleanups planned for 2015. You will find more about this river cleanup in this week’s fishing column, The Incomplete Angler, by Andy Boyar on page 31.

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IN BRIEF

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Lybolt Brook is one of two creeks that run through the Smallwood Forest Preserve, which is located on the former Smallwood Golf Course.

Smallwood golf course discussed By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — After a bit of tension, the board of the Town of Bethel and the Sullivan County Legislature seemed to have reached an agreement about how the former Smallwood Golf Course property will move forward. At a meeting of both boards at the government center on September 4, the boards agreed that the county would take the steps necessary to allow the town to move forward with its plan to use 18 acres of the property to mine sand for use on town and county roads located in the Town of Bethel. The county sold the property to the Bethel Local Development Corporation (BLDC) for $55,000, and the town spent an additional $70,000 related to expenses incurred by the creation of a conservation easement that would protect 125 acres of the property as being forever wild. An additional 40 acres was marketed for development at the site of possible homes on five-acre lots. Earlier this year, the property was transferred to the BLDC, and according to county chair Scott Samuelson, this was done without notifying the county legislature. According to Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm, Samuelson and the county attorney then blocked the attempt by the town to obtain a sand mining permit from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. The sand-mining operation was discussed at some length at the meeting. Sturm said it would be operational for only three or four weeks a year, during which time town employees could mine enough sand to last for a year for sanding operations during winter snowstorms. Sturm said this would save the town about $30,000 per year because, without the mining operation, the town would have to buy sand on the open market. The mining operation would also save money for the county, because the county contracts with the town to plow and sand county roads in the Town of Bethel, and the mining operation would allow the town to reduce the price it charges the county by about 13%. Sturm said the entire operation was a “win/win” for all parties because it not only provides a place where the public can enjoy nature, but the sand-mine operation is a source of revenue to help maintain the park, which is officially called the Forest Reserve at Smallwood. The members of both boards agreed that the lawyers for the county and town should work together to come up with an agreement that will allow for the town to move forward with a bid to create its mining operation, while adding a safeguard that it would never be allowed to become a commercial operation.

Sullivan County DPW lawsuit

Minisink gas leak closes road

MONTICELLO, NY — The law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein issued a press release on September 5, claiming a victory for Laborers’ Local 17 in New York State Supreme Court, when Sullivan County Justice Stephan G. Schick rejected a challenge by Sullivan County to prevent the union from arbitrating a dispute involving the failure of Sullivan County to maintain a workforce of 128 employees in the County’s Department of Public Works (DPW). According to the press release, “The case stems back to 2010 when Sullivan County requested and obtained significant financial concessions from Local 17 in exchange for its promise to maintain the DPW workforce at 128. Despite the fact that the Sullivan County Legislature budgeted for all 128 positions, Sullivan County is trying to obtain all of the financial concessions made by Local 17 without keeping its only obligation under the agreement to maintain 128 employees in the DPW unit. Judge Schick ruled in his August 26 decision that the dispute is subject to arbitration under Local 17’s collective bargaining agreement with the county.” Todd Diorio, business manager of Laborers’ Local 17, said, “The county’s unsuccessful attempt to avoid its agreement with Local 17, despite the county reaping all the substantial financial benefits of that agreement, is an unfortunate waste of taxpayer dollars.”

MINISINK, NY — Dozens of emergency vehicles rushed into Minisink and blocked Jacobs Road on the evening of September 7, when a strong gas smell was detected in the vicinity of the Minisink compressor station, shortly after 7 p.m. Volunteer Fire Department officials reported the leak to Millennium/Columbia Gas, with fire and EMS vehicles stationed all along the road. Columbia Gas representatives arrived at approximately 8:45 p.m. and deemed the situation as safe, before dispersing the emergency response units. Families in Minisink said they were disturbed by the lack of communication from Millennium during the event, and the length of time it took gas company officials to arrive. Many Minisink residents report they have health conditions related to the compressor station, which became operational in June of 2013. This event occurred three weeks after the Minisink community learned they had lost their court case against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Millennium Pipeline, Inc.

Suspect jumps into river MATAMORAS, PA — On September 8, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers from the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Honda Civic that was suspected of being involved in retail thefts that were under investigation. The driver, Carol Baran, 53, of Port Jervis was taken into custody. Her son, Brian Baran, was handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when he pulled away from the officer and jumped off the Matamoras/Port Jervis bridge into the Delaware River. A river rescue call was immediately put out to emergency responders. Brian floated downstream about three blocks and was apprehended at Avenue N. Brian was transported by Port Jervis Ambulance to Bon Secours Hospital for evaluation and treatment. He was later released and charged with flight to avoid apprehension, and escape. Both Barans were arraigned in front of Magistrate Fischer and remanded to Pike County Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail each.

Suicide legislation introduced HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Rep. Warren Kampf has co-sponsored legislation to require that psychologists and therapists receive continued training to identify the warning signs of suicide. House Bill 2461 is named the Matt Adler Suicide Prevention Continuing Education Act. “Suicide has unfortunately touched many families, and suicide rates are rising,” Kampf said. “More must be done to aid those at risk. It makes sense to give practicing mental health professionals and counselors better training in recognizing suicide risk. I believe this will help reverse this alarming trend.” At a press conference convened by the prime sponsor of the bill, Rep. Bill Adolph, and accompanied by Gary and Phyllis Adler of Delaware County, the parents of Matt Adler, Kampf’s co-sponsorship of the legislation was announced on September 8. Also in attendance were Reps. Tom Killion and Joe Hackett and individuals from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Matt Adler was a Seattle attorney who took his life after seeking therapy for depression. His family has committed itself to a nationwide campaign to making sure therapists understand the warning signs of suicide. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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New York City discovers Honesdale By LINDA DROLLINGER

Concern that vandals will tarnish tourist business

ONEDALE, PA — The September 8 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council was all about growing, protecting and burnishing Honesdale’s new identity. Speaking during the citizen input segment, Trackside Grill owner Jeff Hiller called attention to an article published in the August 28 issue of Newsday, Long Island’s premier newspaper (www.newsday.com/travel/fall-foliage-near-long-island-3-great-destinations-1.9162426). The article recommended three PA towns as fall foliage destinations within easy driving distance of the New York metro area: Jim Thorpe, with its “Victorian vibe,” “nouveau artsy” Milford and “unspoiled” Honesdale. Citing this as undeniable evidence that Honesdale’s longstanding efforts to transform itself from Appalachian coal-pocket town to trendy tourist destination are at last paying off, Hiller then detailed what he sees as a growing

threat to the town’s tourism industry: rampant vandalism. Hiller said that last Saturday night Central Park was trashed in the literal sense: trashcan contents were strewn throughout the park, and large flower pots lining Main and Church streets were overturned. Mayor Jack Bishop, police chief Rick Southerton, and director of public works Rich Doney echoed Hiller’s statement that Central Park vandalism is happening seven days a week. In response to Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) Executive Director Gail Tucker’s plea for increased police presence in and around the park, Southerton said that a manpower shortage and increased foot patrols, begun recently at citizen request, have limited officers’ ability to catch vandals in the act. This prompted almost everyone present to weigh in with suggestions for dealing with the vandals. Citizen watch groups, stakeouts and surveillance cameras were mentioned. Southerton said he thought surveil-

lance cameras could be useful, both to deter vandals and to identify them. While he said that citizen watch groups could also be effective in deterring and identifying vandals, he told a plucky woman, who volunteered to conduct her own stakeout, that the role of any citizen in assisting police operations must be restricted to calling police when vandals are spotted. “But will they come right away?” she asked. Southerton said that police will respond immediately, unless they are dealing with an emergency, such as an accident or violent crime. Borough President James Brennan suggested that discussions among Bishop, Southerton, Doney, council members and other interested parties continue outside the council meeting, and all agreed that they would. Tucker then drew the council’s attention to business owners and landlords who fail to maintain sidewalks in front of their businesses and properties, pointing out that unrestrained weed growth, dead

trees, and failure to remove debris from sidewalks is undermining GHP beautification projects. Brennan suggested that the council place a newspaper notice reminding business owners and landlords of their civic responsibility to maintain the appearance and safety of sidewalks, but Tucker said that the “negative press” generated by the notice would be counterproductive and that GHP was better positioned to address business owners. The last bit of real property improvement tackled at the meeting had direct bearing on Bishop’s oft-repeated desire for return of rail service to Honesdale. Representatives from the Delaware-Lackawanna-Stourbridge Railroad struck an agreement with the council to repair railroad access road Torrey Lane, described by Tucker as a “veritable minefield of deep potholes,” for the price of $4,000. For full meeting minutes and information on Honesdale governance, see honesdaleborough.com/departments-andservices/government/council-members.

Catfish in the Upper Delaware By FRITZ MAYER

TRR photo by Fritz Mayer

An array of firefighting equipment, both new and antique, was on hand for the parade honoring the 100th anniversary of the Callicoon Center Volunteer Fire Department.

Callicoon Center parade of firefighters

ALLICOON CENTER, NY — A parade of fire trucks and fire fighters marched down through the center of town on September 6 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Callicoon Center Volunteer Fire Department. Fire companies from around the region joined in the celebration, with contingents from Youngsville, Roscoe, Livingston Manor, White Sulphur Springs and Callicoon, as the celebrated Callicoon Center Band provided a musical backdrop for the occasion. The crowd was large and enthusiastic as the red trucks rolled by, and after the parade the celebration continued with festivities on Firemen’s Field.

ARROWSBURG, NY — Louie Gocek said he thinks channel catfish are just about the best-tasting fish in the Upper Delaware River. He posed with his catch after a night on the river. He said he first noticed the catfish in the river about 15 years ago, but now, he said, they seem to get bigger every year. He said, “A lot of people think they are a slow, deepwater fish, but actually they hang out in the rapids. They’re real fast and they eat everything from trout to blue gill and more.” Gocek said he recently cut one open, and found half of a 10-inch trout in the stomach. According to information on the website of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, www. fish.state.pa.us, channel catfish are not believed to be indigenous to the river but have been well stocked in it for many years. The site says, “Naturalized (self-sustaining) channel catfish populations now occur in the Susquehanna River and Delaware River drainages.” While the state does stock some waters with channel catfish, such as Prompton Lake, it does not stock the Delaware River. The website also says that channel fish are categorized as panfish and as such, “With respect to harvest management, inland regulations accommodate harvest of 50 panfish, combined species, which includes channel catfish. No minimum size limit or seasonal restrictions apply. “Channel catfish are a prolific species in some habitats in Pennsylvania but are unable to sustain themselves in others. The reasons for this are not known. It is suspected that necessary spawning ele-

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Louie Gocek displays his catch of channel catfish that he pulled out of the Big Eddy on September 5. ments are not available where natural reproduction does not sustain a fishery. Channel catfish spawning requirements are rather specific. Successful reproduction requires water temperature to reach 80°F and overhead cover such as an overhanging bank, overhanging rock, or hollow log in which to construct a nest, spawn and incubate eggs.”

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Court rules against supervisors Gas drilling battles continue

By FRITZ MAYER

YCOMING COUNTY, PA — A Pennsylvania court ruled on August 29 that a conditional use permit that was issued by the board of supervisors of Fairfield Township to Inflection Energy LLC for the construction of a drilling pad and operation was done in violation of the town’s zoning code. This is the first case where the Robinson Township decision was cited as precedent, in which the Supreme Court struck down parts of Act 13 in light of the state’s Environmental Rights Amendment. In the Robinson decision, the court ruled that state lawmakers could not compel townships to accept drilling in all zoned districts. In the Fairfield decision, Common Pleas Court Judge Marc Lovecchio said that the Fairfield supervisors wrongly decided that drilling was “similar to and compatible with” other uses in Fairfield Township’s residential agricultural (RA) zone.

Lovecchio said that although a representative of the drilling company said that drilling was compatible with other uses in the district, it offered virtually no evidence that was the case, nor did the township supervisors. On the other side of the issue, one of the residents who brought the lawsuit offered a large amount of evidence that drilling would probably have negative impacts on the neighborhood, including this from the court decision, “Over a period of approximately five years, out of 180 wells inspected in Lycoming County, there were 660 violations.” The judge wrote, “The Court finds that the [residents who filed the suit] presented substantial evidence that there is a high degree of probability that the use will adversely affect the health, welfare and safety of the neighborhood. Therefore, they met their burden of production. The burden of persuasion, however, was not met by [the drilling company, supervisors, and couple who owned the land where the well was to be located]. In fact, there

Riseling honored by SASD

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Sonja Hedlund and Dick Riseling appear at a fundraiser for Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, where Riseling was honored for his contributions to the community.

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Dick Riseling, former executive director and now board member of Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD), was honored at a fundraising event at the Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor on September 6. Riseling is well-known throughout the region for his advocacy in the realm of alternative energy. He and Sonja Hedlund own Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center, and he also hosts a program on the radio station WJFF called Connections, which airs at 7 p.m. on Mondays.

