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Delaware councilmember’s residency questioned

By ANYA TIKKA

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TRR photo by Fritz Mayer Cold-water releases into the West Branch and other tailwaters were discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition.

Tailwaters Coalition holds inaugural conference

By FRITZ MAYER

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ALE EDDY, NY — The first-ever meeting of the Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition (UDRTC) was held at the West Branch Angler Resort on September 12, drawing about 70 people concerned with trout fishing, the reservoirs, flooding and other river issues. The rivers at the center of the discussion are the main stem of the Delaware River north of Callicoon, and the West Branch and East Branch, which flow from the Cannonsville Reservoir and Pepacton Reservoir respectively to meet the main stem at Hancock.

With the creation of the reservoirs decades ago, there was also the creation of a cold water fishery, which has become an economic engine for the region. A report prepared by Shepstone Management estimates the economic impact of the cold water fishery on the region at $414 million. The report also says there is potential to add $274 million with more consistent cold-water releases from the two reservoirs.

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ORTONVILLE, NY — Tempers flared at the Delaware town council meeting September 10 when Steve Lundgren, one of the residents and a former candidate to become town supervisor, spoke during the public comment period. “I want to address the matter of Councilman Roeder’s not being a resident in Hortonville anymore,” he said, and “I’m not questioning the legality of it, but is it ethical, moral, is it the right thing to do?”

Harold Roeder sold his house on July 17, according to Zeke Boyle, who spoke after the meeting.

Roeder explained during the meeting that he’s maintaining a local address by living in his son’s house until he has completed moving all the stuff he’s accumulated over 45 years from his four-story barn and shed.

He continued that his wife has already moved to Pennsylvania, and he intends to move once he’s completed the required clean-up of the property he’s sold; then he’ll resign.

Supervisor Ed Sykes took up the question in Roeder’s defense. “He’s a good man. He’s lived here all his life and he’s a good man. If you were in the same position as him, you’d be extended the same courtesy.”

He continued, raising his voice at times, “If he was a rabid anti-fracking, a fanatic, you’d be OK with him.”

Debbie Hornbeck who was attending the meeting interjected, “I resent the way you respond to us. We’re just asking questions. The point is, the intention is there.”

Outside the town hall, some of those who raised the questions explained, “We’re all Democrats, and they’re all Republican. We think they’ll just appoint another Republican instead of us having an election in November.”

September 17 is the first day after the deadline to file to get a new name on the ballot, and the speakers thought Roeder was hanging on until then so that no election could take place and there would be no possibility of getting a Democrat on the council.

“We want an election, not an appointment; that’s democracy,” Boyle said.

What are the issues that would be addressed if a Democrat got in the council?

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Town of Delaware Supervisor Ed Sykes, left, debates the matter of residency of Councilmember Harold Roeder, as Councilmember Alfred Steppich looks on.

Steve Lundgren “More about the environment,” Boyle said. “Address climate change, the environment. It’s not about fracking only.”

“Our point is there’s a large portion of people in town whose voices are not heard,” he added.

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Suspect named in cop killing

By FRITZ MAYER

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LOOMING GROVE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have named a suspect in the killing of Bryon Dickson, 38, and the wounding of trooper Alex Douglas, 31.

PSP say they have an arrest warrant for Eric Frein, 31, of Canadensis. As of the afternoon of September 16, Frein was still at large and considered armed and extremely dangerous.

The information was released by state police commissioner Frank Noonan at a news conference TuesContributed photo day, who described Frein as a survivalist, and said he also has a criminal Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson background.

Noonan said Frein was still armed with the rifle use to shoot the officers, and said “he has made statements about wanting to kill law enforcement officials.”

A resident walking his dog in the heavily wooded area near the police barracks happened upon Frein’s vehicle, which was submerged in a pond about two miles from the barContributed photo racks, and he alerted officials.

Officials found bullet shells in the ve- Eric Frein hicle that matched those at the scene of the shootings. Troopers also found various sorts of identification belonging to Frein, as well as military gear.

Investigators also searched Frein’s house and found spent rifle casings that matched those found at the scene of the shooting. Noonan said officials don’t know where he is at the moment and, “He has been described as a survivalist. He has a lot of training in that particular area.”

About 200 law-enforcement officers have descended on the area and are actively searching for Frein.

The previous day, police revealed some of their findings from the ongoing investigation. Lt. Col. George Bivens, deputy commissioner of operations, said, “First, this individual is a coward. He concealed himself and attacked our troopers without warning and ran away—our troopers never had a chance to defend themselves,” He said, “This spineless act may have been meant as an act of intimidation—let me be very clear, we are not intimidated—we are coming after you.”

Bivens said the department had made several determinations regarding the incident. He said, “The perpetrator(s) may have an ongoing issue with law enforcement and or government—and this attack could be directly related to an incident that was investigated by PSP Blooming Grove,” said Lt. Col. Bivens.

Bivens added that the weapon used is a .308 caliber rifle, and that police practice with this rifle to maintain proficiency.

Police said they have received hundreds of tips about the incident, and some of them were very good. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers has offered a $75,000 reward for information about the crime, which can be submitted to 866/326-7256, and callers can remain anonymous.

Douglas was reported to be conscious and talking after surgery on September 13.

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Gibson holds strong lead over Eldridge

IN BRIEF Another lawsuit filed over Narrowsburg school MONTICELLO, NY — Larry Wolinsky, one of the lawyers representing Brendan and Kathy Weiden in the matter of the sale of the Narrowsburg school, said on September 16 that he was working on a lawsuit that would be filed that day against Joan Buto. On September 12, Buto attended a meeting at which everyone believed she would sign over her contract with the Sullivan West School District to the Weidens. But she was upset that the Weidens, who were working in New York City, did not personally attend the meeting, and also upset that the group Narrowsburg Organized for Responsible School Usage (NORSU) held a press conference about the school. Buto surprised everyone involved by saying she would not proceed with the assignment of the contract unless the price were raised from $751,000 to $1.5 million.

The deal fell through, and the Weidens said they would bring legal action to compel Buto to proceed with the transfer as agreed. Wolinsky said he and his clients believe that the court will force Buto to proceed with the assignment of the contract. Buto issued a statement saying she knew the higher price would be rejected “which admittedly we made because we felt slighted and embarrassed.” She further said, “evidently God has made His decision. We are keeping the school.”

Because the transfer did not occur, the lawsuit against the school district remains in place.

PA committee passes property tax reform bill HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Senate Finance Committee on September 16 voted six to five to approve Senate Bill 76, which would reform the way schools generate revenue. The bill calls for eliminating property tax and raising money to pay for schools through amended sales and property tax programs.

Sen. Judy Schwank issued the following statement about the vote: “Although it was a narrow vote, it was a positive vote, and the full Senate will now get the chance to consider SB 76.” Schwank, who is one of the bill’s prime sponsors, said, “There will be more discussion, debate and consideration given to this issue, which is as it should be. There is no doubt that too many families in Berks County and throughout the commonwealth are being crushed by steep property levies. They need relief, and they need it quickly.”

LOUDONVILLE, NY — Polls show Republican Rep. Chris Gibson with an early 24-point lead over Democrat Sean Eldridge. Gibson has the support of 57% of likely voters compared to 33% who support Eldridge, with 10% still undecided, according to a new Time Warner Cable News/Siena College poll of likely 19th Congressional District voters. The poll was released on September 12.

“It may be early, but incumbent Chris Gibson has a commanding 24-point lead against a well-financed challenger in Sean Eldridge. Gibson has the support of nearly nine in 10 Republicans and 60% of independents, as well as one-quarter of Democrats,” said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg.

“Gibson has double-digit leads in every region of the district, with an overwhelming 41-point lead in the area surrounding the capital region,” Greenberg said.

“There is little gender gap as Gibson leads by 28 points with men and 20 points with women. Eldridge has a lot of catching up to do now if he hopes to make this race competitive in the closing weeks of the campaign.”

“On every issue, including the most important issues to voters and those traditionally seen as Democratic strengths, voters say Gibson will do a better job than Eldridge.”

Hydroelectric at Cannonsville NEW YORK CITY, NY — New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Emily Lloyd announced on September 16 that the department will build a new hydroelectric facility at the city’s Cannonsville Reservoir, located in Delaware County. She said the 14-megawatt facility will advance New York City’s goal of developing affordable, clean and renewable energy supplies that support economic growth while reducing the city’s overall carbon footprint. By capturing the natural force of the billions of gallons of water that are released from Cannonsville Reservoir each year, the hydroelectric facility will generate enough electricity to power roughly 6,000 homes, and it will avoid the emission of 25,620 metric tons of greenhouse gases each year— the equivalent of removing 5,400 automobiles from the road. The facility is also expected to generate approximately $2 million in revenue each year, depending on demand and the market price of electricity.

“The new hydroelectric facility at Cannonsville reservoir will utilize the natural power of New York city’s water supply system, which conveys billions of gallons of water every year by the force of gravity alone,” Lloyd said.

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Beefed up efforts in Shohola String of burglaries continues

By VERA MORET

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HOHOLA, PA — Shohola Township is generally a very quiet, peaceful and safe place. While it covers over 46 square miles, its population is only about 2,100. Much of the land is state game land, and much of its actual area is covered by water. There is the Delaware River, and also countless creeks and lakes. The people who live here are largely working-class and live here year round. While there are seasonal dwellers, there are few communities that cater to that lifestyle. Everyone knows everyone, though people enjoy their privacy. There is crime, but the community is fortunate enough to have a full-time police chief along with a part-time deputy and another part-time one in the works.

There is one individual who is committing burglaries. His method is simple. It requires no particular skill other than the ability to open doors—both cars and homes. He dresses in dark clothes, a simple way to not be seen seeking cover for his crimes in the dead of night.

The community has a good idea about his appearance. All witnesses, and the number is growing, estimated his height at six foot two. He wears a ski mask, a black hoodie, narrow black pants and black sneakers with a white stripe. He also wears a black belt that probably has several small tools hanging from it. He is fast. When he is seen, he runs away.

He may not have grown up in this area,

otherwise he is unlikely to realize that in this community of hunters, the majority of the population legally owns guns, and are very adept at using them. He may also not be stealing from people he knows.

Police from other departments have been brought in to help in the investigation; cameras have been installed.

Dogs have been brought in for tracking.

At some point, the community believes someone will be able to pull off the ski mask he wears; or to corner him with a weapon, or he may be caught through the use of technology.

He strikes the same places more than once. On Wednesday, September 9, the thief entered the Culvert Hill home of Gina Conroy for at least the fourth time.