From the SASD website, “SASD is a network of individuals, businesses and organizations whose goal is to implement a new economic model for Sullivan County based on projects that are socially and environmentally responsible. “SASD’s mission is to foster economic development that is environmentally and economically sustainable as well as socially responsible, generating jobs that provide a living wage within the greater Sullivan County region.” Go to sullivanalliance.org for more information.

is no evidence to support the board’s conclusion that said burden was met, let alone substantial evidence.” The judge ordered that the permit be revoked, and drilling will not go forward at that location. The environmental organization PennFuture called the ruling a victory. “We are pleased that the court supported the rights of citizens to rely on local zoning to protect their property values and way of life,” said George Jugovic, Jr., chief counsel for PennFuture. “Robinson Township recognized that local governments have a constitutional obligation to protect the environment and quality of life of their citizens and this decision affirms that principle.” In a press release, Pennfuture said, “In holding that the township’s findings were not supported by substantial evidence, the court stated that the constitutional right of citizens to a healthy environment ‘cannot be ignored and must be protected.’”

Exchanging ideas about justice: LaBuda in Africa

HANA — New York State Judge and Surrogate Frank J. LaBuda recently visited a couple of countries in Africa as part of the Rule of Law Program, a U.S. State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development program that stresses democratic principles of government and justice in emerging countries throughout the world. In Ghana, he was invited by the Honorable Nene Amegatcher, president of the Ghana Bar Association, to meet with the chief judge of Ghana, Georgina Theodora Wood, the first woman to hold that office. LaBuda found that the subject of most interest to the Ministry of Justice and judges in Ghana was the American grand jury system for charging felony crimes. LaBuda also lectured at the Coastal Cape University to Ghanian law enforcement and military police on the issue of stop-and-frisk and search warrants. Ghana, a former English colony, has adopted some of the English common law system of justice. On his trip LaBuda made another stop in Benin which, as a former French colony, has adopted the French administrative system of

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New York State Judge Frank J. LaBuda, at the center of the front row, poses with Ghanaian law enforcement and military police during his recent trip to Africa, sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Rule of Law Program. justice. There he had the opportunity to lecture students and meet with the judiciary. At a meeting in Cotonou, the capital city, he found that the Benin judges were most interested in the American system of plea bargaining to help alleviate their lengthy backlog of cases. The students, however, were most interested in human rights and American Constitutional law.

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Shohola burglaries continue By VERA MORET

HOHOLA, PA — As Shohola’s crime wave continues unabated, the municipal meeting scheduled for September 11 is anticipated to be largely dedicated to the volatile subject that has residents on edge. In coordination with local police, Lt. Christopher Paris, area commander working out of Blooming Grove State Police Barracks, will be there to give the current status of state police’s and the district attorney’s increased involvement in this ongoing investigation. In addition, Paris will be available to answer questions from the public provided they will not put the current investigation at risk. Shohola police, as the primary investigators of the incidents, will also be present. All residents who have been affected in any way by burglaries or thefts who wish to gain greater information than has been available, are encouraged to attend the meeting. The public is also discouraged from repeating unverified rumors, as they cloud the truth and may interfere with the investigation. Meanwhile, the thief has not been at rest. Several robberies or attempted robberies have been reported by local residents and details of two indicate some important differences between the methods used. There is no clear proof that there is only one perpetrator. Copycats may be taking this opportunity to burglarize as well and count on the witnessed thief being blamed. Two recent events occurred on Route 434 in Shohola Township. Along with 434, German Hill and the Culvert Hill areas seem to be favorite targets. Members of one household were awake because a young woman was in labor. Because of this, a man was seen near the woman’s car. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, first mistook him for her husband, as they were preparing to go to the hospital, but she soon realized it was not him. She had an excellent view and said the suspect appeared to be over six feet tall and again wore a dark hoodie, a ski mask, slim dark pants and black sneakers with a white stripe of some sort on them, and gloves. He was also wearing a belt, which may have had items hang-

ing off it, although the witness is certain it was not a true tool belt. The suspect was going through the woman’s pocketbook at the time, but dropped it and began running with the woman’s husband in pursuit. As usual, he ran into the woods and his pursuer lost sight of him. As in past incidents, no car was ever seen or heard. Any car starting in that remote area would be heard by neighbors. This incident was reported to state police, who arrived within the half hour. The other incident, while on the same road, was markedly different. This robbery was attempted during the night hours of September 5. The resident awoke to find her car vandalized. While the suspect was unable to enter the car, he did cause considerable damage to the car, which will have to be repaired at the owner’s expense. The only other incident in this series in which car damage had been reported was the very first report, in which a window had been smashed to gain access to a car on German Hill. That was the first incident of this sort reported to police. No other damage to property has been reported. Chief Scott Carney emphasized the importance of residents reporting any incident to local or state police as soon as possible. Carney said the police cannot prosecute crimes that are not reported, and is counting on residents to report any burglaries or thefts to aid the investigation. Also, residents are encouraged to report any discarded clothing that appears to match what is known to generally match what witnesses have reported the suspect is wearing. Carney advised that residents should not touch or move clothing; instead, call the police and allow them to process the evidence properly. Finally, judging by comments from the members of the community, it’s likely that a few people know who is responsible for these robberies, be it a single individual or more than one. Anyone who knows the identity of the person or persons who have been stealing hard-earned cash from victims in Shohola is urged to inform police, and help bring the crime spree to an end.

Upper Delaware Tailwater Coalition seeks UDC support

TRR photo by Dave Hulse

Dean Frazier, Delaware County Commissioner of Watershed Affairs, left, and Sherri Resti, of the Friends of the Upper Delaware River, right, are pictured September 4 as they sought the support of the Upper Delaware Council for a new Upper Delaware Tailwaters Coalition, now in its formative stages. The coalition’s aims include regional marketing, getting transparency in New York City water-release management, and expanded and expedited flood damage protection for property owners. The UDC took no action on the proposal. Tim Hill of the PA Department of Natural Resources, seated left, and NPS Upper Delaware Superintendent Kris Heister are also pictured.

Narrowsburg Beautification Group gives $25,000 to Main Street deck project

ARROWSBURG, NY — At the recent Tusten Town Board meeting on September 8, it was announced that the Narrowsburg Beautification Group is giving its Golden Feather Award of $25,000 to the rebuilding of the deck on Main Street. The committee received the award from Sullivan Renaissance in 2012. At the meeting, Councilwoman Jane Luchsinger said the board has a total responsibility of matching the $106,000 grant that the town received for the river walk project. “We’re getting closer, not there yet. Last board meeting the board agreed that the deck is the responsibility

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of the town and it needs replacement, so we will do it,” said Luchsinger. Tusten resident Tony Staffieri questioned how they would raise those funds. “The deck is a destination, and it is one of the things that holds Main Street together, and people take it for granted. I was on it the other day and it does not look good,” said Staffieri. He suggested a corporate sponsorship, such as one from Short Line Bus. “Let’s call it the Short Line deck, and make the bus stop there,” he said. Councilman Ned Lag added, “To find where that money would come from is a task.”

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Monarch butterflies: endangered species? T

his week we were thinking about two Upper Delaware River Valley conservationists: Barbara Yeaman and Ed Wesely, founders of the Butterfly Barn Nature Center in Damascus, PA. Last summer it closed after two decades during which Wesely “rescued monarch butterfly eggs and caterpillars from threatened habitats and, with the help of local children, nurtured and released more than 7,000 adult monarchs” (www.butterflybarn.org/). Today, throughout North America, monarch butterflies are in more trouble than ever, and it will take a massive effort on the part of many people and organizations to save them. Over the last 20 years, as the monarchs have lost 165 million acres of habitat, their population has plummeted 90%. Where once there were a billion monarchs, now there are an estimated 35 million. If that number sounds big, consider this: in one storm in January 2002 in the monarchs’ wintering grounds in central Mexico, cold temperatures and rain claimed 250 million butterflies (80% of their then population). What if a similar storm happened this winter? Well, you do the math. Recently, information about two important efforts to save monarch butterflies crossed our desk. Endangered species listing? Two weeks ago on August 26, three organizations—the Center for Biological Diversity, the Center for Food Safety and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation— joined by monarch butterfly scientist Lincoln Brower petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to put monarchs on the Endangered Species List. (Established under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, the list is a tool aimed at reversing the trend of human-caused extinctions by protecting endangered and threatened species and their habitats.) The government now has 90 days to consider if such a listing may be warranted. If the agency finds merit, it has up to a year to decide on and then to issue special rules to protect monarchs and their habitat. This would be followed by a period for public comment. This petition comes even as Congress looks at six bills that would roll back ESA protections. On Tuesday, September 9, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources took testimony regarding the so-called ESA Improvement Act of 2014 (HR4284) sponsored by Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX). This bill would amend the ESA to require the Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate with interested states on State Protective Action (SPA) plans when considering listing new species. Sponsors claim that SPAs would, in many cases, preclude the need for an endangered species listing and would assign species management authority at the state and local level. In its long history, this is only the latest attack

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne

Collecting milkweed seeds: Take appropriate precautions If you are going to collect wild milkweed seeds, be sure to take precautions. Milkweed sap can damage your eyes. The initial irritation is a bit painful followed by a cloudiness of the cornea, which can take a week to clear up. You don’t want this to happen to you or anyone who works with you. Wear gloves while collecting milkweed pods and avoid contacting your face, or region of the eyes, with the gloves. Wash your hands carefully after handling milkweed pods. If milkweed sap gets into your eyes or that of a fellow collector, seek medical attention immediately. TRR photo by Scott Rando

on the ESA. We believe that the act’s successes in saving species far outweigh its failures, which are largely a problem of waiting too long to list a species for it to fully recover. Grassroots campaign to save monarchs The other information that crossed our desk was about the 2014 Bring Back the Monarchs campaign by monarchwatch.org in which volunteers are being sought (1) to collect wild milkweed seeds and/or (2) to plant milkweed in every region of the country (monarchwatch.org/ bring-back-the-monarchs/campaign/2014-campaign). Milkweed are essential to the monarchs’ lifecycle, because its larvae feed on milkweed. The plan calls for forming partnerships with (a) nurseries to produce young milkweed plants (plugs) to be used in landscape restoration in cooperation with (b) organizations such as 4H groups, schools, science clubs, native plant societies, county conservation organizations, land managers and others to plant milkweeds. Seeds and plugs would be planted along roadsides, at nature centers, within municipalities, in natural landscapes adjacent to schools, businesses, private lands and other public lands. In the age of the Internet, here is the amazing thing about this initiative: monarchwatch.org is run by just three people. As their website says, “To take on this mission, we need to network with individuals and groups that share a similar vision. We need partners, resources (seeds, plants), and financial support.” Wouldn’t it be remarkable if their effort could succeed?

So here is the question: can just a few people—those seeking to have monarchs put on the endangered species list and those seeking to launch a grassroots campaign to replant milkweed from coast to coast—succeed in their efforts? We believe that if large enough numbers of people want to see this beautiful butterfly species saved, they will have to speak up and take action. From school children to grandparents, from gardeners to naturalists, from conservation organizations to concerned businesses, if you agree with us, please send messages to your elected officials and government agencies emphasizing the need to protect monarchs as endangered under the ESA. In addition, speak up whenever the ESA is under attack on Capitol Hill (as it often is, thanks to the powerful influence of land developers, resource extraction industries and large-scale farmers and ranchers). Take action by initiating local projects to save monarchs, such as collecting seeds and planting milkweed, or creating a monarch waystation (www.monarchwatch.org/waystations/) near you. What if countless roadsides of America were planted with milkweed to create highways for monarchs on their long annual migration? Wouldn’t that be a sight to behold? Without a groundswell of support for these beautiful creatures, their survival is in question. Their fate is in our hands. [Editor’s note: From time to time, Ed Wesely presents programs about monarch butterflies in conjunction with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. He also has a website at www.butteryflybarn.org.]

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MIXED GREENS

By Carol Roig Backroom maneuvering? The backroom maneuvering of Ed Sykes’ Town of Delaware board is once more demonstrated by the continuing membership on the board of Harold Roeder, who has sold his Hortonville home and purchased a home in Pennsylvania. Legally, membership on the board requires residence in the town. Is Roeder residing with his son, whose residence is in Delaware Township? Certainly the sale of one home and the purchase of another imply intent to change residence. New York State law distinguishes between residence, which can be temporary, and domicile, which is permanent. So, assuming Roeder is “residing” temporarily somewhere in Delaware, the board is taking advantage of that vagueness in the law. And the reason is clear: if Roeder can hold his seat until after the Democratic Party holds its caucus, then Sykes, et al, can name their choice to fill Roeder’s seat for the remainder of his term. If he resigns sooner, then an election for the seat would be held. Clever, maybe legal, but not democratic. Roy Tedoff Hortonville, NY

Can school’s buyers turn short-term success turn into long-term success? Now that the staggeringly unimpressive drug rehab has been chased out of town, the stage is perfectly set for the Weidens. However, as far I know, while they have provided a flowery mission statement buzzing with all the right catchphrases, no one has seen a business plan, heard from their management team, or investigated whether they have any experience running the type of demanding enterprise they are proposing to run. Will the merchants of Main Street long be happy if the new school project sucks away their valuable and limited clientele? Since the number of visitors to Narrowsburg is fixed, spending money at one place means not spending it in another. Have the Weidens ever tried to navigate the politics, boards, microscope and relationships that make Narrowsburg a continually quarrelsome place? Do they have any small-town development experience at all? Have they provided anyone with any real information with how they will make a go of this, other than the rumor that they have a lot of money, which in my experience is not always a good thing? Maybe Tony S. should be asking for a right of first refusal from these folks as well. For when they tire of the burden of losing money, they may very well entertain the same ideas that Buto or Shalam Lamm have. Charles Petersheim Eldred, NY

Sokol no longer owns former Barryville property We wish to express our displeasure of reporting the property involved as “Sokol” property. Though the caption under the photo does indicate “former Sokol Woodlands,” the article contained statements that could be construed as Sokol still being involved in the operation or activities on the property. Examples: “inspected the Sokol gym,” “and explained that Sokol had been,” “no concert would be permitted at Sokol,” “ticket sales for the concert at Sokol,” “transfer people who appeared at Sokol,” “refusal to the Sokol property owners,” “to notify the Sokol property owners.” To the best of our knowledge all exterior signage of Sokol was removed prior to the sale of the property. We believe the public should be aware that Sokol is in no way involved with the property, program and activities conducted at 211 Mail Rd., Barryille, NY. Milan S. Kovac Secretary, Sokol USA East Orange, NJ

Town of Highland adds clarification I write to clarify the situation that was the subject of your front page story “No Woodstock experience for Highland” (www.riverreporter.com/news/4302/2014/08/27/ no-woodstock-experience-highland). All references to the property and the concern that the town had with events taking place on the property in August pertain to the new owner, 211 Mail Road LLC. The town would like to make clear that Sokol aka Sokol USA and Sokol Woodlands Inc. was a fine taxpaying entity for many decades and a good neighbor. Sokol sold the property in June, 2014. There was never a violation or even a complaint about its operation. We welcome the new owner, 211 Mail Road LLC and hope that it will be as good for the community as was their predecessor, Sokol Woodlands Inc. Andrew Boyar, Supervisor Town of Highland

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Uptight and Out of Sight (Almost)

Science and sensibility

got some shocked questions recently from friends horrified by gruesome reports of birds fatally burned mid-air at a solar energy facility in the Mohave Desert. Buried in the news coverage was the fact that this was not a conventional photovoltaic (PV) array, but rather a solar thermal installation using concentrated solar power (CSP). The plant deploys 300,000 garage door-size mirrors that concentrate sunlight to boil water in three 40-story towers, producing steam for turbines that generate electricity. It’s a hybrid system that combines steam with the burning of natural gas and other fossil fuels. BrightSource Energy, which developed the $2.2 billion facility, says it can power 140,000 homes. They are planning an even larger plant with a 75-storyboiler tower near Joshua Tree National Park, but because it’s near a major migratory flight path, permitting may be delayed. While minimizing the number of bird deaths, BrightSource promised to look for remedies, and offered to compensate with a $1.8 million donation to programs to spay and neuter domestic cats who, they pointed out factually but irrelevantly, kill up to 1.1 billion birds worldwide each year. Humans are presumably smarter (subject to debate) and more personally accountable than cats, and there are lots of statistics that help us compare feline predation with human-caused damage. Five billion birds die in the U.S. every year; up to 1 billion from flying into buildings; 67 million from pesticides; 60 million by colliding with cars; 2 million in oil and wastewater pits; up to 328,000 in wind turbines. The BrightSource website recites some of these statistics in a further attempt to distract us from the deeper question. The question is: is CSP a sensible and environmentally responsible technology? Using solar power to create steam is a roundabout path to electricity generation, compared to PV. Google was an initial BrightSource investor, but withdrew in 2011 citing the lower costs and increasing productivity of PV. At the 2011 G-20 Summit, the chairman of Spain’s Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest electric utilities, called CSP technology “senseless,” citing CO2 emissions and the huge amounts of water used: 2,642 gallons per megawatt hour produced. In droughtstricken California, this ought to be a serious concern. And BrightSource’s website also touts its steam production for enhanced oil recovery and mining. With BP and Chevron as major investors, could the real attraction be the environmentally disastrous use of steam in hydraulic fracturing known as cyclic steam injection, used to literally melt bitumen in oil sands production? Ultimately, this is also a battle between utility scale, corporate controlled power generation and decentralized individual and micro-grid PV systems that are more resilient and less prone to corporate monopoly. Two-pointtwo billion dollars would buy about 1,000 megawatts of community-owned solar PV capacity, or solar PV installations on 220,000 homes, with no songbirds incinerated in mid-flight. As citizens and as consumers, we should demand the best possible energy alternatives. I am grateful to my bird-loving friends for steering me to a deeper understanding of what’s wrong with CSP.

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DEATH NOTICES

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

Eleanor B. Crum

Daniel S. Huebner

Eleanor B. Crum of Milanville, PA, a longtime resident of the area, unexpectedly passed on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was 73. A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Contributions can be sent to Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Daniel S. Huebner of Kauneonga Lake, NY, a lifelong Sullivan County resident, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY with his family by his side. He was 53. Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rt 17B & Mattison Rd., White Lake, NY with the Rev. David Coon officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Patricia Huebner FBO Brooke Huebner, c/o Martin Hersh, PO Box 567, Liberty, NY 12754 or to White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church, PO Box 208, White Lake, NY 12786.

Catherine Mary Dalconzo Catherine Mary Dalconzo of Hankins, NY, a former employee of the New York City School Board of Education and a former New York City police officer, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at her home. She was 51. A funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, September 6, 2014 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Obernburg, NY. Father John Bida officiated.

Elva C. Hauser Elva C. Hauser of Callicoon Center, NY, the former Director of Personnel Services at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. She was 78. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY. Burial will be made in the Callicoon Center Cemetery, Callicoon Center, NY. Donations can be made to the Callicoon Center Fire Dept., Jeffersonville First Aid Squad or to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties.

Robert E. McCauley Robert E. McCauley of Callicoon, NY, a retired foreman for the Town of Hempstead, Long Island, died on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Catskill Regional Medical Center Harris, NY. He was 82. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 9 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home in Callicoon. Cremation will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the American Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave. 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

HONESDALE, PA — Dr. Mort Malkin will present a lecture-demonstration on “Changing Your Chemistry” on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Wayne Memorial Hospital in the second floor David Katz Conference Center. Dr. Malkin, who has come to be known as “The Walk Doctor,” will define the term “aerobic” and list the few exercises that qualify as high-grade aerobic according to the definition. He will demonstrate how ordinary brisk walking can be turned into a strongly aerobic activity by changing form to employ the large muscles of the upper legs and mid-body. Dr. Malkin will also review the many medical benefits of aerobic exercise— from reversing coronary heart disease, to losing weight and preventing obesity, to preventing chronic back pain. He will also discuss three additional health issues that can be treated with a healthy lifestyle that includes aerobic walking. Lastly, Dr. Malkin will show attendees how aerobic walking is used in training for such sports as soccer, boxing, baseball, football and basketball. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.

Seminar to prevent youth violence and bullying

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis Police Department and Port Jervis CityWide Neighborhood Watch will host a seminar titled “Youth Violence & Bullying” on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at the Drew Methodist Church Hall. Members of the Port Jervis community will learn about the dangers of threatening behavior, such as bullying, both verbal and physical fighting, weapon use and aggression on social media. Chief of Police William Worden said, “Our community crime prevention seminar brings together educators, law enforcement officials, and community representatives to raise awareness and provide valuable information pertaining to issues surrounding bullying and youth violence with the goal of supporting our school district and community with embracing a culture in which bullying and youth violence is not acceptable nor tolerated.” According to the Institute of Education Sciences, in 2011, 20% of high school students were bullied at school, and 33% reported being involved in a physical fight in the last year. For more information contact the Port Jervis Police Department at 845/858-4079. Continued on page 10

Lois G. Houghtaling Lois G. Houghtaling of Prompton, PA died Friday August 29, 2014 at her home after an illness. She was 80. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale with Rev. Mary Bryant officiating. Interment will be in the Pine Mill Cemetery.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

DID YOU KNOW?

By Eileen Hennessy

was at Heinleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store last Sunday having a great breakfast made by Chef John and enjoying the company of Joy and Earl Bertsch, Betty Baker, Supervisor Gary Maas and Denise and Art Thompson of Narrowsburg. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so nice to be out and about in the community and have nice people to talk with. On Sunday, August 24, Maya (age 7 ) and Taylor (age 6), daughters of Brian and Katrina Heinle, took it upon themselves to set up a lemonade stand on Heinleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball field and to sell lemonade and chocolate chip cookies as a fundraiser for the Cochecton Center Community Center, which needs a new roof. They raised and donated their proceeds of $190. We should all commend them for their young community spirit, along with their parents, who supported their efforts. The Community Center thanks them for their thoughtfulness and their generosity. You go girls! The Cochecton Youth Group had a great weekend that began Friday night with a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesâ&#x20AC;? at the Callicoon Theater, and on Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Villa Roma the kids had a ball in the pool, driving bumper boats

By Grace Johansen and go carts and just having fun. On Saturday, October 25, we are having our Fall Harvest Day. Dress up, come out, and have fun. The event is for Cochecton Youth only. If anyone wants to bring a Tricky Trunk, call Eileen at 845/252-3568. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming events. On Saturday, September 20, the Cochecton Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is having its annual chicken barbeque from 2 to 4 p.m. at the parking lot of Cochecton Mills. For more information call Sean 845/932-8282. On Sunday, September 21, the Cochecton Preservation Society is hosting Coffee, Tea and History. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will focus on letters from soldiers to family back home in Cochecton from 1800 through 1901. There are 46 family names from this area mentioned in letters. It is a free event, and refreshments will be served at intermission. I would like to welcome home Pvt. Brandon Tyler Kent, who graduated from Parris Island, SC and is now a United States Marine. Have a great week and e-mail leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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ere, in August 1918, are folks waiting for the train at the Narrowsburg station. In the right background is the Oakland Hotel, in business until 1926 when it burned to the ground. Hats for women were in vogue at the time, and here the two young gals hold their hats in hands.

From the Ruth & J. Frank Behling collection. The Tusten Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Fiduciary workshop for non-profits MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Public Library and The Greater Pike Community Foundation will host a fiduciary workshop for board members and staff of not-for-profit organizations on Monday, September 22, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Pike County Public Library (PCPL), 119 East Harford St. The four-hour workshop will be conducted by Kurt R. Bauman, MBA, and executive director of the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) and division manager, Community Services, NEPA Alliance. The program will provide tools and guidelines for nonprofit leaders and board management to avoid risks and maximize opportunities for your organization. Cost is $20 per person. Refreshments and dinner provided by the Waterwheel Restaurant. Space is limited; register in advance. Reservations can be made via email to kirk.mackey@gmail.com.

Learn home canning in new Sullivan County EaT Kitchen LIBERTY, NY — A workshop on home food preservation using the hot water bath method is being offered on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will hold this introductory class on the fundamentals of canning in its new Entrepreneurial & Teaching (EaT) Kitchen. The Eat Kitchen is located at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Master Food Preservers SueAnn Boyd and Jessica Gibbons will teach how and when “hot pack” is preferable, basic canning safety, and the proper hot water bath canning procedure. Participants will take a prepared food sample home. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment of $25 is required in advance. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845/292-6180 or emailing SueAnn Boyd at srb46@cornell.edu.

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Free career counseling sessions at the library

GHP offers third free business seminar of 2014

MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will offer Career Counseling Sessions on Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, October 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, October 23 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free one-on-one individualized career coaching sessions are available. Job seekers will meet with a career coach to get help writing their resume and/or cover letters, exploring career options, developing effective strategies for their job searches, or preparing for job interviews. Each session will be one hour long. “Although the economy is showing signs of improving, many unemployed or underemployed workers are still looking for work,” said one of the career coaches Gregg Knowles. “They need to know how to portray their skills on a resume and during interviews, find jobs in the hidden job market, deal with age bias, and master the often impersonal technology-driven job search.” Registration is required. Call the library 845/794-4660, ext. 7 to register for one of these sessions.

HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP), in conjunction with the University of Scranton, Small Business Development Center, will host “Become a Better Communicator” on Thursday, September 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dime Bank’s Operations Center Training Room, 1210 Sunrise Ave. The Dime Bank is the sponsor for this seminar, which is free of charge and open to the public. It will be presented by Donna Simpson, Consultant Manager of The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center. In this seminar you will have the opportunity to get an overview of the communications process, learn better ways to be a better communicator on the job including non-verbal communication and participate in hands-on activities that will improve your communication skills. You do not have to be a Honesdale business person or GHP member to attend. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For a registration form or more information, call Jackie Murphy at 570/253-6864 or Gail Tucker at 570/253-5492, or you can email Jackie at astitchintime2@gmail.com or Gail at ghp@visithonesdalepa.com. Deadline for registration is September 22.

A new high school equivalency prep class starts PORT JERVIS, NY — A TASC Preparation Class (GED) will begin September 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the Port Jervis Free Library. This class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from September 22 through January 21. New York’s GED test changed to the Test Assessing Secondary Education (TASC). If you passed sections of the GED exam from 2002 to the present, you might be able to get credit for those sections. Take this class to learn what the new test is all about, as well as prepare for it. Some scholarships available; transportation provided to some tests. Instructors are Dawn Clune and Jackie Broder. Registration fee for entire course is $12.

The Cooperage Farmers’ Market every Wednesday! | 4:00 to 6:00pm

Real Be Easys: A 90’s Dance Party! Saturday, 6th | 8:00 to 11:00pm

Open Mic Night Wednesday, 10th | 7:00 to 10:00pm

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Saturday, 13th | 7:30pm, doors 7:00pm

SEEDS What’s New in the Renewable World Wednesday, 16th | 7:00pm, doors 6:00pm

All Acoustic Bluegrass Jam Wednesday, 17th | 7:00 to 10:00pm

Family Game Night Thursday, Sept. 18th | 6:00 to 9:00pm

Field to Main Fundraising Dinner Saturday, 20th | (tickets required)

Open Electric Jam Wednesday, 24th | 7:00 to 10:00pm

Celebrate Recovery Thursday, 25th | 5:00 to 6:30pm

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eaten, including mushrooms. Whitmore said, “The various tastes, qualities, and energies found in a diet of diversity make for great health. It is important to eat a variety of fresh natural foods. Mushrooms are an important aspect of dietary diversity.” He has experimented with shiitake cultivation for the last few years. This program will focus on mushrooms of fall. Bring your questions. Whitmore is available for private tours and for events. Contact information will be shared at the program.

september 2014 happenings!

High energy bills

Learn how to forage for mushrooms PORT JERVIS, NY — Nathaniel Whitmore will present “Autumn Foraging for Mushrooms,” a part of the Backyard Series, at the Port Jervis Free Library on Thursday, September 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program will be held in the Community Room. As a wild-foods enthusiast and quasivegetarian, Whitmore delights in variety. He derives almost all of his nutrition from plant sources, and he believes that his success in doing so is largely due to variety. There are many forms of plant life found in nature that can be

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Library offers survey on when to have fall storytimes

Presentation of research on school houses of Wayne County

MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library offers two free early literacy storytimes throughout the year; one for toddlers and one for preschoolers. They will continue to offer these programs in the coming year, in addition to continuing the Spanish/ English story time. However, they need your help deciding when to have them. Help them pick the perfect time for storytime. They would like as many people in the community to be able to take advantage of this program as possible. Let them know which days and times are good for you by filling out a brief survey. The survey form is accessible online on the homepage of the library’s website (www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org), on the library Facebook page, or you can fill out a copy at the library.

EQUINUNK, PA — The Equinunk Historical Society will feature historian Mimi Steffen in a program about “School Houses of Northern Wayne County” on Saturday, September 13, at 1 p.m. Through 20 years of rigorous research and continuing study, she has compiled a program based on photographs of rural schools in Preston, Scott, Buckingham, and Manchester townships. She has also published several books relating to this subject. She is in the process of compiling a data base of teachers who taught in these rural schools. The society’s Calder Museum is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk. Museum and gift shop doors open at noon. Call 570/224-6722 for information.

Western Sullivan Public Library announces Teen Book Club JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Beginning October 2, the Western Sullivan Public Library will offer a brand new Teen Book Club. The theme for this year is “Fractured Fairytales” and the group will read and discuss novels that bring a modern twist to classic tales. Ages 12 and older are welcome. The club meets at the Jeffersonville branch on the first Thursday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m. On October 2 they will discuss “The Iron King” by Julie Kagawa, a fairytale for the new millennium. On November 6 is “Abandon,” by Meg Cabot, an update on the myth of Persephone and Hades. On December 4 is “The Ocean at the End of the Lane,” by Neil Gaiman, about what happens when you find magic in your own backyard. Register by calling 845/482-4350, or emailing KOHara@rcls.org. For more information visit Facebook, Twitter @ WSPLibrary, and www.wsplonline.org.

Craft vendors, artists and food vendors sought HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) is looking for craft vendors, antique dealers, artists/artisans or a small specialty food cart (must fit easily on the sidewalk) for the upcoming “Harvest & Heritage Days.” This two-day event will be held on Honesdale’s Main Street on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots of activity up and down Main Street during this event and we welcome you to be a part of it. Vendor fees are reasonable. The event is being heavily marketed and always draws a big crowd. For a registration form, questions or additional information, call the GHP at 570/253-5492 or email ghp@ visithonesdalepa.com. To be included in the event tabloid (28,000-plus printed and distributed), you must get your completed registration form and entry fee in by September 12. Last date to return forms for general participation is September 24. Continued on page 12

CONGRATULATIONS! PVT Brandon Tyler Kent

E-mail your answers to Eileen@riverreporter.com, or call 845-252-7414 x 35. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries. Good Luck!

Graduated from Parris Island South Carolina on September 5th 2014 is now a

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Volunteer training teaches you to work safely as a team with the horse to provide GAIT riders with a happy experience while improving their balance and coordination.

Therapeutic horse riding center seeks volunteers MILFORD, PA — GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center is a Professional Association Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Premier Accredited Facility. GAIT TRC’s usual training schedule for new volunteers is every first Saturday of each month. Due to a busy schedule, GAIT’s last scheduled volunteer training course for the year will be on Saturday, September 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This will be the last volunteer training for new volunteers until next year, but they still need volunteers all year long. If you are interested in volunteering at GAIT TRC, call 570/409- 1140 and plan on coming to the next volunteer training. GAIT TRC provides equine experiences, both on and off the horse, for children and adults with special needs. They abide by the PATH Intl. code of ethics and safety standards for all those will special needs and for those who need a horse in their life.

Picnic planned for region’s dairy farmers HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Holstein Club will host its Dairyman’s Picnic for all dairy farmers and agribusinessmen in Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Susquehanna counties in Pennsylvania and Sullivan, Delaware and Orange counties in New York on Saturday, September 20 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at John Wetmore’s Auction Center, 39 Happy Hollow Ln., Honesdale. Guest speakers will be Ken Raney from the Pennsylvania Holstein Association and Tim Rogers from Select Sires. A covered dish and a donated item for auction will cover the entry fee. A benefit auction will also be held. RSVP by September 13 to Bob Wood 570/224-4189 or John Wetmore at 570/493-6995.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Listeners who tune in to Sullivan County’s #1-rated morning show on Thunder 102, will hear a slight change beginning Tuesday, September 2. Long known as “Ciliberto and Friends,” the show will change its name that day to “Ciliberto & Semerano.” Thunder 102 broadcasts from its studio at the Colonial Square Mall in Liberty, NY. The name change reflects the continued and e v e r -i n c r e a s i n g popularity of Contributed photo Michelle Semerano, Paul Ciliberto and who joined the Michelle Semerano program five ago. The new “Ciliberto & Semerano” on Thunder 102 will continue building on its awarding-winning tradition. Unique in the Hudson Valley, the show, hosted by Paul Ciliberto and Michelle Semerano, features national and local celebrity cohosts, on-air and telephone interviews, and a wide-range of information on community, business, media, charitable and social issues, interspersed with news and weather reports, as well as up-to-theminute emergency information.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — For those interested in learning about Cub Scouting in Sullivan County there are a few events coming up. Cub Scouting is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for boys in the first through fifth grade (or who are seven to 10 years old).

St. Paul’s celebrates Oktoberfest NARROWSBURG, NY — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold a bratwurst dinner on Saturday, September 20. The Oktoberfest menu for the evening will include freshly-grilled bratwurst, homemade German potato salad and sauerkraut, applesauce, bread, dessert and beverages. Tickets cost $10 for adults and all take-outs, $7 for children six to 12 years of age. Children five and under are admitted free. The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church at 31 Contributed photo Erie Ave. Tickets Art Hawker gets into can be purchased the spirit of St. Paul’s in advance by annual Bratwurst Dinner. calling the church Freshly-grilled bratwurst office at 845/252- accompanied by side 3919; Rosemary dishes and dessert will be Rosenberger at served at the church and 845/887-4135; or available for take-out. Charlie Knapp at 845/252-7131. Tickets can also be purchased by stopping by the church during its Saturday 4:30 p.m. service or Sunday, 9:30 a.m. service. Tickets also will be available at the door. Everyone is welcome to all of St. Paul’s activities. For more information, call the church at 845/252-3919 or send an email to StPaulsNarrowsburg@gmail.com.

• Cub Scout Pack 106 in Jeffersonville meets at the First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m.; their first meeting is on September 11. For more information contact Edward Hanslmaier, Cub Master, at 845/482-4055. • Cub Scout Pack 101 in Rock Hill is having a Join Scouting Night on Monday, September 15 at 6 p.m. at the Rock Hill Fire House. For more information contact Billie Waterton, Cub Master, at 845/421-2350 or email runningwynn@yahoo. com. • Cub Scout Pack 87 in Grahamsville will have information available at the TriValley Elementary Open House at 6 p.m. on September 23 and 25. For more information contact Julie Furman at 845/985-7248. • Cub Scout Pack 717 in Liberty is having a Join Scouting Night on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Elementary School cafeteria. For more information contact Nancy Esposito, Committee Chair, at 845/292-2683 or email nesposito@hvc.rr.com.

To locate other scouting units in your area visit www.beascout.org or contact the Hudson Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America at 845/566-7300.

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, nearly 13 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and so it’s no surprise that most of us have known someone who’s suffered from this difficult and often deadly disease. Many pet owners, too, have faced this disease, with an estimated six million cases diagnosed annually in cats and dogs, as reported by the National Cancer Institute. In fact, pets can suffer from the exact same types of cancers as we humans. Cancer itself is the result of irregular DNA, which then causes irregular cells that continue to replicate without regulation. There is a long list of causes for irregular DNA, but some of the most common include simple genetics, hormones, infections, radiation and even medications. Cancer in animals does not discriminate based on age, sex or breed. However, some breeds are predisposed to develop certain types of cancer, as these are often hereditary. For example rottweilers, great Danes and Irish wolfhounds are some of the more common breeds to de-

velop osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Golden retrieves, Labrador retrievers, and boxers are some commonly found to have hemangiosarcoma of the spleen (tumors of the spleen) that may also spread to the heart. Cats, on the other hand, do not have as many breeds predisposed to cancer; however, purebred cats appear to be more strongly represented. Some of the most common cancer symptoms noted among canine and feline patients include increased drinking/urination, loss of appetite, sudden collapse/weakness, fever, vomiting, or lymph node enlargement. If your pet shows any of these symptoms, be sure to have it seen immediately by his/ her veterinarian. There are a number of tests required, first to diagnose the type of cancer and secondly its stage, just as with people. The most common tests include a complete blood count, chemistry analysis, urine sample, feline snap test for FIV/FELV (cats only), X-rays, ultrasound, aspirates or biopsies. These tests help you and your vet get a full picture of what is going on so you can formulate the best medical ther-

apy plan. In some cases, patients may require surgery to remove tumors or masses either on the skin, bone, or an internal organ. In some instances your veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary oncology specialist or other specialty service to better assess your pet’s condition. Some treatment plan options may include a series of injectable chemotherapy drugs, oral chemotherapy drugs, radiation, surgery, or even a combination of all the above. Unfortunately, some patients suffering from advanced stages of cancer may show no improvement from medications, and surgery may be prohibited. In these situations, veterinary hospice/palliative care may be considered. You and your veterinarian can determine the best course of action for your pets and assess what you both feel gives them the best quality of life. The most important thing is that you keep in mind what is best for your pet, and sometimes that may not always be the best thing for you. [Dr. D’Abbraccio can be reached at Catskill Veterinary Services or by emailing jdabbracciodvm@icloud.com. ]

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world, I’m here to attest that miscommunication happens, as do errors. Most shelters are understaffed with an over abundance of animals in their care. I would challenge anyone to show me a workplace where every person communicates perfectly, and no mistakes are ever made. Animal shelters and humane societies are no different. I contend that had the dog been wearing proper identification and/or been microchipped the story would have had a different ending. We are all human, and humans make mistakes. Any dog can get loose. Even the best fence has a gate that might accidentally be left open. Dogs on tie-outs can slip their collars and go running free. Handlers can trip and fall and drop their leashes, and off goes Rover. Electronic containment systems can have power failures and off goes the dog to new-found freedom. These are all real-life scenarios that can result in a lost dog being found by a good Samaritan and taken to the nearest shelter or humane society. Most shelters will immediately scan an incoming animal for a microchip, and if one is found, calls to the owners are made so that the dog can be returned to where it belongs as quickly as possible. Both New York and Pennsylvania have dog licensing laws that require that dogs be licensed and be currently vaccinated for rabies. Both states’ licensing agents provide license tags for the dog to wear and all vet clinics provide a rabies vaccination tag for pets that are vaccinated. It only takes a moment to attach these tags to your dog’s collar. ID tags with names and phone numbers are readily available, as are collars with your name and phone number embroidered into them. These are additional ways to help your lost dog find his or her way home safely. In my experience, the majority of stray dogs and cats that wind up in the shelter system are not carrying proper ID and that makes the task of getting them home safely so much more difficult. While we all expect dogs to be held for the mandatory holding time, in most cases once that time is up, the pet can be adopted out, transferred to another agency, or euthanized with no recourse for the owner. It is just as important to make sure that all of the information that goes with a pet’s ID is up-to-date with the owner’s most current address and phone number as well as a trusted secondary contact in the event that the owner cannot be reached. Having all of this in order will help to ensure a speedy recovery should your pet become lost. [This column ran in August 2013. It is reprinted here because of the importance of pet owners having proper ID for their animals and because Sue Frisch is taking a short hiatus.]