Conroy says she has kept her home locked tight. Yet, when she went into her purse to give her son $300, her purse was empty. She assumes the perpetrator entered through the basement door. The bedroom being on the second floor, it would be nearly impossible to hear any tampering of the door two stories down. Conroy is a school teacher, and the thief has stolen more than $1,000 from her over the summer.

Shohola police chief and lead investigator Scott Carney was joined by Lt. Christopher Paris, commander of the Blooming Grove State Police Barracks; and Milford District Attorney Raymond Tonklin at the township meeting on September 11. Tonklin explained some of the additional tactics now being used in the in-

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noted that there has been tension between the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the past, and local residents of the area. Arthur Merrill, supervisor of the Town of Colchester, said he does not view New York City and the DEP as an adversary, but the opposite view does still exist today among many residents.

However, the tone at the meeting was cordial and Congressman Chris Gibson, whose district now includes five New York City reservoirs, said in the three-anda-half years he’s been in office, he has noticed that “the tone of the conversation appears to have improved, and I’ve seen some tangible results in terms of resources coming to our area.” Still, he said one area that needs attention is “below the dam areas.”

Paul Rush, deputy commission-

er of the DEP, who grew up bait fishing and fly fishing in the Neversink River in Rock Hill, which is downstream of the reservoir of the same name, gave a presentation showing that the releases from the reservoirs have been altered significantly in recent years, and those changes have benefitted the cold water fishery and were also undertaken in part to address flooding issues.

Jim Serio, a fly-fishing advocate and real estate agent, participated in the creation of the current release management plan, which has resulted in much more water being released into the tailwaters than was the case in the past. He said the rivers have seen incremental releases over the past four decades, but he challenged the coalition to “take the next step,” and improve the coldwater fishery even more.

vestigation. Trail cameras are in use on both state game-land property, and some homeowners have taken it upon themselves to add security devices not simply to protect their own homes, but also to assist in capturing the thief.

The police response times vary widely depending on where the closest vehicle happens to be. It has recently varied between half an hour and an hour and a half. Resident Lane Keller commented several times and she feels that the situation warrants 24-hour police coverage, but this is deemed to be impossible for many reasons, as is the use of a dog specifically allocated for this case.

While the township is in the process of hiring a new part-time officer, Carney said this is not a process that can be rushed. Even after the hiring of a new officer, there is extensive training involved before he can be placed on the job. Someone suggested hiring more, which as resident Carrie White noted, would certainly raise local taxes.

Since the thief appears to utilize the railroad tracks as well as the woods to reach and leave his destinations, a suggestion was made that perhaps the railroad could place cameras along the stretch that is utilized most frequently by the perp. The board laughed this off, as there appears not to be a history of good communication and cooperation with the railroad. Private citizens, however, were encouraged to use private cameras on their own properties, as well as to utilize

TRR photo by Vera Moret

Lieutenant Christopher Paris and Shohola police chief Scott Carney address rash of burglaries. their cell phones, if they have an opportunity to take his picture.

A neighborhood watch may soon be organized, of which the board approved.

However, since so many of the local residents do own legal firearms, they were anxious to know what their rights were if in terms of utilizing them.

Paris said issues like this are taken on a case-by-case basis. If one is faced with an armed intruder in one’s own home, and feels one is in imminent danger, the shooting will most likely be ruled as self defense. However, if one notes someone going through one’s car at a distance, one has no right to shoot the individual. Residents were urged to be careful to remain on the proper side of the law.

One of the major complaints regarding these robberies has been the lack of information disseminated and communication between the board, law enforcement and the people of Shohola. For months, there was no way of discerning truth from rumor. Resident Irwin Trapp suggested that police might write up a weekly update on any new crimes or information on the Shohola Township website to keep the public updated.

Mysteryland may return

By FRITZ MAYER

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HITE LAKE, NY — Councilmember Vicky Simpson said a couple of interesting developments occurred at the latest planning board meeting. Speaking at the town board meeting on September 10, Simpson said representatives of Dunkin’ Donuts have initiated a conversation with the planning board about possibly opening a shop in the building that formerly housed the Bank of America branch.

She also said representatives of Mysteryland have approached the board about bringing their three-day electronic musical festival back to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts next Memorial Day weekend.

That prompted a comment from Smallwood resident Bob Barrett that the town should follow the lead of the Town of Saugerties, which was able to collect $5 per head from about 20,000 fans, who turned out to a three-day concert in July.

Barrett has mentioned this in the past, and at

one point town attorney Robert McEwan made a comment about the possibility. According to Supervisor Dan Sturm, McEwan said that the town cannot “extract a fee” from a developer. He added, however, that he did agree with the concept that the town could “negotiate” with a developer.

Sturm said, “We are discussing all the issues regarding Mysteryland.”

In other developments, the board agreed to request bids for the repair of the sewer building, which was damaged in a fire.

Sturm also said that the board discussed every public comment made to two proposed changes to the town code. The adjustment regarding camping and campsites will be minor, and thus will not require another public hearing.

He said the changes to the code regarding “site plan review requirements, non-conforming use definitions and outdoor recreation uses” were more substantive and will require a new public hearing.

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Highland to begin budget planning

By DAVID HULSE

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LDRED, NY — Town of Highland officials will begin reviewing numbers in a preliminary 2015 budget next week.

At last Tuesday’s meeting of the town board, Supervisor Andrew Boyar said various department requests are being assembled and the first work session for the preliminary plan has been scheduled for September 22, at the town hall.

Insurance is one of the largest budget costs annually and was the only particular mentioned last week. Boyar said that he had learned from the town’s carrier that since Highland had no claims during the year, the rate would not change.

Despite the unchanged rate, there will be an increase in the total policy cost.

In other business, the board tabled two measures related to the Length Of Service Award Program (LOSAP), which currently provides monthly payments to retired members of the town’s volunteer emergency services.

The amendments were related to a resolution that would have switched the rate from continuing monthly payments to a one-time lump sum, based on the use of a mortality table recommended by the town’s actuary.

Tabling came after a spokesman for the Highland Lake Fire Department asked for a delay as members had expressed concerns about how a change would affect their tax rates.

Boyar said that tabling of the measures was planned, as the town wanted to get feedback on the plan, which had been rec-

ommended by the town’s LOSAP administrator, Phil Johnson.

Concerned with recruiting and retaining volunteers, town voters approved LOSAP in 2004. The program then prompted a 9.7% increase in the Highland’s budget spending.

The board also acknowledged the code enforcement officer’s finding that a structure at 6 Woods Rd. is unsafe and scheduled a 7 p.m. public hearing, prior to the board’s October 7 workshop meeting, at which the unnamed owner may refute the finding or make provision for demolition.

The board also tabled a resolution to begin disciplinary proceedings against town highway employee James Moribito. The civil service measure would authorize a 30-day suspension, without

TRR photo by David Hulse

With the state Democratic primary election at the town hall, the Highland Town Board, Scott Hallock, (left) Jeff Haas, Andrew Boyar, Jim Gutekunst, Fred Bosch and town clerk Doreen Hanson met last week at the Highland Senior Center. The session was the first regular town board meeting ever to be held at the center, which was built more than two decades ago. pay for Moribito.

Boyar said the action was taken after Moribito’s failure to communicate with the town about his plans for returning to work, after expending his personal and vacation time following the 2013 death of his child in an automobile accident.

Hortonville fire department on display at Big Eddy Film Festival

By FRITZ MAYER

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ARROWSBURG, NY — Over the last couple of years, Isaac Green Diebboll has been seen at numerous county and town meetings, shooting video of the meetings and posting them on the Internet to be viewed and used by the public, providing a service that is valued by those on both sides of any political debate.

Another side of Diebboll’s camera work will be on display at the Big Eddy Film Festival when his short film titled “Hortonville Volunteer Fire Company” is screened on Saturday, September 20 at 4 p.m.

The film is one of four that will be shown as part of a Forces For Good shortfilms program, and it looks at the fire company in its 100th year of operation.

Diebboll, who was born in 1989 and raised in New York City, founded the North School Studio in Callicoon in 2010, and is a member of the fire department.

A post on the Big Eddy website says, “North School Studio (NSS) film portraits are crafted with an emphasis on people—sharing their voice and their presence, in order to communicate the feeling of life that surrounds the subject.”

The three-day festival kicks off on Friday night at 8 p.m. with a screening of the film called “Goodbye to All That” at the Tusten Theater in Narrowsburg. The film is billed as “a light-hearted comedy about divorce in the age of smart phones and online dating.”

Go to bigeddyfilmfest.com for more information on the 27 films that will be screened at the festival.

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The Hortonville Volunteer Fire Department is the subject of a short film to be screened at the Big Eddy Film Festival in Narrowsburg this weekend.

As Pike ages, county transport gets more use

By DAVID HULSE

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ILFORD, PA — More people are using Pike County’s transportation system.

Reporting to the county commissioners last week, transportation director Christine Obser said ridership in the past fiscal year (through June 30) is up.

Obser said transportation vehicles made 27,588 trips in the recent fiscal year, up 1,800 trips from the prior year, logging 418,000 miles.

Commissioners Chair Rich Caridi said

the county’s population is aging, and with promotion of the service, seniors are “finally taking advantage and saving gas.”

The U.S. Census estimate confirms the county’s aging population. The census estimates the median age of Pike’s 57,437 citizens now at 43.8 years, up from 39.6 in 2000, when the county’s population was 46,302.

The percentage of seniors over 65 has also increased from 15.2% in 2000 to an estimated 16.6% currently.

Commissioner Matt Osterberg said the program has become more economically feasible with the conversion of the

transportation fleet from gasoline to compressed natural gas fuel. “Going from $3.50 to $2 a gallon is serious savings.”

About Pike transportation County transportation is funded by a combination of county funds and money from the PA Lottery, the PennDOT medical assistance transportation program and the PA Department of Aging.

The county provides three transportation programs on weekdays available by appointment. They include a general public (GP)

shared ride program, which provides discounted service for seniors (65 plus); medical assistance transportation providing access to medical and pharmacy services; and people with disabilities (PwD) service for people 18 to 64 years of age.

Fares are scheduled by zones, which are determined by the distance of the trip and the number of stops. GP fares range from $15 to $44, 65-plus fares range from $1 to $4, and Pwd fares range from $2.25 to $6.60.

For more information, call 570-296-3408, or 866-681-4947, toll-free.

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Block grant season underway

By DAVID HULSE

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ONESDALE, PA — Some of the local governments seeking a share in Wayne County’s portion of the 2015 federal community development block grant (CDBG) pot came forward on September 4, for a first public hearing before the county commissioners.

CDBG grants are to benefit communities in which 51% or more is deemed to be low or moderate income.