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Coaxing music from a cigar box By ANYA TIKKA

ORTH BRANCH, NY — Cigar box guitars—made from cigar boxes, as the name suggests, or almost any other kind of box that serves as a resonator— have served generations of musicians. Some of them simply couldn’t afford to buy a regular guitar and some went on to become famous, including music legends Jimmy Hendrix and Paul McCartney, said Mike “Katfish” Karash at his recent workshops at the Old North Branch Inn. Most folks who play them don’t make it that far but simply enjoy playing or making the instruments. Katfish and his wife Suki came at the invite of the inn’s owner Victoria Lesser, who met the Karashes on a visit to Florida and was impressed with their talents. On a hot Saturday, members of the local community gathered to the well-organized workshop where Katfish taught everything you ever wanted to know about cigar box guitars. He had prepared a take-home handout, and instructed the group step by step, interspersed with anecdotes about how he first started to build them. “I have kids and grandkids, and my grandfather used to build rocking chairs, and tables, and cradles, so when I grew up, I built tables, cradles, and rocking chairs for my grandchildren, until my kids said to me, there’s no more room, can you build something else?” Turns out, the whole family is musical, so after investigating, Katfish started to build dulcimers, eventually graduating to cigar-box guitars. Starting with the neck, the participants in the workshop used new pieces of wood that they sanded themselves, although Photo by Anya Tikka Suki Karash plays a bass cigar box it could have been a guitar. People make guitars with broomstick or even everything from shoe boxes, tissue metal. Next Mike explained how to mark boxes and milk cartons. frets; then all about

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Asher and Lucy Frank work on their guitars, while dad Jeremy watches and helps. piezos and magnetic pickups, resonators, tuners and strings; how to tune and put it all together; and finally where to go for help. Websites like cigarboxnation.com, where cigar box-guitar enthusiasts meet, give many detailed links, as well as listing places where to go to meet other cigar-box guitar enthusiasts. Suki gave a guided tour of the many different cigar box guitars Katfish has built that were on display in the spacious movie theater/bowling alley/dining room of the historic inn. “Every guitar has a name,” she explained. The name is often based on the materials the guitar is built from, like a pineapple bowl, a catfish-shaped piece of wood, or a hard hat. Other intriguing materials Katfish has used to build the cigar-box guitars include a child’s crutch, a washboard, an ironing board, an automobile hubcap and a milk can. “Anything he can find lying around,” Suki added with a smile. Taking part in the workshop were Lucy, 11, and Asher Frank, 9, whose dad Jeremy brought them along. Lucy was sanding the neck and trying not to sneeze from the resulting dust, and Asher watched with interest while their dad gave a helping hand. “We’re playing in my brother’s wedding in October,” dad Jeremy said. Both kids already take guitar lessons. If building and learning to play the cigar box guitar goes according to plan, Lucy will use her instrument at the wedding to play with her dad. The family splits time between Philadelphia and North Branch. The kids said they had fun and were learning a lot. Ramona Jan, who came from nearby Damascus across the river, explained, “I have a puppet business, and I thought I’ll come to learn this. Maybe I can use it in my puppeteer shows.” She noticed the care with which each detail of how to build the guitar was being taught at the workshop. Friends Don and Sandy Straub from Binghamton sat listening and occasionally softly strumming their own cigar-box guitars in the background, providing examples of what they sound like. They came along to the workshop for support and for the musical jam that followed.

Mike “Katfish” Karash makes guitars out of cigar boxes and just about anything else that can serve as a resonator. He shared his skills in a workshop recently at the Old North Branch Inn.

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The Boxcar Lilies: Angelic three-part harmonies HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will host The Boxcar Lilies in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. The trio plays a mix of folk, country and bluegrass accompanied by clawhammer banjo, ukulele, bass and washboard. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www. harmonypresents.com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance in Hawley. Advance tickets cost $16 and door tickets cost $20. When purchasing online, ticket buyers can get $1 off their order by sharing the event on Facebook at checkout. For more information call 570/588-8077.

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HAWLEY, PA — Nick Vatterott headlines Comedy Night at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill on Friday, September 12 at 8:30 p.m. In 2010, Vatterott was named one of the “break-outs” at Montreal’s Just For Contributed photo Laughs Festival by the Hollywood Nick Vatterott Reporter and since then has performed on “Conan,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and has a halfhour special on Comedy Central. Also performing are comedians Mara Marek and Andrew Collin. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www. harmonypresents.com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. Advance tickets cost $16 and are available the week of the show, and door tickets cost $20. When purchasing online, ticket buyers can get $1 off their order by sharing the event on Facebook at checkout. For more information call 570/588-8077.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Laugh Tour comedy series will be held on September 13, October 11 and November 8 at the Arnold House, 839 Shandelee Rd. On Saturday, September 13 at 9 p.m. the headliner is Ophira Eisenberg. She has been seen on “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson,” Comedy Central, VH1, NPR’s “Ask Me Another” and “The Today Show.” The host is Rich Kiamco, as seen on “The Howard Stern Show,” “The Wendy Williams Show,” BRAVO, “Good Day NY,” and WE-TV. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-838-3006 or at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/857235. There is no drink minimum.

Historian Carol Smythe on her new book GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Town Historian Carol Smythe will give a talk on her new book, “Around Neversink: From the Rondout Reservoir to the Neversink Reservoir,” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Time and the Valleys Museum on St. Rt. 55. Published by Arcadia Publishing Company, this illustrated book is full of rare photos taken throughout both the Town of Denning and the Town of Neversink, many from private collections and never before published. Smythe’s enlightening and entertaining writing breathes life into these rare photos with

amusing anecdotes and interesting historical information. Smythe’s illustrated talk will give an overview of the town’s history, including early families, schools, churches, agriculture and more. This free program includes refreshments, and signed books will be available for sale during the program and afterwards at the museum’s shop and at www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. All proceeds benefit the Time and the Valleys Museum. For more information contact Smythe at 845/985-7700.

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The Manhattan Symphonie

Tribute to American Movies: Manhattan Symphonie returns to Milford Theatre MILFORD, PA — The Manhattan Symphonie ensemble is returning to the Milford Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on September 13. The concert is presented by Kindred Spirits Arts Programs. Led by founder and conductor Gregory Singer, the symphony will present a “Tribute to American Movies.” The program will include grand Hollywood theme music from “Superman,” “On the Waterfront,” “Titanic,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” It will also include a few pieces you might not expect in a program of Hollywood music. “We must thank not only the composers who worked in Hollywood but also the many movie directors who use classical music or have made successful movies about composers, such as Amadeus,” said Kindred Spirits artistic director Yosif Feigelson. “For our ‘thank-you,’ the concert will start with a few movements from Beethoven’s symphonies No. 6 (“The Pastoral”), which inspired the wonderful centaur episode in Disney’s ‘Fantasia’ and No. 7, used so well in ‘The King’s Speech.’” Tickets cost $20 at the box office or $15 when purchased in advance at www.kindredspiritsarts.org or Books and Prints at Pear Alley, 220 Broad St. Children under 15 are admitted free.

Movies in Monticello: ‘Belle’ and ‘Up’ MONTICELLO, NY — The Youth Committee of the Monticello Interfaith Council, in partnership with the Village of Monticello, is holding an ongoing series of free movies for the community. The group holds matinee showings on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center. Snacks and refreshments will be available. “Belle” will show on Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. The film is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy captain. Raised by her aristocratic greatuncle and his wife, the color of Belle’s skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, she falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son who, with her help, advocates for social change. Rated PG. “Up” will be shown on Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 845/295-2445 or email monticellointerfaith@gmail.com. Continued on page 18

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CALLICOON, NY — CineArt will present “The Hundred-Foot Journey” at the Callicoon Theater from Friday, September 12 to Monday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m., with one matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The film stars Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal and Charlotte LeBon and is directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. The film is rated PG. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory (Mirren), the proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own eatery only 100 feet from her restaurant. CineArt is a partnership between Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) and the Callicoon Theater that promotes and screens independent, foreign and art films. Admission costs $10 ($8 admission on Mondays and matinees) and $7 for children under 12 at all shows. A percentage of the profits and $1 per person from ticket sales benefit theDVAA. For more information, call 845/887-4460 or visit www.DelawareValleyArtsAlliance.org.

The Old Time Fiddlers celebrate 35th anniversary BEACH LAKE, PA — The Old Time Fiddlers are celebrating 35 years of performing traditional music. They have a special concert and workshop on Saturday, September 13 to commemorate this occasion. Tim Crouch will offer a workshop on fiddling at the Beach Lake Fire Hall at 2 p.m. This workshop is free for fiddlers or people thinking they want to learn how to play the Contributed photo fiddle. At 7:30 p.m. a concert will Champion fiddler commence, featuring The Old Time Tim Crouch Fiddlers followed by Tim Crouch. Crouch will play a mix of bluegrass, western swing and old-time fiddling classics such as Arkansas Traveler, Sweet Georgia Brown, Orange Blossom Special and many more. Crouch, a five-time Arkansas state champion fiddler, has been playing mandolin and fiddle from the age of seven. At the age of 19 he joined Grand Ole Opry stars “Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys” and toured with them for two years. He has recorded or performed with Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton and many others. Admission for the concert costs $10. Refreshments are available, provided by the ladies’ auxiliary. Tickets are available at the door with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 570/224-6330 or email fiddlinaround@verizon.net. Continued on page 20

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Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen returns HONESDALE, PA — RiverFolk Concerts will welcome back the award-winning bluegrass band Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. at The Cooperage. Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen play a wide variety of new acoustic American roots music focusing on bluegrass and acoustic country, yet blues, folk, swing and jazz also shine through as influences. In 2013, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen received three awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and for 2014 they have been nominated in four categories. Solivan and banjoist Mike Munford, guitarist Chris Luquette and bassist Dan Booth simmer a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills. Their new album “On the Edge” was called “a fine sophomore

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Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen release from one of the most exciting bands in bluegrass today” by Engine 145. Suggested donation is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Reservations can be made by calling 845/252-6783 or emailing riverfolkconcerts@frontier.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. with light fare available from Willow River Café. BYOB. Visit www.riverfolkconcerts.com for more information and links to Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen’s music and videos.

Acoustic Bluegrass jam at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — On Wednesday, September 17 another Acoustic Bluegrass Jam will be at The Cooperage from 7 to 10 p.m. This Acoustic Bluegrass Jam will be led by Buckshot Jenkins and Ron Penska. It’s an event for both bluegrass musicians and bluegrass listeners alike. All instruments will be welcome, but leave your amps at home. Bluegrass is a form of American roots

music within the country music genre. Its roots are actually found in Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and English folk music with later influence coming from the music of African-Americans through the incorporation of jazz. This is a donation-based event and contributions are appreciated. BYOB. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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VonSteuben Germanfest This year we have a brand new band

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They promise to give the festivities a shot of adrenalin! They come all the way from Buffalo, NY and are coming to to Yulan to oompah us like never before! So put on your lederhosen, tune up your yodel and let’s show them how we do it in Yulan! • We have also made an effort to have more kid friendly activities. Face painting, bounce house, fire truck slide, climbing wall and an arts & craft area. • The German Dancers will be appearing under the big top this year and want to give everyone a chance to scuplaat along with the best! • Of course this year we will feature German specialties prepared by our local restaurants and more common fare by the fine chefs at the Yulan Fire Department. • All to be washed down with both domestic and imported beers. • We will also be serving a selection of wines and soft drinks. Please plan on coming out on

Saturday, September 13

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Fun for the whole family! Admission : Only $5.00 Children under 12 free! Free parking!

For directions and information about becoming a vendor contact; Dave Preston (516) 885-1021 • daveprestonn@gmail.com or Jeff Haas (845) 557-8431 Check out our website at: http://vonsteubenday.yulanfd.com/

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Beaverwood Farm Petting Zoo Horse and Carriage Rides Bouncy House • Beautiful Mums

Enjoy a Picnic in the Backyard Park Kids Contests & Prizes (get a picnic lunch at a local eatery!) Palm, Tarot & Psychic Readings Float Your Boat Down Our Stream – Message in a Bottle Pie Auction Bake Your Favorite Pie and Delicious BBQ Enter the Best Baked Pie Contest Good Local food Tricky Tray (Drawing at 3:30PM) Street Vendors WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS: Community Art Project Storytime with Aileen Gunther “The Big Logo Reveal” Kids Activities & Raffles

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Double art openings at the DVAA Paintings and drawings by mother and son

Photographs by two friends

ARROWSBURG, NY — “Mother and Son: Paintings and Drawings” by Diane Green and Isaac Green Diebboll opens with a reception on Friday, September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery. The reception will feature a special piano performance by Isaac. The exhibit will be on view through October 4. “My son Isaac and I are drawn to the figure as a representation of the human connection to either self or in relationship with others,” said painter Green. “Our work is both personal and metaphorical and is driven by an intuitive spirit for a larger meaning that is often not nameable.” Green’s paintings are layered, detailed and delicate. Figures are abstracted from their context, forming a narrative that isn’t fully stated. Born in Boston, Green received her BA from Bennington College and her MFA in painting from Yale University. She lives in New York City, where she runs The Green Studio School in lower Manhattan. She has had a number of solo and group shows in New York City, Philadelphia, and most recently at the Cynthia Winings Gallery in Blue Hill, Maine.

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Isaac Green Diebboll’s drawing “Girl with Hope” and Diane Green’s oil painting (detail) “heard” “Thinking about the weight and shape of a rock, balanced in the palm of my hand, I draw faces from my mind,” said Green Diebboll. “These faces are one person I recreate differently again and again; a human in time and space, hoping and suffering.” Born and raised in New York City, Green Diebboll received his BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2011 before moving to Callicoon. Here he founded the North School Studio with a mission to “broaden cultural awareness and reinforce social infrastructure through projects and collaborations.” Green Diebboll also makes short films, which have shown at several US film festivals, including New Orleans and Maryland. For more information call 845/252-7576 or visit www.delawarevalleyartsalliance. org.

ARROWSBURG, NY — A two-person show of photographs by John Back and Jan Tyniec opens with a reception on Friday, September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Loft Gallery. The exhibit will be on view through October 4. Though educated on different continents, the artists share an affinity for the formal traditions of art, and both are interested in capturing the essence of observed details in the landscape. The pictures they have chosen for this exhibit—Tyniec’s Bonsai photographs and Back’s “Variations” series—reflect intense observation of their immediate surroundings, and the desire to create images that move toward abstraction of shape, shadow, scale, color and pattern. Both are producing work that explores landscape and vegetation in the Northeastern US and in the tropics. Back has worked as a photographer in New York City since 1980. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Back earned his BS in Art from the University of Wisconsin and his MFA in Photography from Rhode Island School of Design. “I have specialized in photographing art,

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John Back’s photograph (color) “1123” and Jan Tyniec’s photograph (b/w) “Bonsai” architecture, design and personalities,” he said. He currently lives in Barryville, NY and maintains a photography studio in Greenwich Village, in what was previously a rehearsal space for Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground. Born in Poland in 1960, Tyniec received an MFA from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw before he moved to New York City in 1986 and earned another MFA from Hunter College. “In my works I have been avoiding storytelling and references of scale and time in order to unravel meaning,” Tyniec said. “I remain most interested in exploring the relationships between culture and nature.” He currently he lives in Pike County, PA and Bali, Indonesia. The two artists have been friends and colleagues for more than 25 years.

Big Eddy Film Festival announces film selections

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Big Eddy Film Festival has announced its official selections for its third annual event to be held at the Tusten Threare in Narrowsburg September 19 to 21. The film selection includes four documentaries, two narrative features and 21 short films, plus a program of films currently being made by local youth. Five of the film selections have a local connection to Sullivan County and/or the Catskills region. There are two programs of family-friendly short films. Tina Spangler, program director of the festival, said, “The festival will feature an exciting array of new work by established and emerging filmmakers covering fascinating subjects and captivating characters.” Tickets and all-access festival passes will be available at BigEddyFilmFest.com or by calling 845/2527576. Opening-night film tickets cost $15. All other individual tickets cost $10. All-access passes cost $100, and include admission to a Saturday evening cocktail party. Children under 12 may attend any film for $5; children under 5 attend for free. All screenings take place at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St. Below are descriptions of the feature films, and the titles of all other presentations. There will also be documentary shorts on the theme of “I Heart New York” and “Forces for Good,” “Animated Tales: shorts for kids” and “Icehouse Arts Kid Flix.” For a schedule of days and times of all screenings, visit bigeddyfilmfest.com/schedule.

“Goodbye to All That”

“Alive Inside”

Director: Angus MacLachlan (Opening night feature)

Director: Michael Rossato-Bennett

A light-hearted comedy about divorce in the age of smart phones and online dating, “Goodbye to All That” follows the loveable, if clueless Otto (Paul Schneider) through his first befuddled months after his wife (Melanie Lynskey) unceremoniously files for divorce. Co-starring Amy Sedaris, Heather Graham and Heather Lawless, the film chronicles Otto’s surprisingly prolific sexual encounters, each pushing him beyond his comfort zone. Directed by screenwriter Angus MacLachlan, best known for writing the 2005 film “Junebug,” the film is ultimately a portrait of a good man struggling to be a role model and reliable parent for his pre-teen daughter (played by the show-stopping Audrey P. Scott).

This joyous cinematic exploration shows music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. The documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. The film chronicles the healing power of music, focusing on individuals who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. (Watch the trailer at www.aliveinside.us/#trailer.) Note: This screening is sponsored by Elizabeth Kubenik in memory of William Hughes.

“Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter” Director: David Zellner A reclusive Japanese woman discovers a VHS copy of the Cohen Brother’s film “Fargo” and sets off on a treasure hunt to Minnesota to find a large case of money buried in the snow in the movie’s pivotal scene. This hauntingly beautiful film with a whimsical streak won a special jury award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, and numerous audience awards at festivals around the world. In English and Japanese with English subtitles.

“The Case Against 8” Directors: Ben Cotner, Ryan White “The Case Against 8” is a behind-the-scenes look inside the historic case to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage. The high-profile trial first makes headlines with the unlikely pairing of Ted Olson and David Boies, political foes who last faced off as opposing attorneys in Bush v. Gore. The film also follows the plaintiffs, two gay couples who find their families at the center of the same-sex marriage controversy. Five years in the making, this is the story of how they took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Watch the trailer at /www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l8rFk1cte0.) Note: This screening is sponsored by GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Catskills) and The Upper Delaware LGBT Center.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Shine on harvest moon

es, it’s here. Actually, by the time this column hits the stands, September’s full moon will have come and gone, but still… even if I wanted to stop the seasons from changing I cannot. Autumn has many glorious aspects to embrace, including (but not limited to) the burst of fall foliage that sweeps across the Upper Delaware River region and the plethora of festivals celebrating the annual harvest. In anticipation of the great pumpkin, barn dances, corn husking and scarecrow contests about to (delightfully) occupy my time, I decided to stick a little closer to home over the past week and swim a few extra laps around the lake during my down time, lest the days shorten without my taking full advantage of the warmer temps that still prevail. A last-minute announcement that Janet Burgan would be performing in Bethel, NY (www.dancingcatsaloon. com) attracted my attention, since I rarely have an opportunity to catch her act. Burgan (www.janetburgan. com), who splits her time between New York and Pennsylvania, concentrates her talents on folk music, but her repertoire began with musical theatre, allowing her to connect with the audience in a folksy, intimate way that disarms and charms instantly. Having shared the stage with luminaries like Dwight Yoakam and Dave Alvin, Janet is equally at home playing solo acoustic tunes as she is plugged in with others, and she chatted with the crowd in between songs, making sure that she had some face time with Dharma the Wonder Dog before her final set. Burgan is “always happy to be playing here at home,” and locals have caught her at tractor parades in Callicoon, NY, CBGB’s in NYC and at the Harvest Festival (www. bethelwoodscenter.org) right around the corner from my neck of the woods. Having been reminded of that, I decided that there was no time like the present and consulted with the pooch, before deciding what our next destination should be. She was all for the festival, but insisted on stopping in to visit with Victoria Lesser (www.theoldnorthbranchinn.com) beforehand, since Lesser always has homemade doggy bones on hand and was hosting a variety of local authors from both the Writers Circle of Wayne County and members of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective, who promised to be reading excerpts from new and

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Janet Burgan took time out from her busy schedule to play at the Dancing Cat Saloon last weekend.

Members from the Writers Circle of Wayne County and the Upper Delaware Writers Collective convened to read excerpts of their works at the Old North Branch Inn.

The Just Sixties band regaled the crowd at the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival with stories, anecdotes and songs.

Monticello’s Shaun Cergill and Christina Rossi brought baby Emily out to the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival for some fun in the sun last weekend.

yet-to-be-published works. Many of these writers are quite accomplished in their respective fields, and while I might have been more drawn to the novelists among them, poetry enthusiasts were in the house as well. While I may not be a fan of haiku (short, 17-syllable poems that use sensory language to capture a feeling or image), I suspect that may be a result of my penchant for hyperbole. The inn was packed, and I walked away with a greater respect for that which I do not understand, as well as a reading list for the upcoming winter months, thanks to the efforts of this talented group of authors. With a reading of my own (www.catskillartsociety.org) breathing down my neck, I often find myself inspired by the work of others, so (fingers crossed) I hope you won’t be bored in two weeks, when you stop by CAS to see the dog. Since the Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods draws a large crowd every Sunday during the month, and the theme rotates, I usually catch a few, knowing that the vendors and entertainment changes weekly. I love strolling the grounds, catching up with friends and sampling the treats proffered at the farmers’ market, which was (as always) bustling with activity. As folks attempted to make their way through the corn maze, the dog “pawsed” for her admirers. and I paused to listen to a band I had not heard before. As if they had read that I don’t necessarily care for “nostalgia” acts, Marty Safran, Rob Gerver, Donnie West and Phil Carollo threw down the gauntlet before me, defying me to not love their act, which the program announced would present the stories and the songs known as “Just Sixties.” Assisted by narrators Barbara Trobiano and Linda Gerver, the show highlighted many of the bands and entertainers that imprinted an entire generation (mine) and was (IMHO) really, really good. I joined an appreciative audience basking in the sun, and we all sang along as these guys (www.JustSixties. com) sang hit after hit, not attempting to recreate the originals but to simply entertain in their own style, with solid vocals interspersed with trivia about the various stars that performed the tunes originally. I’ll admit it, “Just Sixties” made me feel good and that ain’t easy, curmudgeon that I am. As I gaze at the harvest moon tonight, I might even wax nostalgic for a moment before the moon (and good mood) wanes. Shine on!