Wayne County Redevelopment Service Executive Director Jackie Young, who conducted the hearing, said the 2015 pot amounts to $197,583, which is approximately $2,000 more than 2014.

Some $43,000 is allotted to grant administration.

Young said that, according to census figures, three municipalities qualify to apply: Honesdale Borough, Scott and Texas townships.

Others may apply, as long as funding serves a qualifying population group.

Last Thursday, Jane Varcoe, representing Waymart Borough, proposed funding of $18,000 to complete a community park playground project serving seven- to 10-year-old children. She said the total cost of the project was $19,200.

Township supervisor Lew Henshaw of Canaan Township sought $35,000 in funding for paving of 2,000 feet of the Little Keane Lake Road.

Young said she needed to investigate the low-income eligibility of Henshaw’s request, which was based on the inclusion of some 3,000 state prisoners in correctional facilities in the township and whom Henshaw said are included in the census.

Don Kyzer, Hawley Borough Council president, asked for $40,500 for paving of three blocks of Maple Street in

the borough.

Young said she also has applications from Damascus Township, for $45,000 for energy efficiency work at the community center; Dyberry Township, for $44,741 for an intersection paving project; Berlin Township, for $18,000, for sewer line, in-line camera sewer inspection and repair, and Clinton Township seeking $260,000 for a $315,000 road reconstruction project.

Separately, the commissioners approved a $35,000 grant appropriation—funded from a non-qualifying grant from 2013 CDGB grant money—to fund disabled access at the former Stourbridge School, which the county has agreed to provide to as a business incubator.

In other business, Kohr’s Excavating Inc. of Honesdale, bidding $25,850, was apparently the low bidder as bids were opened for construction of a basketball court at the county’s Park Street Complex.

Company resolves PILOT issue

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Large employer will stay in Port Jervis

Dickson had been married for 10 years and left behind two young children. Information on the funeral home’s website said, “Bryon had a sincere passion for DUI enforcement, earning multiple awards from the Pennsylvania DUI Association and numerous State Police commendations. His passion for removing impaired drivers from our streets led to Bryon completing his Drug Recognition Expert certification, becoming one of the few highly-trained troopers tasked with identifying drugimpaired drivers. In July of 2013, Bryon was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. He was subsequently transferred to Troop R, Blooming Grove in June of 2014 where he served as a patrol unit supervisor.”

His burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. on September 17 in St. Peter’s Cathedral, at 315 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton. A service for Dickson has been scheduled for September 18 at the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, in Dunmore.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II Memorial Fund in care of NBT Bank, 1230 O’Neill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512.

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — Councilman Robert Ritchie, who is liaison to the Port Jervis Industrial Development Agency (IDA), agreed to a deal with the Future Home Technology Inc. over its delinquency with taxes, he reported during the Common Council’s September 8 meeting—provided the council agreed.

“The IDA was able to reach an agreement with Future Home Technology and IDA’s attorney will recommend to the city to accept it. Hopefully the city will agree to rescind the action taken at the last council meeting,” he said.

While the council members watched and listened intently, Future Home Technology attorney Randall V. Coffill spoke during the public comment sections, both at the beginning and end of the meeting, asking the council to rescind its decision to start delinquency proceedings against the company that were started with a resolution the council passed previously.

Coffill said, “After the discussion with the IDA, Future Homes Technology will pay the sum of $131.030.88, which is the sum of calculation of payments, interests, penalties, up to and including the 2014–2015 school tax, together with about $6,000 toward attorney fees to the town with the agreement that IDA and the city will rescind its action relative to the lease and to the PILOT payment.”

PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) is a special tax-reduction program Future Homes Technology has enjoyed for years.

Coffill continued, “I would like to thank the IDA for the hard work they did in setting up a special meeting prior to this meeting today so that we could resolve the issue... Future Home Technology is one of the major employers in the city, and I hope we can now put this issue behind us, and IDA and Future Home Technology will sign an agreement [that] there’s no more dispute between them.”

The council withdrew to an executive session after the regular meeting, and

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Future Home Technology attorney Randall V. Coffill addresses Port Jervis Common Council on September 8. town clerk Robin Waizenegger said the next morning on a phone call that the offer was accepted, and Future Home Technology Inc. will stay in town. At the executive session behind closed doors the council agreed to the terms, which include payment for the legal costs the city incurred.

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A wealth of riches A day in the country

By JANE BOLLINGER

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ven as rural America struggles to make itself economically relevant to the rest of the world in these challenging economic times, a series of authentic country experiences this past weekend brought home for me yet again, how rich we are who live along the back roads and in the hamlets and villages in the Upper Delaware River corridor. Living close to the land and to nature has long shaped the character of the people who settled here two or more centuries ago, and I would argue contributes to shaping the world view of many who come to visit or even to move here today. They may be drawn by the scenery and open spaces, the opportunities to spend time outdoors, or for the charm of our small towns.

But if that is all they find, they have missed something essential. Let me share with you the story of my recent day in the country.

On Saturday, my day began in Damascus, PA at a community harvest festival where local residents, their friends and neighbors gathered at the Galilee Grange to celebrate the richness of rural life and to show their appreciation for the area’s farmers. There was music, home-cooked food to eat in or take out, pies and cakes baked from scratch, fall flowers for sale, local vendors selling handmade country crafts and more. A member of the Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild sat at a spinning wheel just inside the front door spinning wool, happy to answer anyone’s questions. Pastor Sam Sikapizye, originally from Zambia and formerly from Hankins, NY, was there with information about HOPE Ministries and its Hope House orphanage in Africa. (Pastor Sam also won Saturday’s pie-eating contest.)

Rev. Jean Blackie, pastor to two United Methodist churches in Abrahamsville and Damascus, took some time to talk with me about the event’s sponsor, the PEARL Center for Rural Ministry, a community outreach project to help address the kinds of problems country folk might face in daily living. (PEARL stands for Preserving, Enriching and Appreciating Rural Life.) And in my opinion, there is plenty to appreciate about rural life and plenty worth preserving.

A stone’s throw away from the grange building one finds a community garden, also facilitated by this rural ministry. In this, its first year, the garden welcomed nine gardeners and established a common area, maintained by volunteers, to grow fresh produce for the Damascus Food Pantry. A local organic farmer provided labor to put up the fence and advice about growing organically. Neighbor helping neighbor was on full display in this garden.

Leaving this humble harvest festival, I could not help but contemplate a bit of history about The Grange. Shortly after the Civil War, when we were still an overwhelmingly agrarian nation, the granger movement began.

Calling themselves the Patrons of Husbandry, a coalition of farmers established The Grange. Its mission was to advance methods of agriculture and to promote the social and economic needs of farmers. It was a progressive movement that took on powerful monopolies of the day— railroads and grain elevators that overcharged farmers for hauling their crops to market—and, as an organization with hundreds of local chapters, it developed the national clout to win various reforms. The Grange deserves credit for helping achieve Rural Free Delivery (RFD) of mail via the U.S. Postal Service and for the rural electrification of America.

Today, the National Grange still fights for similar ideals: the right of rural Americans to receive the same

TRR photos by Jane Bollinger

Pastor Sam Sikapizye, right, won an old-fashioned pie-eating contest at a communtiy harvest festival at the Gallilee Grange in Damascus on Saturday. His prize was a homemade chocolate cake.

A community garden was started this year by Abrahamsville United Methodist Church and Damascus Manor United Methodist Church.

Volunteers tend part of the garden to raise food for the Damascus Food Pantry.

Northeast PA’s Old Time Fiddlers celebrated their 35th anniversary last weekend with a concert. Special guest fiddler Tim Crouch, second from right, drove all the way from Arkansas to wow a packed house at the Beach Lake Firehouse.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Everything is changing.

People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.”

—Will Rogers

high-tech communications opportunities as city dwellers have, i.e. access to high-speed Internet service via broadband; the same quality of health care that is available to urban and suburban residents; and the same high-quality education as our city cousins have. Without a doubt, rural communities need these essential services if we are to thrive, and these necessities are worth fighting for, much as the granger movement did a century or more ago. (Not accidentally, today’s grange also advocates for renewed commitment to civic education and civic participation.)

Finally, my continued quest for a day of authentic country experiences took me to the Beach Lake Firehouse to help Northeast PA’s Old Time Fiddlers celebrate their 35th anniversary with a special concert. Champion fiddler Tim Crouch, who drove all the way from his home in Arkansas, wowed the crowd with his fiddling, and he struck a special note for some of those assembled when he recalled nights like this one in his youth, when a country fellow’s Saturday night entertainment was totally homegrown as the whole community gathered for a hootenanny. And so, the evening closed with the whole gang of local fiddlers called on stage for a few final tunes, to send the audience home happy.

Leaving this toe-tapping good time at the end of a day spent with country folk, I headed out into the dark, and just a few miles from home on a narrow country road, I stopped the car for a few moments to observe a red fox pawing at something on the side of the road. Un-intimidated, it stared back as I silently reached for my camera. Intimate moments like this are magical even for country folk, but I think they offer lessons that city dwellers often miss.

I recall once sharing with a born-and-raised, life-long city friend how moved I was by a similar rare moment— the largest blue heron I’ve ever seen standing on a boat dock at one of the Finger Lakes. Its wing span, as it took to the sky, must have been at least five feet. My city friend confessed that she did not “get” what for me was a moment of awe. Last week in separate incidents along two different back roads in Wayne County, I saw herons in flight. My day was made.

Because they are so far removed from the land, many city dwellers miss some key connections. The beauty of a heron resting at a local pond underscores the importance of clean air and water. The smell of the earth after the rain or the aroma of newly mown hay that a farmer is cutting to feed his cattle in winter reminds us of our deep connection to the land that feeds us and the importance of conserving farmland and protecting precious soil. And perhaps this irony has not escaped you: city dwellers crowded into urban housing oftentimes do not even know their neighbors, while we who live scattered miles apart across the countryside, know and embrace our neighbors as members of a special community. These are just some of the qualities that make life lived in the country so rich.

It is not as if country folk have exclusive ownership of the values of family, community, conservation, independence, self-reliance and a strong work ethic, but we do have these values in abundance. We are also known for being practical and pragmatic; direct, open and honest. Preserving our rural character is about more than just hanging onto picture postcard scenery and small town charm. It includes saving the best of traditional rural values.

And so today I ask: what is there about our country way of life, our values and our traditions that are worth preserving—values and traditions that will surely serve us well in this increasingly complicated and messed up world as we go forward into the 21st century.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘No Milford compressor expansion’ On September 11, 2001, I lived five blocks from Ground Zero. (For health insurance reasons, it is still my legal residence.) After the attack, many large financial institutions evacuated. Their reasons were valid; the toxic cloud that spread over lower Manhattan, a grave concern.