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Public Auction - 3 Local Estate Auction Cub Tractor, Guns, Fine Furniture, Antiques and Collectables, Ford E350 Utility Box Truck, Nathans Hot Dog Cart, Box lots

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Directions: take RT 6 to Honesdale, turn onto Old Willow Ave (by Wal-Mart) to the stop sign, at the stop sign turn onto the Brook Rd, follow for approx 5 miles, make a right onto Slish Rd the 2nd driveway on the left. Follow signs GUNS: Remington Gamemaster model 760 30-06, Marlin model 336 35Rem,b Springȴeld M1 Garand riȵe 30-06, Ammo,Rugar 77 Tang safety 7mm,New York Arms side by side 12ga.,Ranger side by side 16ga., Marlin 89c 22,Win. 94 30-30,recurve bow,collector&hunting knives,ice tipups,ȴshing boat, Tools:SUNSTAR SCOOTER(EX),b IH Cub tractor, lawnmowers, handtoolsb allum. tool cabinet, vice, ȴberglass ladders, 2004 FORD E350 BOX UTILITY VAN 6.0 DIESEL 81600 MI. (SELLS ABSOLUTE TO SETTLE ESTATE), NATHANS HOTDOG CART(EX),Radial arm saws,generator,rototiller,Surge milker,antique chainsaw,egg baskets,wooden chicken crates, Antiques & Collectables:TV Tubes,b stoneware crocks(1 gal. to 25 gal.),b & jugs, pitcher pumps, painted handsaws, blue mason jars, dough maker,#3 traps (Victor & Pioneer),”BUDDY L STEAM SHOVEL” Tonka trucks,Texaco ȴretruck, Castmetal collector cars (v nice), collector trucks & matchbox, enableware, jewlery, apple peelers, candy molds, rag & area rugs (some oriental), snowshoes, binoculars, ȴshing equip, hunting knives, Coleman lantern& cooler,bcut glass, mantle & wall clocks, marbles, Yamaha & other guitars, inȵatable raft, gas mask, lamps (Ti΍any type) & oil, trains (HO&o27) plus accessories, signed oil paintings, baskets,Western saddle, Myer’s Rum punch bowl set,campaign buttons,castbank collecton, 1920’s kitchen stu΍,Little Big books,old greeting &post cards(nice),Depression Glass,milkgllass,old irons(some very rare),tinware,sapppan ,smoker,old phono-recorder,Pearl& goldbjewelry,bikes,milking stool, lawn windmill,cast iron pans &griddle,milkcans, silverware,old box cameras.bAvon bottles, old bottles, Hoover For President sign, indian arrowhead, cow bell foreign coins¤cy(some Japan), old spectacles, savings bank(Bank of Matamoras), wind up toy, doll collection,b Furniture: hutches, Very long (9’) dining room table w/chairs(new), roll top desk, couch (new), patio furniture, (glasstop iron Vnice), 4 Cracker Barrel rocking chairs, bar stools, cameras, wicker, piano stool, end & co΍ee tables, plant stands, bookcases, curio cabinets, v nice secretary desk, armoire,2handcarved oak highback beds,gun cabinet,oak dressers,Dickson potbelly stove,wood-coal stove,Very old brass bed(v nice),Pine bedroom set, Singer sewing machine,small sideboard,bBARN WILL BE FULL EX. QUALITY FOR THIS SALE DEFINITELY SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY AT THIS SALE!ONE MORE ESTATE COMING WATCH FOR UPDATES (updated 9-9-14 added pics.) To consign please call John at 570-253-1648 Auctioneers Note: This is only partial list more consignments arriving daily. No buyer’s premium Terms: cash or good PA check with driver’s licenses. Food and bathroom facilities will be provided. Visit www.wetmoreauction.com or auctionzip.com for pictures and up-to-date information Sale Conducted by: John H. Wetmore AU005268 570-253-1648 Auctioneer License Information: AU005268

WHERE AND WHEN Fri., Sep. 12 Comedy Night with Nick Vatterott

HAWLEY — Comedy Night at Harmony Presents featuring Nick Vatterott, Mara Marek and Andrew Collin, 8:30pm. Vatterott has performed on Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and has a halfhour special on Comedy Central. Tickets $14-20. www.harmonypresents.com.

PIKE County — 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.

Congregation Agudas Achim welcomes the Levins

Pinchot Family and Milford Historic Walking Tour

LIVINGSTON Manor — Agudas Achim will welcome Ira and Julia Levin to the pulpit as the new Cantoral duo. The Levins will also present a short educational program at 7pm with services beginning at 7:30pm. 845/439-3600.

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.

Sat., Sep. 13 ‘Anything Goes Hike’

HAWLEY — Hike PPL’s Wallenpaupack Creek Trail with Pocono naturalist and WNEP-TV personality Rick Koval, 1pm. Search for salamanders, dragonflies, edible plants, poisonous mushrooms and more. Meet at Wallenpaupack Creek Trail trailhead along PPL Drive. Contact 570/253-7001 or visit www.pplpreserves.com/events/.

Angelic harmonies & strings: Boxcar Lilies

HAWLEY — The Boxcar Lilies plays Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Mix of folk, country, and bluegrasstinged Americana music. Featuring guitar, clawhammer banjo, ukulele, bass and washboard. Tickets $16-20. www. harmonypresents.com.

Cafe Risque Drag Cabaret

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. ANNUAL INVENTORY AUCTION Saturday, 2FWREHU • Bidding Starts at 9a.m.

FARM • INDUSTRIAL • LAWN & GARDEN

FORESTBURGH — The Wigsticks Drag Troupe will perform a bawdy, scandalous evening of song, dance and fashion for the benefit of WJFF at the Forestburgh Tavern. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 8pm, featuring musical numbers and a fashion auction, modeled by WJFF volunteers. Food and drink will be available. 845/482-4141.

Champion fiddler Tim Crouch in concert

BEACH LAKE — The Old Time Fiddlers are celebrating their 35th anniversary of performing and promoting traditional music and dance by hosting a special concert featuring champion fiddler Tim Crouch at the Beach Lake Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Admission is $10. Refreshments are available. The hall is handicap accessible.

Chicken BBQ

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Pike County Developmental Center tricky tray

GALILEE — Chicken BBQ, takeout only, at the Galilee Grange, 12 noon-3pm. Sponsored by Abrahamsville United Methodist Church. 570/224-4056 or 570/224-6346 for tickets.

Harvest Festival and Farm Appreciation Day

GALILEE — Celebrate the joys of rural living at the Galilee Unity Grange, 11am-4pm, rain or shine. Old time fun and games begin at 11am. A Blessing of the Animals at 12 noon. Music starts at 1pm. Country life crafts and food. Tractors and everyone welcome. Chicken BBQ dinners available pre-order only at 570/224-6346.

Live music: Al & John at Callicoon Brewing Company

CALLICOON — AL & John return to Callicon Brewing Company 8pm. No cover. 845/887-5500.

PaPA Party

WHITE MILLS — “Inspirations of SouthEast Asia” by Yvonne Parker and “Faces of Burma” by David Forsyth, 2pm. Cocktail reception and light refreshments to celebrate the end of the summer 2014 season at Pa PA, 3-5pm.

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.

Rural schoolhouses of Northeastern PA

EQUINUNK — The Equinunk Historical Society will feature historian Mimi Steffen in a program about “Schoolhouses of Northern Wayne County” at 1pm. The Society’s Calder Museum is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk. Museum and gift shop doors open at noon. 570/224-6722.

Screening of ‘To Be Forever Wild’

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center, in cooperation with Morgan Outdoors, will show the PBS documentary filmed in the Catskills, “To Be Forever Wild” in the Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, 7pm. A nonfiction film that inspires people to reconnect with nature, wherever they happen to be. Admission: $5. 845/4394810.

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 oj. New this year, blueberry pancakes. Requested donation $7 for adults and $3 for children.

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.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service

BEACH LAKE — Dr. William Rowe, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Scranton, will continue and conclude his exploration of the concept of “status anxiety” at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. His talk, inspired by Alain de Botton’s book, will focus on remedies and solutions.

Mon., Sep. 15 Groundbreaking ceremony

MONTICELLO — Groundbreaking ceremony of the new home of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library at 479 Broadway, 2pm. 845/794-4660.

Tues., Sep. 16 Cub Scout Pack 71 Recruitment Event

MILFORD — Boys starting grades Kindergarten-fourth can learn about joining Milford Cub Scout Pack 71 at the First Presbyterian Church, 7pm. They can play marbles and do the Chocolate River Relay Race. 973/903-2832 or email milfordpack71@gmail.com.

Wed., Sep. 17 Meeting of Long Term Care Council

MONTICELLO — Meeting of Long Term Care Council in the Legislative Committee Room at the Government Center, 100 North St., 3-4:30pm. The Long Term Care Council is the advisory board for SULLIVAN NYCONNECTS, the single Point of Entry for information on long term services and supports in Sullivan County. 845/807-0257.

Professional Women of Sullivan County meeting

LIBERTY — Professional Women of Sullivan County meeting at the Liberty Diner, 6pm. $12 per person, soup, salad and choice of 1/2 sandwich. Guest speaker Lisa Calora will speak on creative writing. RSVP by Sept. 15. Email debbiemorellis@outlook.com or call 845/292-7915.

YEL! FEST #6

BETHEL — YEL FEST #6, Young Emerging Leaders’ sixth anniversary festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts/Event Gallery, 200 Hurd Rd., Wed., Sept. 17, 5:30-8:30PM. Come celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Sullivan County’s young professionals group, YEL is a taskforce of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $20.

Thurs., Sep. 18 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.

Pork dinner

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Pork dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:307pm. Adults $10, child $6. Take-outs available. Benefit: Sullivan-St.Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star.

Fri., Sep. 19 Live music: Kevin Campion at Callicoon Brewing Company

CALLICOON — Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Party at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St. Corned beef and cabbage special. Music by Kevin Campion. 845/887-5500.

Mamakating’s Local History

WURTSBORO — An evening with John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, discussing local history in The Fellowship Hall behind the Community Church of Wurtsboro, 134 Sullivan St., 7pm. Free admission. 845/888-8004.

Paddle on Lake Wallenpaupack

HAWLEY — Paddle on the lake with watershed management district’s Nick Spinelli, 5-7:30PM. Life jackets must be worn. Registration required; limited to first 25 people. Kayak rental available by Northeast Wilderness Experience, $30 for single; $45 for double. Contact 570/253-7001; visit www.pplpreserves. com/events/.

Silverstein: A theatrical reading

HAWLEY — Theatrical reading of Bill Donnelly’s most recent work, “Silverstein” at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Writing a will can be hysterically funny when written by the patriarch of a wonderfully dysfunctional yet relatable family. Tickets $10-14. www. harmonypresents.com.

Supermarket Bingo

LIBERTY — Supermarket Bingo at The Masonic Lodge, 20 Eagle Drive. Doors open at 5:30pm, calling starts at 6:30pm. Sponsor: Revonah-Lincoln-Kiamesha Chapter #443, Order of the Eastern Star. Admission: $5. Door prizes, raffles, refreshments.

Sat., Sep. 20 Bethany Library fundraiser

BETHANY, PA — Art and antiques auction at Bethany bandshell by the library. Buyers preview items at 10am; auctioneer Sue Kinzinger starts 11am. Proceeds benefit library, historical society and restoration of bandshell. 570/251-4346.

Bus trip to Hunterdon Hill Playhouse

GLEN SPEY — Join the Lumberland Seniors at Hunterdon Hill Playhouse for the show “A Playhouse Christmas,” a musical. Show on Nov. 7, Must sign up by Sept. 20. Bus departs 9am. Includes lunch, show, bus, taz and gratuity. 845/856-1464.

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Annual local fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

LDRED, NY — Debra Gabriel was just one of 15 participants who decided to go bald to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer during this year’s St. Baldrick’s annual head-shaving event in Eldred last weekend. “It felt so good to be part of the Line of Hope, raising money to half fund the St. Baldrick’s Foundation,” Gabriel said, proudly posing for a photo show off her bald head. “I am truly humbled by the generosity of my friends and family. “As they were shaving my head, I felt a bit over whelmed. My heart breaks for the children and their families... The true heroes are the children fighting this battle every day.” Debra’s goal was to raise $500. As of Monday noon, she had raised $1,050 with some more to come. She has till the end of the month to raise money.

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Before and after: Debra Gabriel shaved her head last weekend to help raise money to fight childhood cancer.

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Service Directory

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

Affordable Dentistry

Builder

Excavating & Landscaping

Painter

Solar Energy

DENTURES $499.00 each & up EXTRACTIONS with DENTURES 150.00 each & up CAPS $500.00 & up Call for appointment

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

D&R EXCAVATING AND LANDSCAPING

B&L HOME INTERIOR

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

KELLAM’S PAINTING

Storage

SOUTH FALLSBURG DENTAL

5203 Main St., Rt. 42, South Fallsburg, NY H 845-434-1202 \

Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

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

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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

570-253-3788

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

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

JS ELECTRIC

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

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Serving Sullivan County 26 Years Experience • All forms of Electrical work Voted Best Electrician 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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

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

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

Serving the Tri-State Area for 18 Years! CAC Garden/Koi Ponds, Landscaping, Full Service Excavation, Authorized San Juan Pool Dealer & Installer Patios, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concrete 845-292-7707

Fabrication Wood & Metal Fabrication • Wood & Metal Supplies 1585 Beach Lake Highway 570-729-0506

Glass HONESDALE GLASS COMPANY

Plate Glass, Table & Desk Tops, Mirrors, Insulated Glass, Safety Glass, Farm & Construction, Store Fronts, Entrance Doors We Replace Fogged or Broken Windows & Patio Doors 570-251-9744 When you call, you speak with the owner HonesdaleGlassCompany.com

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

Heating

Interior & Exterior, Paint & Stain, Power Washing, Deck Refinishing, Log Home, Vinyl Siding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • 570-352-3198 Interior & Exterior, Deck Preserving, Roofing & Repairs • Pressure Washing FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • Guatanteed Bob: 570-253-9424 home Shawn: 570-352-4740 cell

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

Plumbing & Heating

Swimming Pools

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

HALLORAN FARM

Roofing

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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

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BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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

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

Sand & Gravel

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Septic Service

MARHAREX STONE & LANDSCAPING

Tree Service

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

“We’ve got you covered” Voted BEST Roofer 2009 - 2013 Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Insured, Commercial, Residential All Phases of Roofing Including Metal

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

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

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

Full Service Tree Care • Tree Removal & Pruning Fertilizer & Insecticide Treatments Organic Pesticide Spraying • Member TCIA 845 557 8051 Licensed NY/PA deroskartreeservice@yahoo.com In business since 1993 • Fully Insured

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

MACIEJEWSKI LANDSCAPING, INC.

WOOD & COAL STOVES

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

All phases of landscaping Specializing in stone walls, walkways, patios, veneer & cultured stone • Excavating 570-729-8395 Patios, walkways, retaining walls fencing, tree removal Mowing & Clean-ups • 845-468-0130 www.CreativeEarthLandscape.com

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RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

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

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KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

Septic Pumping, Jetting, Line Cleaning Video Inspection & Drainfield Restoration 845-292-1494 • 570-729-7645

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

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

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

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

Got a story to tell? The River Reporter is looking for talented freelance feature writers to cover the interesƟng people, places and happenings that contribute to making the Upper Delaware River Valley so special. Interested? Send a resume, a wriƟng sample of a feature story you have wriƩen and an idea for a feature story you think The River Reporter’s readers would like to know about. Send materials to Jane Bollinger, Managing Editor, The River Reporter, P.O. Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or email to jbollinger@riverreporter.com

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TRUCK MECHANIC Must be experienced & qualified in heavy trucks and equipment. Must have own tools, be dependable and honest. FT positions open. FT salary $30k to $60k. Benefits available for career minded individual.

Call or apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc. 845-856-1142

Dismantlers/Scrap Yard Hiring metal sorters, metal buyer, torch men, equipment operators. Full time/part time. Port Jervis, NY. Call 845-856-1142.

Social Media and Sales Coordinator needed for Narrowsburg area Design/Build firm. Good pay. Flexible schedule possible. Send resume to SullivanCountyDesign@gmail.com.

Want to join The River Reporter team? We’re recruiting an experienced Sales Manager to lead our established sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales ability, have an energetic and positive attitude, be able to help drive competitive sales goals and have experience managing an established team. This is a salaried position with competitive commission benefits.

Kindly send resume to jobs@riverreporter.com. Please, no calls.

Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845/557-8548 “I recently placed an ad in The River Reporter for a rental property that I had listed. Within a day or two I had several calls to look at the property. It was rented very quickly because of this ad. Thanks River Reporter!” Dawn J. Curreri, Associate Broker @ Eagle Valley Realty

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

Moving Sale/Garage Sale

Lisa’s... Not Just Antiques!

is hosting an estate/moving sale from

Thursday, September 11 - Sunday, September 21. Rain or Shine! Brass Queen bed, Solid Wood Queen bed;Brass full size headboard, twin beds, oak dressers, Heywood-Wakeȴeld vanity, Lane midcentury dining room set; dressers and full size bed, china cabinets, tables, Lane co΍ee tables, lamps, dishes, knick-knacks, tools, books, DVD’s, pots and pans....too much to list. bMust sell all to have room for Christmas items....No reasonable o΍er refused! Sale is located at: 355 Beach Lake Highway (Rt. 652), Honesdale, Pa. 18431 Sale hours are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. 6 days a week. Tuesday’s bybchance. There will be something new everyday; so stop by several times! 570-352-3500.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: JAM TWO, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on August 27, 2014 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: PO BOX 574, NEVERSINK, NEW YORK, 12765-0574 Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 9 Notes LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/13/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Spring St, Fallsburg, NY 12733. Purpose: any lawful activity. 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Each year the Sullivan County Office for the Aging is required to submit to New York State Office for the Aging an Area Plan outlining the actions to be taken in the next year in the Older Americans Act Programs and Community Services for the Elderly Programs administered by our office. We are now preparing the Area Plan for State fiscal year 2015 beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016. In accordance with Federal guidelines, One Public Hearing will be held so that all interested parties can be heard on October 15, 2014 at the Monticello Neighborhood Facility, Jefferson Street, Monticello NY from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Following the Public Hearings, all comments will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee and staff of the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, thus permitting recommendations pertinent to the Plan to be incorporated into the Final Area Plan. Deborah E. Allen, Director Sullivan County Office for the Aging FIREWISH LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/21/14. 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, 1855 E. 21st St., Brooklyn, NY 11229. General Purposes. WHITE WILLOW SHOP, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY

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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.

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Legal Notice served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 8 Richards Ave., Monticello, NY 12701. General Purposes.

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

Chung Hing Industrial LLC (LLC) filed Articles of Incorporation with the New York Secretary of State (SS) on May 23, 2014. LLC’s office is in Sullivan Country. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any service to LLC’s principal business location at 247 W 38th Street, 8th Flr. NY NY 10018

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.

8 Richards Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/19/14. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against LUCY

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Notice of Formation of HERFGOLD PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 08/25/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Adam Gold, P.O. Box 2021, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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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.

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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 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

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opened and read. 2015 Lawn Mowing Services (B-14-65) 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: September 12, 2014 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 26, 2014: Countywide Auditing Services (R-14-12) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: September 12, 2014

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SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, 2014 • 29

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!

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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 ____________________

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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 __________________

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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 ____________________

BEST PLACES TO SHOP Antique Store _____________________

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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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

Westie quarterback Richard Shevak is congratulated in the end zone by seniors Justin Dorman (61) and Ronj Padu (81) after running 24 yards for the Dawgs’ second TD early in the second quarter.

Fast start

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Nothing builds confidence like a win to start a season, and for five of the seven Sullivan County football teams, that is just what the first week of action yielded. Considering that the only two teams to suffer defeats were playing other county teams, it would have been impossible for all seven to be victorious. Sullivan West registered a 14-6 nonleague win over James I. O’Neill, the two-time defending Section IX Class C champion. O’Neill was moved up to Class B this year, but the Westies made it two in a row against the Raiders, counting last year’s momentous 2625 homecoming win, which was also a non-league affair. Senior quarterback Richard Shevak hit fellow senior Ronj Padu on an 80-yard TD pass play on the Bulldogs’ second play of the game. Shevak added a 24-yard run early in the second quarter for the Dawgs’ second score. Sophomore Austin Melchick scored the two-point conversion for the 1-0 Bulldogs. Shevak rushed for 140 yards on 10 carries. Andrew Stabbert had 70 rushing yards on 10 carries and was the team’s leading tackler. The Dawgs travel to Roscoe on September 13 for another non-league tilt. Eldred got a late TD pass from quarterback Hunter Kolvenbach to Josh Warren to help the Yellow Jackets eke out a 13-7 nonleague win over Roscoe-Downsville. Eldred travels to Livingston Manor on September 13. New Monticello coach Eric Hipsman mentored the Panthers to a 39-0 non-league win over Ellenville. Devin Williams completed two TD passes to Dante Smalls, and he ran for another. Smalls had five receptions for 85 yards. Sean Jackson rushed for 111 yards on 10 carries. Sterling Morrison had a two-yard TD run and Travis Kelly returned a fumble 60 yards for another score. Liberty smothered Livingston Manor 41-0 in a non-league road win, as senior quarterback Morris Schrader completed seven passes for 181 yards and two TDs. Roy Penn-Consentino rushed for a pair of touchdowns and 72 yards. Class D Manor is returning to varsity action after a one-year hiatus in jayvee. Liberty (1-0) travels to O’Neill for a non-league game on September 12. Tri-Valley bested last year’s winless total with a 41-14 non-league win over Class D Pine Plains. Senior quarterback Justin Swarthout rushed for 85 yards on nine carries and scored three TDs. He completed three of eight passes for 59 yards and one TD on a pass to senior Jared James who rushed for another. Sophomore Michael Schulte rushed for a score. Senior John Killian had 123 yards on 18 carries. Tri-Valley hosts Ellenville on September 13. For ongoing stories, visit www.sportsinsightsny.com and be sure to look in on www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com with a panoply of county superstars. Parents from Sullivan West, Eldred and Tri-Valley who are interested in having Richard shadow their sons or daughters for the season to provide them with a DVD of outstanding action shots at the end of the season should e-mail rross@ sportsinsightsny.com.

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THE INCOMPLETE ANGLER

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This boatload of tires and debris was removed from the West Branch of the Delaware River on August 27 during a river cleanup sponsored by West Branch Angers, Patagonia, Inc. and Friends of the Upper Delaware. Seen here are river guide Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? Decker and FUDR Executive Director Jeff Skelding. Water Act. This loophole, commonly known as the Halliburton loophole (as former Halliburton CEO Dick Cheney fixed this into the bill) must be plugged. Recently, I had a wonderful day fishing with the blind. When it concluded, Peter Kolesar and I took a drift from Hale Eddy to Balls Eddy. The river was lovely and clear. I caught a fine fish. It was a magnificent day. But as we glided through the Mud Flats, we saw countless tires on the river bottom. The spell of a perfect day was broken, ruined. Thankfully, on August 27, 32 volunteers responded to the invitation of West Branch Anglers, Friends of the Upper Delaware River and Patagonia to do a river cleanup on the West Branch of the Delaware River. There were nine drift boats, and after much hard work, 143 tires and many bags of river debris were removed from the river. I salute all the river champions who participated in this river cleanup and especially the sponsors. But as glad as I was about the cleanup of Mud Flats, I could not help but think: Is this how we take care of the beautiful gift nature and the good Lord have given us, our home, our earth? For every tire that some volunteer labored to remove, there was some thoughtless individual who despoiled the river in order to save the disposal fee of a few dollars. So it boils down to this: There are people who put bad things into the river and people who take them out. Which one are you?

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Celebrating public lands

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

ifty years ago, on September 3, 1964, the Wilderness Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, following 60 drafts authored primarily by Howard Zahniser of The Wilderness Society and eight years of diligent effort. The Wilderness Act initially protected 9.1 million acres of federal land under the National Wilderness Preservation System, which today includes 758 areas totaling approximately 110 million acres in 44 states and Puerto Rico. The legacy of this significant legislation that made public lands a top priority continues to enhance our lives and the lives of those yet to come—both human and nonhuman. Later this month, National Public Lands Day will be observed on September 27 (visit www.publiclandsday.org). Seize the opportunity to explore and to celebrate our public lands with a visit or volunteerism. Take advantage of fee-free offerings that encourage all of us to visit our public lands. Federal land management agencies, including the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service will waive entry fees or standard amenity fees for visitors on this day.

America’s public lands include more than 600 million acres and a variety of interesting features, such as the tallest waterfall in North America (Yosemite Falls, CA), the largest collection of blossoming cherry trees in the world (Branch Brook Park, NJ) and the largest park in the U.S. (Adirondack Park, NY). Lend a hand in support of local initiatives on public lands. One to consider is a work project at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA on September 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volunteers will stabilize a section of the existing Forest Discovery Trail degraded by storms and time. The

TRR photos by Sandy Long

Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA is seeking volunteers to help with a trail restoration project on National Public Lands Day, September 27.

y Club Presents the 2nd A r a t o R nnua rty e b i l L

ip rit, Beer & Wine Tastin

Fundraiser Saturday, September 27, 2014 4-7 PM

Catskill Distillery at the Dancing Cat Saloon in Bethel Spirits distilled on the Catskill Distillery premises • Beer Tasting by Gasko and Meyer - 4 unique beers to taste Wime for tasting provided by Bashakill Vineyards Also taste Trout Town American Amber Ale presented by the Roscoe Beer Company Cheese Tastings by Formaggio Cheese • Light Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres by Dancing Cat Saloon Live music by Dennis Newberg • Tours of Distillery available. • Door prizes, 50-50 raffle and loads of fun!

Donation: $40/person Proceeds benefit the Liberty Rotary Club Scholarship Fund 10% food discount at Dancing Cat Saloon after event

group will reinforce the trail surface with fresh wood chips. The trail is used by visitors and school groups to learn about forest health and science, today’s forestry challenges and the history of forest conservation in America, including a re-created campsite used in the early 20th century by students of the Yale School of Forestry. (For information, contact Lori McKean at lmckean@fs.fed.us or 570/296-9630). Finally, check out a nearby trail in the Upper Delaware River region. Some great options are listed at www.trailkeeper. org/trail.

For Information and Reservations: Call 845 798-2188 email: cdtripsLLC@gmail.com website: www.libertynyrotary.org

A view of High Point State Park, New Jersey, from the lawns at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Many state parks host events like tree plantings, educational workshops, hikes and litter removal projects on National Public Lands Day.

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