I can tell you there were days when your lungs hurt just to breathe; there were nights I lay in bed and could almost taste cancer.

But hey, FEMA [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] gave us $1,000 a month not to leave. (Families west of Broadway got $2,000). So why not? These were our homes; where would we go? And if we could, I can assure you property values were just properties with very little value.

Billions were being spent. The machinery of clean-up and reconstruction ran 24/7. They lied to us about the toxicity of our air; incidences of cancer among first responders and many who stayed have proven this; but it was being taken care of, they told us, and ultimately, it was.

If NiSource is allowed to expand the Milford Compressor Station, the carcinogens spewed into our environment could exceed those of post-9/11. (A list of carcinogens and the quantities this station will release are available at www.nomilfordcompressor.org) An important difference is that this will continuously get worse. It will hang over our lives, becoming more carcinogenic, more malignant: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, for as long as there is money to be made, because NiSource doesn’t care about you, your health, or your children’s health. They care about profit.

Please do yourself a favor: visit www.nomilfordcompressor.org, attend a meeting, write your representatives. When you see a No Compressor Expansion sign, this is what we’re talking about. FEMA is not going to pay you $1,000 to stay. Say “No” to Cancer; say “No” to NiSource.

Michael Trenner Westfall Township, PA

Who’s leading Sullivan County?

A recent column in a regional titled, in part, “Don’t ever count Sullivan County out,” drew attention to the “handful of folks [who] seem to insist that Sullivan County is all but done for [without a casino]….” It made me wonder about those in that “handful” serving in our county legislature and economic development agencies, particularly those claiming to be democrats; their allegiance to the casino/Sullivan County victim card was particularly revealing this primary season.

They claim to be staunch opponents of fracking, yet their silent endorsement of Andrew Cuomo spoke volumes. Might Cuomo’s procrastination align more with his pursuit of reelection and what’s widely believed to be his national ambition? How will his calculation play out now that he’s been reelected?

And what about his handling of Albany corruption?

Cuomo might now suggest we’ve been confused all along, that he never intended his independent Moreland Commission to be very independent.

And those other promises he made—of meaningful reform to the shams of New York’s redistricting process and campaign financing?

Supporting Cuomo is the right of the handful, but they don’t get to do that while pretending they don’t think the rest of us are stupid.

Dave Colavito Rock Hill, NY

Writer warns against Pond Eddy Bridge construction On September 10, The River Reporter published “UDC: Pond Eddy bridge work ‘going to get somebody killed.”

This dramatic headline tells of “work” that is unprecedented. This work would necessitate closing the river for over two years. This work would require closing a lane of Route 97 for over two years. This work will kill untold numbers of migrating fish species, freshwater eels and other wildlife. This work may even cause the death of an innocent visitor boating on the river, or perhaps someone you know and love. This work is an unprecedented and obvious violation of our beloved river.

After 12 years of absurd “pork barrel” Pond Eddy Bridge replacement talk, it is now long overdue for officials to get real and to get on with refurbishing the existing bridge, which even PennDOT consultants have implied can easily be brought back to its original 18-ton rating and can surely continue to serve the 30 to 50 cars per day that use it. Please consider the Narrowsburg Bridge/ PennDOT farce, and now PennDOT wants to obstruct the scenic byway and stop the very flow of the river itself. So you must act.

The alarming aspect of this projected “replacementbridge” construction is an engineering requirement to build a full causeway spanning the entire river from bank to bank. Such a causeway will be the first ever full obstruction of the “longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi.” I urge citizens of our river community, local businesses and regional groups to please take some form of action to protect our beautiful river. Lives will be saved; river tourism will be saved; river ecology will be saved; public money will be saved; and a unique National Historic Landmark will remain in our park’s “gateway” for all to enjoy for many years to come.

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By Kristin Barron

Late summer spectacular

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e are suspended between summer and fall—in the gold and green pause—just a few seconds before autumn begins.

My friend’s son asks: “Would you rather have a million dollars or be able to see one spectacular thing every week for the rest of your life?”In the game of “Would you rather…” what does the word spectacular mean to a teenager?

What does spectacular mean to you? And just what does spectacular mean to me?

Maybe it is the porcupine my husband John and I saw during our walk on Swope Road. I thought it was a giant paper wasp nest at first—high up in the branches of a wild apple tree. But then it moved—languidly stretching a leg to a lower branch. It held an apple in its tiny hands and we could hear it chewing.

Maybe it is the leaves of the staghorn sumac, which are beginning to turn to brilliant red—almost like the flame colored plumes of a feather headdress. They turn scarlet but with orange and pink mixed in. My mother always said she wanted a dress the color of the staghorn sumac leaves in the fall.

Maybe it is the late summer wildflowers: turtlehead, pearly everlasting and the vivid, purple New England aster. The ladies’ tresses, a local, wild orchid as well as both the stiff and bottle gentians are now in bloom. (Both gentians are the deep-blue color of a Noxzema bottle.) My friend Becky and I visit these flowers each year along the moist banks of Peas Eddy Road in Hancock. Becky and I are old friends, and it is as if these flowers are our old friends as well.

Maybe it is the green darner dragonfly that skittered up from the ditch when Becky and I stopped to take photos.

We both jumped back with alarm when we heard its rattling sound. We were thankful to see it was not a snake but just this bobble-headed creature with luminous eyes.

I have seen swarms of green darners this September— chasing mosquitoes and possibly gathering for migration as some do in the fall.

Maybe it is the whirr of crickets that becomes a steady background sound in late summer. The hum is both sad and soothing at the same time. It is the kind of sound that takes over. It surpasses the cars with pounding bass that come up my road. It lulls along with the breeze in the wind chimes on my porch. It whispers to us all of the changing season.

Maybe a million dollars would be useful. Especially as the winter fuel bills start to come in. But I choose the late summer spectacular in the fields, the roadside ditches and my own backyard.

TRR photo by Kristin Barron

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Sandy Long selected for inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program

John L. Callahan

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 16 at St. Francis Xavier RC Church, Narrowsburg; Father William Scully O.F.M. officiated. Christian burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 407 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.

Joseph M Cilino, Sr. Joseph M Cilino, Sr. of Beach Lake, PA died Monday, September 8, 2014 at GeisingerCommunity Medical Center in Scranton, PA. He was 61.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel.

Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Honesdale, PA 18431 or to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Carmen “Letty” Figueroa Carmen “Letty” Figueroa of Cochecton, NY, a retired teachers’ aide at Sullivan County BOCES for 25 years, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at CRMC Harris. She was 79.

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— Shenandoah NaFor more information tional Park recently visit www.nps.gov/shen/ announced Pennsylvaniasupportyourpark/artist-inbased photographer Sandy residence.htm.

Long as the artist selected Sandy Long is a writer for the park’s inaugural Artand photographer who ist-in-Residence program. focuses pen and lens on “We are very excited to deenvironmental, cultural but the Artist-in-Residence and community issues. She program in Shenandoah. is a lifelong Pennsylvania This program is a great aveoriginally from Contributed photo resident, nue that will allow artists to Sandy Long (and her pal Bu) Wilkes-Barre and currently discover, reveal, and share based in Pike County.

Shenandoah’s wonderful natural and culFollowing a career in higher education tural resources with new audiences,” said administration, Long has contributed Superintendent Jim Northup. to regional lifestyle publications, served Long has a multifaceted background as as a staff photojournalist and columnist an artist, writer and educator. She gained for The River Reporter and published her devout appreciation for wilderness two collections of poetry: “A Heart, during visits to iconic landscapes which She Said” (2013) and “Portal 1” (2011). she notes, “have inspired my work as an Along with Krista Gromalski, Long advocate for wilderness and opportunities is co-founder of the PR and marketing that allow people to interface with it.” firm, Heron’s Eye Communications.

During the two-week residency, Long will Visit SandyLongPhotos.com to view her embark in explorations that will allow photography. her to capture Shenandoah’s Wilderness

Buses depart river valley for People’s Climate March

The funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, September 13 at St. George’s Church, Jeffersonville.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital; the Special Olympics; or to the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Lorraine Claire Snyder Lorraine Claire Snyder, a lifetime resident of Callicoon, NY, passed away on September 11, 2014. She was 78.

Lorraine’s wish was to be cremated with a burial to follow. Her family plans to have a memorial celebration of her life and the love and warmth she brought to so very many. An announcement will be made in the coming weeks once a date is fixed.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Delaware Youth Center, the Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department, or the National Kidney Foundation.

Quick, green, energy-saving tips Help save money, energy & the environment

Annual cleaning lets furnaces operate at maximum efficiency.

— From the Tusten Energy Committee

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EGION—On Sunday, September 21, tens of thousands of people will gather in Manhattan, New York City for what organizers hope will be the largest public event ever to demand that world leaders take action now to address climate change. Called the People’s Climate March, it is timed to coincide with Climate Summit 2104, which convenes at the United Nations the next day, Monday, September 22.

On Sunday morning several buses will depart the Upper Delaware River region headed for the march. Signing up in advance is required and in most cases, so is paying for the bus ticket in advance.

In Wayne County, PA, a bus hired by SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) will leave Honesdale at 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, from the Weis (grocery store) parking lot in the Route 6 shopping center in Texas Township, with plans to arrive back there around 7 p.m. The cost is $40 with scholarships available. Call 570/2451256 or email info@seedsgrop.net to reserve a seat.

Two buses are going from Sullivan County, NY. One, organized by Catskill Mountainkeeper, is sold out. The other, organized by the Democratic Women of Sullivan County, still has seating. It will

leave from the county government center parking lot, 100 North St., Monticello at 7:45 a.m. and from the Liberty Park and Ride at exit 113 at 8:05 a.m., followed by stops at Circleville Park and Ride and Monroe Park and Ride. Tickets cost $60.

Email dctripsLLC@gmail.com or call 845/798-2188. Bus coordinator is Clair Sullivan at 845/866-1530 or email claire. sullivan557@gmail.com A bus has also been organized by the Skylands Group of New Jersey’s Sierra Club in Sussex County. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from the Newton, NJ municipal parking lot at Trinity and Moran streets. A second bus organized by this same group will leave from the Rockaway Mall in Rockaway, NJ. Bus tickets cost $20 ($10 for students and senior citizens). Contact bus coordinator Greg Gorman at 973/886-7950 or by email at ggorman07419@embarqmail.com.

In New York City, marchers will assemble on Central Park West between 59th and 86th streets Sunday morning, with the march scheduled to kick off at 11:30 a.m. from Columbus Circle, heading east on 59th Street, then south on Sixth Avenue, west on 42nd Street and ending at 11th Avenue around 40th Street. The route is approximately three miles.

For more information, visit peoplesclimate.org.

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NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

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s the weather cools, most of us put thoughts of our gardens on a back burner, yet the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) has been meeting to decide on its 2015 grant request from Sullivan Renaissance. An early application process, which they hope to make, specifies an October 15 deadline. You will recall the NBG won the Showing of Flowers award of $5,000 and they received completion funding for 2014, together totaling $5,250. Now that is a great start for next year.

A variety of grant options are available ranging from projects of a single element, Category A; multi-elements, Category B; and community-wide Projects, Category C. As the scope of the project increases, so does the category and so does the amount of funding awarded.

The trick is to pick a project that will have a positive effect on the environment of our Town of Tusten, identify the initial work required and, with any luck, not need too much maintenance in the future. As in most organizations, it is a few people who do all the work. The NBG has been awarded funding for projects for 14 years. Now that’s a lot of projects for a small group to maintain. If you wish to join this award-winning group of dedicated individuals who beautify our town, please call 845/252-3864.

Now for a change of subject and a question: Have you bought your tickets for the Big Eddy Film Festival? Feature-length films begin on Friday night, September 19 with continuing feature-length and documentary films on Saturday and Sunday. Films range from comedy, like “Goodbye to All That,” to “Alive Inside,” a stirring documentary that follows social worker Dan Cohen 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. If that is too serious a subject, try “Animated Tales, Shorts for Kids.” This weekend there is something for everyone, right here at the Tusten Theater. See you there.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Two-day orchard management workshop LIBERTY, NY — Farmers, orchardists and home gardeners are invited to attend a two-day Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) workshop on Orchard Management and Production on October 3 and 4. The workshops include a tour of local orchards. Lunch is available.

On Friday, Brian Caldwell, research support specialist for the horticulture program at Cornell University, and Ryan Trapani, education forester at Catskill Forestry Association, will present intermediate techniques of orchard management and production. Topics covered will include tree density selection, disease identification, pest management, pruning, alternate bearing, and discussions on regional issues. The class will take place at CCESC’s Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center in Liberty from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Saturday, the tour will begin at Aaron Burr Cidery in Wurtsboro, led by founder Andrew Brennan.

Brennan will take participants on a tour of his orchard, specializing in growing cider apples and known for its heirloom varieties and unique vintage methods, and located on a small homestead farm dating back to the early 19th century. The tour will continue in Wurtsboro at the Basha Kill Vineyards led by owner Paul Dennino, of Sullivan County’s first winery, grown organically.

The tour will run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Pre-registration with non-refundable payment of $35 is required in advance due to limited class size. For registration and more information call 845/292-6180 or email mml249@cornell.edu.

Learn to play the harmonica PORT JERVIS, NY — Learn to play the harmonica at the Port Jervis Free Library on Saturday, September 20 from12:45 to 2:30 p.m. This is a step-by-step “Learn How to Play the Harmonica” program for beginners with master harmonicist Patti Gessner.

Whether you are a total beginner or have attended one of Gessner’s other classes, you are welcome to join.

During this program, you will download harmonica tablature and learn how to play a piece of music. After the program, you will take your new harmonica home.

This is designed to be fun; no musical talent required.

The library expects this to be another sell-out, so register immediately if you are interested.

They will be using harmonicas in the Key of C. Harmonicas in a different key will not work for this class. The cost is $4 if you have a key of C harmonica or $8 includes the cost of a new C harmonica to use and take home.

DID YOU KNOW?

By Grace Johansen

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ere, pictured in August of 1919, is a group of fellows in the swimwear attire of the day, posing on a homemade spring board reaching out over the Delaware River just up above the Narrowsburg Bridge.

From the Ruth & J. Frank Behling collection.

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

Grant-writing workshop at Pike library MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Public Library and The Greater Pike Community Foundation will host a grant-writing workshop for not-for-profits on Tuesday, October 7 at The Pike County Public Library, 119 East Harford St., 8 a.m. The four-hour workshop will be conducted by Kurt R. Bauman, MBA, executive director of the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center, and division manager, Community Services, NEPA Alliance.

Attendees will be introduced to the basics of grant seeking as well as the nuances of effective grant writing, preparation, and submission strategies. Participants will learn new approaches in grant writing and how to increase chances of getting funded. How to research and identify eligible private and government funding sources through a variety of websites and online tools will also be discussed.

Cost is $20 per person, which covers cost of the workshop, refreshments, and lunch provided by the Waterwheel Restaurant. Coffee and Danish will be served at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the workshop. Registration deadline is September 30.

Reservations can be made via email to kirk.mackey@ gmail.com.

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PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

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The unending war

aybe you remember: it was a beautiful Tuesday morning, clear and sunny. I had spent a couple of early morning hours training with my martial arts teacher, and I was headed home to start in on my day’s obligations for my telecommuting job. I stopped at a health food store in Hamlin for a beverage—and it soon became clear that something was not right. The radio was tuned to NPR and the news people were still on the air, though it was now way past the time for the morning news programs.

And what they were saying made no sense.

“What… happened?” I asked the clerk.

She looked at me with a strange expression. “The World Trade Center… the towers are gone,” she said. “And the Pentagon’s been attacked.”

There was not much else to say. She rang me up, and I headed toward Honesdale. There was no flood of cars on the road, no indication of panic or a disaster.

My very first thought, my main concern at that moment, was simple: “Is the Internet still up?”

Somewhat surprisingly, it was, and it didn’t take long to learn what had transpired while I was training earlier that morning. I had been spared the live sighting of the impact of the second plane, the one that made it obvious what was happening, the one that ripped apart all our preconceptions and let us know that we were now in a strange new world. The first plane to hit the towers could have been a fluke, a horrible accident, a tragic coincidence, but that second one spoke of planning and malicious intent, and the possibility of more to come.

Thus began one of the worst periods of my life, and probably of yours.

But for some people, it was a glorious moment. I’m not just speaking of Osama bin Laden, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other terrorists of al Qaida. I am speaking of the people called “neoconservatives,” for whom the 9/11 attacks were

nothing short of a Godsend.

The neoconservatives were (still are, though you don’t hear the term used much anymore, not in polite company at least) a group of foreign policy experts (including, among others, Richard Perle and Paul Wolfowitz) who were strongly influenced by the writings of a fellow named Leo Strauss. A good introduction to those ideas can be found in a 2003 article by Danny Postel called “Noble lies and perpetual war: Leo Strauss, the Neocons, and Iraq” (see www.opendemocracy.net/faithiraqwarphiloshophy/article_1542.jsp).

The neoconservatives did not see war as something to be avoided at all costs; indeed, they regarded it as actually beneficial to society. In its absence, Strauss argued, societies become too concerned with being comfortable—and turn weak, ineffectual and decadent. (The profits to be realized from defense outlays are just so much icing on the cake, of course.) So 9/11 provided just the kind of energizing “Pearl Harbor moment” that the neocons thought America needed. “If we just… wage a total war,” Richard Perle wrote, “our children will sing great songs about us years from now.”

This fact has to be kept in mind when you hear people calling the “War on Terror” a “failure.” Consider the possibility that the goal was in fact to create a situation of perpetual war; if so, then the neocons have succeeded beyond their wildest expectations. All the so-called “blunders” of American policy in the Middle East, during the Bush regime and after, from Abu Ghraib to drone attacks, actually make perfect sense: they have succeeded in keeping the region unstable, creating an unending stream of resentment and hatred towards America and the West, and guaranteeing that for generations to come someone will have good reason to come attack us.

If you want perpetual war, after all, you need a permanent and reliable supply of enemies.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Lecture on the American farm icon: The scythe

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EQUINUNK, PA — The Equinunk Historical Society will welcome noted speaker Professor Barbara M. Schaedler, retired landscape architect and certified lecturer for the Federated Garden Clubs of America, for a presentation entitled “The Scythe–A Mowing Tool Everyone Should Know,” on Saturday, September 20 at 1 p.m.

Dr. Schaedler’s illustrated talk informs us that the scythe progressed from an ancient sickle blade to the American farm icon. She tells us that they are symbols of our great agricultural past.

Schaedler has lectured at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and has hosted the televised garden show, “Extra Help” for Cable Vision TV. She is the author of “Street Trees,” and was formerly chair of the Landscape Design Department of Springfield (MA) Technical Community College from which she retired in 2008.

Residing in Randolph Center, VT, she is a frequent visitor to our area.

The Historical Society is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk, at the junction of Rte. 191 and Pine Mill Rd. Call 570/224-6722 for information.

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society hosts “Let it Ride” on Saturday, September 27 at the Beach Lake Firehouse on Route 652 to raise funds for the society. “Let it Ride” will feature Las Vegas equipment and professional dealers. Unlike Las Vegas, “Lion Loot” will be used for play and then converted into chances to win prizes. Games include roulette, black jack, Texas Hold’em, craps, and the Wayne County Steeplechase.

There will be light fare and a variety of beverages. Tickets are available now at the main museum for $50 per person.

Contact Mary Coccodrilli at 570/503-0417 for sponsorship information. Check www. waynehistorypa.org for updates.

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library will be at the Jeff Jamboree on Saturday, September 20. Stop by its booth on Main Street in Jeffersonville between 12 noon and 5 p.m. to see its new logo. Staff from the Public Computer Center (PCC) will also be there to show everyone its new website and offer any computer help.

Join them for children’s games and story time with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther on the steps of the Presbyterian Church at 12:30. All ages are welcome to participate.

They are also selling raffle tickets at each of the branches for eight different prize bags, including a Kindle Fire. Stop by your local branch any time before September 20 for your chance to win.

Raffle tickets will be drawn at 4 p.m.; winners do not need to be present.

The Jeff Jamboree includes a pancake breakfast at the Presbyterian Church from 7 to 11:30 a.m. and a tractor parade on Main Street at 11:30 a.m. The famous Duck Race is at 1:30 p.m. and the pie auction at 4:45 p.m. There are also horse and carriage rides, craft vendors, a community art project and more.

For more information, visit the library on Facebook, Twitter @WSPLibrary, WSPLonline.org or call 845/887-4040 (Callicoon), 845/482-4350 (Jeffersonville), or 845/252-3360 (Narrowsburg).

Fundraiser for Dessin: Save Our Shelter HONESDALE, PA — The Dessin Animal Shelter will hold a “Save Our Shelter” fundraiser on Sunday, September 28 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at The KCPepper Bar and Grille at Lake Wanoka Resort, 182 Ski Run Rd. There are hiking trails, a pet-friendly splash park, full-service cash bar, DJ, raffles and arcade. Tickets cost $35 for all-youcan-eat buffet. Purchase tickets at Dessin Animal Shelter or at Cat’s Pajamas. All proceeds benefit the Dessin Animal Shelter. For more information, call 570/253-4037.

Child passenger safety seat event and health fair LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Sullivan County Child Passenger Seat program will conduct a child safety seat check-up event on Friday, September 19 at the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse. There will also be a health fair inside the fire hall. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment, to check car seats for proper installation and advise parents and caregivers on how to choose the right car seats and install them properly in their vehicles. The event, which is free to the public, is part of Sullivan County Public Health Services participation in a statewide effort during National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 14-20) and National Seat Check week to improve the safety of New York’s children.

Parents and caregivers can also attend a car seat inspection station or check-up events conducted held throughout the year. For a county listing, go to www. safeny.ny.gov/events.htm, for questions about child passenger safety contact Sullivan County Public Health Services at 845/292-5910 ext 2271.

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Rabbi Allan L. Smith will lead worship services during the Jewish calendar’s High Holy Days September 24 and 25 and October 3 and 4 at Honesdale’s historic synagogue.

Congregation to celebrate the Jewish New Year HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s Congregation Beth Israel will mark the Jewish calendar’s High Holy Days beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. and continue on September 25 at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin with the Kol Nidre service on October 3 at 8 p.m. and will continue on October 4 at 10 a.m. The congregation will also observe Shabbat Shuva on Friday night, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join.

Founded in 1849, the congregation met in homes until the synagogue was built in 1856 on land donated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It is the oldest synagogue in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the second oldest synagogue housing its original congregation in the country.

Call 570/253-2222 or email bethisraelhonesdale@gmail.com to make reservations to attend services or to inquire about the religious school and membership.

Business Group meets at the Western Sullivan Public Library CALLICOON, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) has formed a business group that meets weekly at the Delaware Free branch from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to talk about using technology to assist local businesses in managing and marketing more effectively.

Meet with like-minded professionals to share ideas and explore the technical skills to master new tasks. The group determines the topics for discussion, which include branding, social media, designing custom letterhead, business cards, marketing materials, web design, developing sales strategies, learning to create and edit photos and more. The group is led by Cindy Menges, WSPL public computer center director and managing director of Catskill Professional Services, which specializes in marketing and management consulting.

For more information, visit the library on Facebook, Twitter, or at WSPLonline. org or call 845/887-4040.

EDUCATION Parent University in Monticello MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Central School District (CSD) will host a free back-to-school barbeque on Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m. at de Hoyos Memorial Park to launch Parent University, a district-wide initiative designed to enhance student achievement through the support of family and community. All Monticello students and their families are invited to attend.

The program provides information, connections to community resources, and parent development activities on topics such as adult education, college preparation, job skills, social services, student achievement and technology training. All events and course offerings will be free of charge.

“Parent University is built upon the belief that students achieve more when loved ones are involved in their education,” said Superintendent of Schools Tammy Mangus.

For more information contact Jane Sorensen at 845/794-8830 or April Resnick at 845/888-2471.

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Pike County residents urged to sign up for alert system PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department is urging Pike County residents to sign up for the free emergency alert system Nixle. Members that have signed up for the notification system will receive up-to-date notifications via text, web and email regarding public safety, instructions on weather emergencies, road closings and natural and manmade disasters occurring within Pike County.

“Communication is the key to establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with the public,” said Chad Stewart, chief of police at the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department. “Nixle is a trusted community information service designed so agencies like ours can deliver important and time-sensitive information to the public. This is a free service to sign up for, and you can tailor it to your informational needs.”

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Sal Scancarello and his broththers operate the regional Boar’s r’s Head distributorship for Sullillivan, Orange and Ulster counties. ies.

Anthony Mongiello produces spepecialty Italian cheeses at Formamaggio in Hurleyville. They knew new each other in business.

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Anthony Mongiello’s son Lilo was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. He had been having unexplained recurring fevers, and, after eliminating several possible causes, the Mongiellos took Lilo to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Westchester, where he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He was only two years old.

“Our whole world changed. It came unglued,” said Anthony. “My wife Monica and I felt we had to go through a door, and that it would be cold and dark on the other side. But the amazing thing was that there were special people on the other side with outstretched hands to help us.” Those people were the children’s oncology team at Maria Fareri.

After intensive treatment at Maria Fareri, Lilo is now in remission, and happily entered Kindergarten this month. He loves sports and is an avid T-ball player.

Anthony Scancarello’s parents took him to the doctor for a sore throat in 2013. The results of a strep test and blood work sent them also to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital where they found out that there were leukemia

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He began a course of chemotherapy and cranial radiation for the cancer in his spine. In 30 days Anthony was in remission. Although he will continue to receive treatment, the remission is holding. He recently enjoyed his eighth birthday and has just entered third grade.

When Anthony Mongiello found out about Sal’s son’s diagnosis, he reached out right away.

“When I heard, I knew what he and his family would go through,” Anthony Mongiello said.

“He would always check in on me if I was delivering to his store,” Sal said. “He was so supportive. It meant a lot.”

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“Life now has a whole different focus. You no longer worry about what football game you are going to watch— only if your son will get well. My wife, Christine, and I are a team. She stayed with Anthony at the hospital the whole time when I had to go to work. We are grateful for every day of Anthony’s recovery,” said Sal. The dedication of the parents is an inspiration, as is the courage of the two boys, who both have shown great bravery and patience in fighting their illness. The Scancarellos nicknamed Anthony “Kid Rock” and the Mongiellos call their son “Lilo Hero”—two young survivors!

September is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month. For more information on childhood cancer, go to the websites for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org) and St. Jude’s Hospital (www.stjude.org); tune into the thon next week; and Thunder 102 radion head down to Monroe on o October 11 for th the “Heroes for a Cure” Cure Fundraiser.

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Anthony Mongiello works closely with the St. Ju- Anthony Scancarello de’s Fundraising Radiothons on Thunder 102 in Sullivan County. Lilo has been on the air for these events (October 18 is the next one), and Lilo was also the Grand Marshall at the 2013 Relay for Life fundraiser at Sullivan County Community College.

“My wife always fills up the boxes for cancer fundraising in the stores—fills them all the way up,” said Anthony Mongiello.

The Scancarellos are working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, staging a large fundraiser, “Heroes for a Cure,” on October 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Rosmarin’s Day Camp at 12 School Rd. Monroe, NY. Dr. Rosmarin is giving her camp for the day to host the event— an entire afternoon of family entertainment, games, and

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I struggled to develop personal style and was never very good at dressing myself, so I pursued other avenues with which to appear worldly. One day I strutted into the dining room (late for dinner) and thrust the dictionary into my (very stylish) mother’s lap. “See for yourself!� I exclaimed “It’s de rigueur!� Casting a gimlet eye in my direction, she read the definition aloud to the family “The refined art of being just late enough to give the impression that you are a busy, popular person, often held up with other, important business.� Less than thrilled with my snotty behavior, Mom quietly closed the book and suggested that she would make a lasting impression on my shining face should I choose to follow this train of thought. “Find another way for people to like you,� she intoned. “Being late won’t do.� More than 50 years later, I’m still obsessed with arriving on time, and look down my nose at those who are not. Apparently, Mom made a lasting impression after all.

Having heard that tickets were selling fast for the Forestburgh Tavern’s (www.FBPlayhouse.org) “CafĂŠ RisquĂŠ Drag Cabaretâ€? presented by WJFF and GALA Catskills, (www.galacatskills.org), I was torn. I had already committed to attend an old-fashioned fiddlers’ show in Beach Lake, PA and wanted to do both, which was impossible.

Station manager Adam Weinreich (www.wjffradio.org) cajoled me into changing my mind, promising a “ridiculously fun night� comprised of adult humor, good food and a fashion show replete with drag queens and station volunteers working the runway together, which I found intriguing to say the least. Several phone calls later, I coerced someone else into attending the fiddlers [see page 6 in this issue of The River Reporter] and perused my meager wardrobe, seeking something fashionable. Having selected proper attire, I eyed the clock, whistled for the dog and headed out the door, allowing myself a half-hour cushion with which to schmooze before the show and give others a chance to admire my snappy outfit. What I did not take into consideration was driving for 20 minutes before realizing that my wallet was still on the counter, which in my haste to be on time, I had left behind. Annoyed, angry and cursing under my breath (I mean screaming out loud), I turned around, drove back up the mountain, only to realize that it had been in my camera bag all along and that I would be (oh, the horror!) late. As promised, the drag extravaganza was fantastic, the food delectable, and the bidding frenzy that ensued as the sold-out crowd vied to take home the auctioned-off wardrobe was out of control. As entertainers with monikers like “Steady Mess,� “Ermine Muff� and “Portia Control� wowed the audience, funds were raised and cameras flashed. Check out our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theriverreporter) for the visuals, since (for once) words fail me.

On Sunday, the sun came out, allowing me the opportunity to show off my newest acquisition—a genuine Echo Mountain suede and leather cowboy jacket with beading and fringe that I had coveted more than two years ago.

As stated, I’m hardly a fashion plate, but having seen

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WJFF General Manager Adam Weinreich emceed the wildly entertaining “Café Risqué Drag Cabaret” at the Forestburgh Tavern.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

WJFF volunteers Valerie Mansi, left, and Beverly Sterner modeled stunning fashions that were auctioned off at the “Café Risqué Drag Cabaret” held at the Forestburgh Tavern last Saturday.

Drag performers graced the stage for a soldout crowd at the Forestburgh Tavern, while the fashion show reigned supreme, sponsored by both WJFF & Gala Catskills. the jacket, I was despondent, until being surprised with it as a gift, which caused me to jump up and down (in a manly way) feeling my inner cowboy go buck wild. I made sure to arrive at the Rivoli Theatre (www.scdw.net) early in order to be admired, and having done so, was quite pleased that several people complimented my fashion sense. The show, Larry Shue’s “The Foreigner,” turned out to be tremendous. The two-act comedy (with a message to boot) boasts a truly talented cast, led by Mick Wheaton, Carol MacAdam, Marie Dusalt, Logan Ackerly, Tom DelFavero and Harold Tighe. I don’t want to describe the plot, because there are a few performances left, and I highly recommend catching this production. While there are several very strong performances, and I tip my cowboy hat to

Jeremy Rudick, left, Carol MacAdam and Mick Wheaton deliver outstanding performances in the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop’s highly successful production of “The Foreigner” now playing in South Fallsburgh. the entire cast, I was knocked out by newcomer Jeremy Rudick and his thoughtful, layered interpretation of “simpleton” Ellard Simms. Don’t get me wrong; it’s an ensemble piece and one of the best plays I’ve seen produced by this group in years, but Rudick (IMHO) steals the show. In addition, the set design by Fran Schiff, with assistance by Tighe, was fabulous, but much of the credit has to go to director Ellen Pavloff, who has found her true calling. The show is well written, but in less capable hands, could easily be confusing, confounding and muddled. Pavloff displays a sure hand with her cast of characters, creating humor, pathos and drama on stage in what could be considered a triumph for the company… words I seldom use. My advice? Go see this show, but whatever you do, don’t be late.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Discover the funny side of life with Lois Morton FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Tavern will present Lois Morton as part of its fall series on Friday, September 19. Doors open at 7 p.m. for dinner and drinks, and show time is 8 p.m. Morton, a performing songwriter, is the 2014 Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) award winner for best revue.

“She’s a plucky, sassy songwriter who writes laugh-out-loud funny material that sparkles with the glow of truth,” said Rob Lester of Cabaret Scenes.

Reinventing herself in retirement, Morton has gone from being an educator and therapist to a singer-songwriter. Her show, “As I See It,” highlights Morton’s original, often hilarious songs, that encourage us to laugh at ourselves. For more information, visit www.loismorton.com.

Reserve tickets by calling 845/794-2005.

Tickets cost $15 reserved, $20 at the door.

The Forestburgh Tavern is located at 39 Forestburgh Rd. (next to the Forestburgh Playhouse). Check out upcoming events at the tavern at www.forestburghtavern.com.

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present the storytelling group Yarnslingers for their partnership series “Yarnslingers: Memoirs” at the CAS Arts Center on Saturday, September 20 at 7 p.m.

“Yarnslingers: Memoirs” is a yearlong collaboration with the Catskill Art Society, featuring storytellers from all walks of life who share pieces of their biographies in monthly performances.

From the surprising and heartfelt to the charmingly everyday, the tales of this diverse group reveal their individual idiosyncrasies, while uniting us in their common experiences. The third Saturday of every month is #StorytellingSaturday.

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10. Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call 845/4364227 or email info@catskillartsociety. org.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present author Ron Capps for a reading of his new memoir “Seriously Not All Right: Five Wars in Ten Years” at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., on Photo by Steve Early/ Saturday, September The Virginian-Pilot 20 at 3 p.m. This event Ron Capps is free and open to the public, and small donations will be accepted at the door.

For more than a decade, Ron Capps, serving as both a senior military intelligence officer and as a Foreign Service officer for the U.S. Department of State, was witness to war crimes, ethnic cleansing and genocide. He was diplomatically restrained from taking preventative action, which propelled him into a deep depression and a long bout with PTSD, which nearly caused him to take his own life.

He holds graduate degrees in liberal arts and writing from Johns Hopkins University. Ron and his wife Carole Florman live in Washington, DC and Livingston Manor, NY. For more information about him and his work, visit www.seriouslynotallright. com.

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Milford Music Festival returns in September MILFORD, PA — The music returns to Milford’s historic district as the encore of Milford MusicFest 2014 takes place Saturday, September 20. A full day of free concerts will fill the town from 10:30 a.m. well into the evening. Highlights of the day include crowd favorites SaRon Crenshaw Trio at Davis Chant Realty, The Merchants of Groove with two performances (one at Harrington House and another at The Artisan Exchange), traditional Irish music by The Tara Minstrels at The Flying Pig Tea Room, as well as a full schedule of performances by the students of the Delaware Valley Music Department. The Milford Dairy Bar will host five hours of continuous music with local musicians Ernie Kara & Friends and a “Jam for Cory” on its outdoor stage.

At 7 p.m., Jen Murphy Fitness Studio will cap off the evening with a benefit open mic for the Milford Ecumenical Food Pantry ($3 donation at door).

For more information and Milford MusicFest schedule updates, visit www. milfordpa.us.

Time and the Valleys Museum offers day of free admission GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Time and the Valleys Museum will offer free admission to museum visitors on Saturday, September 27 as a participant of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum Day Live! Program.

Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine in which participating museums across the country offer free admission to anyone with a Museum Day Live! ticket.

Visitors must download a ticket from the Smithsonian’s website at www. smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

Current exhibitions are “Tunnels, Toil & Trouble: New York City’s Quest for Water and the Rondout-Neversink Story,” “The Impact of Water on the Life and Growth of the Valleys,” and “Celebrating Catskill Waters: Past and Present.”

The Time and the Valleys Museum is open weekends from 12 noon to 4 p.m. through the end of October. For more information call 845/985-7700 or visit timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

LETTERS HOME

By Zac Stuart-Pontier

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Wayne historical figure to be luncheon topic HONESDALE, PA — Scholar Dr. Bambi Lobdell, author of “A Strange Sort of Being,” which examines the life of 19th-century Wayne County historical figure Lucy Ann Lobdell, will be the speaker at a luncheon at the Hotel Wayne on Friday, October 10 at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Lobdell will offer her interpretation of the fascinating and colorful story of Lucy Ann, who called herself Joseph, dressed in men’s clothing and was known as the “Female Hunter of Delaware County.”

Tickets for the luncheon buffet cost $20 and are available, only in advance, at the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 N. Main St., Honesdale, with a deadline for purchase of October 8. For credit card purchases call 570/253-1220. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wayne County Public Library with all proceeds going to the library.

Indian classical music at CAS LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present musicians Steve Gorn and Bill Buchen for “Luminous Ragas: A Concert of Indian Classical Music” at the CAS Arts Center on Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Raga means “to color the mind” and traditionally each raga is associated with a time of day, a season, or a quality of light. In this concert Gorn will play Indian ragas on the Contributed photo bansuri bamboo Steve Gorn, left, and Bill Buchen will play flute, accompanied traditional Indian instruments for a new on tabla by Buchen, concert at the CAS Arts Center on Friday, and will reveal the September 26. beauty and subtleties of the music through a unique guided listening meditation.

Gorn has performed Indian classical music and new American music on the bansuri bamboo flute in concerts and festivals throughout the world.

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10.

Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call 845/436-4227 or email info@catskillartsociety.org.

Harvest Festival at PEEC offers hikes, crafts and more LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its fourth annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The festival celebrates the autumnal equinox and traditional harvest season that occurs in September. The Harvest Festival will include local farms, handmade items and environmental activities.

Families are invited to stroll around the exhibits, support local businesses, make a craft or two, go on a hike, and play some games. PEEC staff and volunteers will lead a number of activities throughout the festival, including tie-dye, cider making, autumnal crafts, EcoZone tours, and interpretive hikes around the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

The Pocono Environmental Education Center, a nonprofit facility, is located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, between Milford and Bushkill, PA. PEEC advances environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park.

Early-bird tickets to Hawley Harvest Hoedown available now HAWLEY, PA — Northeast Pennsylvania bluegrass band The Coal Town Rounders will play at the annual Hawley Harvest Hoedown with two other bluegrass and folk bands, Cricket Tell The Weather and Miles to Dayton, on October 18 at 8 p.m. at the Ritz Theater, 512 Keystone St. “We’re thrilled to have these three very complimentary bluegrass and folk bands conclude this fun-filled fall harvest festival. Each band has wowed our audiences in the past, so the combination of all three will definitely put Hawley in a state of folk and bluegrass bliss,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents.

Seating for this show should be reserved. Only 100 early-bird tickets are available at the price of $16. After these are sold out, advance tickets will be available for $20. Tickets at the door will cost $22, if available. Tickets can be purchased at www.harmonypresents.com or by calling 570/588-8077, or at AMSkier Insurance Agency in Hawley.

Tickets on sale for dramatic reading of Poe at Grey Towers MILFORD, PA — Tickets for the popular dramatic reading of selected works of Edgar Allan Poe at Grey Towers National Historic Site will become available to the public on September 29. “Forevermore: A Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe,” will be presented on Halloween, Friday, October 31at 6 and 8 p.m. and will include four selected works of Poe. The annual seasonal dramatic reading features members of the American Readers Theatre Company in the Great Hall of Grey Towers. The program is appropriate for high school age and older. Tickets cost $20 per person and can be purchased online at www.greytowers.org or by mail with a check written to the Grey Towers Heritage Association, PO Box 188, Milford, PA, 18337. Tickets purchased by mail or online will be held at the door. No tickets will be held without payment for this program.

For more information, call 570/296-9625 or visit www. greytowers.org.

Cochecton man recounts history through letters and diaries COCHECTON, NY — The Cochecton Preservation Society will host its annual Coffee, Tea and History on Sunday, September 21 at the Cochecton Train Station located at 8537 Route 97 at 1 p.m. The presentation, “The Oldest House in Cochecton; Its History and Inhabitants” is made possible by Joe DeFalco, who is currently writing a book on the subject.

This oral history is an account of multiple Cochecton families related through marriage and their participation in America’s history during the period 1800 through 1901. This is based on true facts contained in a collection of 2,500-plus letters, diaries and memoirs found in a trunk of his family’s house in Cochecton and published research.

This event is free and refreshments will be served at intermission. There are 46 family names listed for letters and 42 family names listed for the Civil War discharges.

If you are descendant of one of the listed families, DeFalco is offering a copy of the original correspondence free to attendees upon request. For more information call 845/932-8104.

Slave to the Fitbit

I

set out from work with an unusual mission. I was not headed to the subway. No no, there would be none of that wimpy stuff for me on this late summer evening.

I was going to walk the 50-plus blocks home.

The sun was setting in the distance, and it was a lovely evening. But that wasn’t why I was going to walk. Truth is, I needed the steps. Desperately. You see, I was (am) deep in a step counting contest with my father and I am losing. Badly.

This all started with my dad receiving a Fitbit® as a gift. A Fitbit is a pedometer (step counter) that uses some sort of internal accelerometer gadgetry to measure and record how many steps you take in a given day. It is set to push (encourage) you to take 10,000 and climb 10 flights of stairs.

It also ranks your last seven days of steps—a whole week’s worth—against your friends, which brings out the friendly competitor in all of us—urging you to walk more.

You can also input the food you eat, and it can track your sleep cycle—all of this in the name of a healthier lifestyle. My dad gave it rave reviews. He told me he was walking more than ever, gaining more stamina and losing weight.

A lightbulb in my mind went off after a tuck-in of my shirt over my own growing belly. I have gradually been pulling myself back from the heaviest I’ve ever been. I had been mentioning this to my dad when he visited me in the city (looking thinner than ever) and he sent me a Fitbit for my birthday. I was hooked almost immediately.

I was excited as I set off on a week of as many steps as I could manage. I quickly found myself walking almost everywhere, including the 50-plus blocks home from work… on lovely late summer evenings... one step in front of the next... checking the Fitbit for the number of steps every few minutes and enjoying even more when I could time the press of the button to see them update live.

Step. By. Step.

Suddenly, walking had a purpose. It actually counted.

Getting from place to place became secondary. My best day was 22,000. I was still trailing my dad but closing in.

That weekend Emily and I were heading to a wedding, and before we left I felt my pocket and my Fitbit was gone.

(The horror.) I had forgotten to take it out of my pants when I changed them. I ripped through the pants I had been wearing. No luck. I bounded across the room to search the nightstand. Lamenting each step I took without the Fitbit in my pocket. What a waste!

We were late but I refused to leave without it. The thought of spending all night taking uncounted steps sounded terrible to me. And dancing?! Who knows what dancing would do to the thing. I could end up with a million! Was it even worth going if my steps weren’t being counted?

What terrible luck.

And then miraculously there it was. I grabbed it and pushed it down to the bottom of my pocket. A sense of relief washed over me, and I walked out with a spring in my step. Each and every one. Two. Three.

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NACL Theatre presents ‘Henri’ by Sprat Theatre

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IGHLAND LAKE, NY — A play about Alzheimer’s disease will be held on Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at NACL Theatre. Sprat Theatre Company’s performance, “Henri,” is a theatrical etude that explores the important moments in the life of title character, Henri, from youth to old age. The performance is designed to bring audiences closer to an understanding of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Image based, the ensemble theatre performance will rely on visual arts, a variety of storytelling methods and a cast that consists of mostly older actors (60-plus), and two young actors who play the role of the children.

Sprat Theatre Company is a multi-generational ensemble under the artistic direction of Ryan Elisabeth Reid that uses interdisciplinary artistic approaches and community partnerships to tell the stories of those who have been marginalized. The conviction that the arts can serve as an advocate for groups with limited agency, by actively seeking out their stories and unique voices to share them with a wider public, is the driving force behind Sprat’s work. Sprat chooses its subjects based on need and on the ensemble’s personal connection to particular causes and communities.

The development of “Henri” was made possible with the support of the dementia unit at Isabella Geriatric Center, Arts@ Renaissance, Vermont Studio Center, and Brooklyn Play Reading Group. The show was also made possible through generous support and guidance from the Smith Center for Performing Arts, The Lou

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Sprat Theatre will present “Henri” at the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY on September 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Caesars Foundation, NV Energy Foundation and many individuals.

Tickets cost $20 at the door or book online at www.NACL. org. For more information call 845/557-0694.

High energy bills making you uncomfortable?

Lower your energy costs with FREE energy upgrades Everyone should be comfortable at home. That’s why the EmPower New York program provides income-eligible residents* with free energy upgrades—all at no cost to you. To learn more and see if you’re eligible, visit nyserda.ny.gov/comfort.

» EmPower New York. A better life begins at home.

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* You may be eligible for EmPower New York if you are eligible for HEAP benefits, participate in a utility payment assistance program or have a household income below 60 percent of the state median (around $50,000 for a family of four).

Mixed media exhibit at River Gallery NARROWSBURG, NY — An exhibit of mixed-medium abstracts by Beau Gostomsky titled “Chai #18” opens with a reception at the River Gallery-The Art of Living, 8 Main St., on Saturday, September 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. It is on display through November 15. Beau Gostomsky is a self-taught artist with a fascination for all things distressed, rusty, salvaged, scraped and banged up. Current curiosity includes collage, antique paper ephemera, lettering, inks, rubber stamps, art journaling, and altered books. He lives with his husband Jeff in Barryville NY. For more information call 845/252-3238 or visit www.rivergalleryny.com.

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The M&M Auto Group is proud to announce that we are

offering exciting career opportunities

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with the fastest growing automotive center in the Hudson valley.

Committee members for Applefest include, from left, Deb Shelp, Jim Shelp, Roberta Griffis, Johnna Eldred with Alexis Eldred, Tim Eldred and Julie Becker.

Church to host Applefest

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ONESDALE, PA — The Central United Methodist Church, on the corner of Church and 11th streets, will host Applefest on September 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. JoJo the clown, left, will entertain children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day also features games, food, a craft fair, a magic show at 1 p.m., apple baking/cooking and scarecrow contests, a dunk tank and silent basket auction. For information, call 570/253-3291.

We are now accepting applications and resumes for the following positions: Experienced Reconditioning/ Prep department Experienced Service Technicians Experienced Service Writers Experienced Sales Person If you would like to join the M&M Family please email your resume to resume@mmautogroup.com or come by in person and fill out anapplication to join this motivated, fast-growing team.

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Please Join Us For The Unveiling of The Headstone

In Loving Memory of Elaine Katzoff

WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Sept. 18 After-School Book Club

HONESDALE — The After-School Book Club (ages 9-12 ) meets at the Wayne County Public Library, 4-5pm. Snacks, crafts and stories. Come read, laugh and learn. 570/253-1220.

Family Game Night

Sunday October 5, 2014 @b11:30 A.M. JeÎ?ersonville Hebrew Cemetery Route 52, Youngsville, NY

HONESDALE — Family Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. They have games to play or you can bring your own. Donations are appreciated. Coffee is available. 570/253-2020.

Free week of Yoga

MOUNTAINDALE — Free week of Yoga at Radiant Yoga, 63 Mountaindale Main St. Celebrate National Yoga Month in September. Call for your free week.

845/866-7822.

JEMS meeting

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JEFFERSONVILLE — The organization, Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS), meets every month on the third Thursday at 7pm above the Village Office in Jeffersonville. JEMS 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., Sept. 19 Child safety seat event

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Child safety seat check-up by certified technicians at Loch Sheldrake Firehouse from 10am-3pm by appointment. There will also be a health fair inside the fire hall.

Call 845/292-5910.

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One of the Great Historical Landmarks of the Past

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.

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/.

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.

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845-888-4761

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Adults $9 - Children $6 • Mon & Mat Adults $7 • Children $6 (Unless otherwise indicated) • We accept cash only

Fri., September 19 - Monday, September 22 and Fri., September 26 - Monday, September 29

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THE MAZE RUNNER Fri. 7:30; Sat., Sun. 2 & 7:30, Mon. 7:30

Mamakating’s local history

Silverstein: A Theatrical Reading

Custer’s Last Stand

845-887-4460 www.callicoontheater.com Callicoon, N.Y.

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.

Paddle on Lake Wallenpaupack

845-888-2000

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Live music: Kevin Campion at Callicoon Brewing Company

Supermarket Bingo

LIBERTY — Supermarket Bingo at the Masonic Lodge, 20 Eagle Dr. Doors open 5:30pm, calling starts 6:30pm.

Sponsor: Revonah-Lincoln-Kiamesha Chapter #443, Order of the Eastern Star. Admission: $5. Door prizes, raffles, refreshments.

Sat., Sept. 20 Two Franks’ Cafe free community lunch

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

Art & antiques auction

BETHANY — Art and antiques auction at Bethany Park, Rte. 670. Preview at 10am, auction at 11am. Featuring local artists, antique furniture, collectibles, glass, quilts, furniture, antique and unique items, gift certificates and services from local businesses, and more. Rain or shine. Cash and carry. 570/253-5573.

Bethel Flea Market

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

Bus trip to Hunterdon Hill Playhouse

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

Callicoon Creek Park plant swap and sale

CALLICOON — A plant swap and sale at the Callicoon Creek Park on Dorrer Drive, 10am-2pm. Perennials and houseplants. A master gardener will be on hand to answer questions. Rain or shine. 845/887-4783.

Classic Rock with Modern Sensibilities: Leroy Justice

HAWLEY — Leroy Justice plays at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm.

Reminiscent of a present day Led Zeppelin, but with greater focus on storytelling and modern sensibilities. Tickets $15-20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Clyde Washington’s inspirational art show

LIBERTY — Art and poetry performance by Clyde Washington at Day’s Inn, Sullivan Street. Event includes full buffet meal. Powerful paintings enhanced by coordinated poems. Doors open at 12noon, performance at 3pm.

Admission, including buffet, $20.

Country/Bluegrass concert

JEFFERSONVILLE — Country/Bluegrass concert at the Jeff Jamboree sponsored by JEMS across the street from the post office, 5-8pm. Little Sparrow, David Walton, Nothin New w/ John Kavaller and Steven Fleckentsein, plus special guest bands. Donation: $10.

Bring a chair.

Duck race

JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) 8th annual duck race, 1:30pm. Begins at Mill Pond and ends at Schadt Memorial Bridge. 845/482-5354.

ciety meeting at the Basket Historical Society, State Route 97, 2-4pm. Note change from regular fourth Saturday meeting schedule. This will be the last meeting for the year; meetings will resume in the spring of 2015.

Flea market & book sale

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

EQUINUNK — Manchester Community Library will hold its last summer flea market, 9am-12 noon. A sale of used books will be held at the same time. Vendor spaces: $5, payable day of the sale.

CALLICOON — Sullivan County Farmers’ Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm.

Every Sunday until November 26. www. sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org.

Free computer support

Memoir writing workshop

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

ELDRED — Memoir writing workshop given by Barbara Carson at the Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Rd. (across from Peck’s), 2pm. 845/557-6391.

Fresh pasta and meatball dinner

Milford Farmers’ Market

GLEN SPEY — Fresh pasta and meatball dinner at the Lumberland Senior Center, 4-7pm. Adults $10, children 5-10 years old $5.

Lawn sale

MILFORD — The Pike County Public Library will hold a lawn sale at its Milford branch located at 119 East Harford St., 9am-4pm. Arrive early for the best selections. 570/296-8211.

Lecture on the scythe

EQUINUNK — The Equinunk Historical Society, 1972 Pine Mill Rd. welcomes noted speaker Professor Barbara M. Schaedler, retired landscape architect and certified lecturer for the Federated Garden Clubs of America, for a presentation titled “The Scythe: A Mowing Tool Everyone Should Know� at 1pm.

Lego Club

HONESDALE — Lego Club (ages Kindergarten to 6th grade) every third Saturday of the month at the Wayne County Public Library. Create Lego masterpieces with your friends. Register by calling 570/253-1220.

Live music by When Pigs Fly at Callicoon Brewing

CALLICOON — When Pigs Fly at Callicon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm.

No cover. 845/887-5500.

Live music and dance at My Shady Lady

HANCOCK — Country music featuring Terry Rockwell on keyboard at My Shady Lady, 7-11pm. Country favorites and some old-fashioned square dancing.

Beer and wine only. Food available for purchase. $8 cover, $7 for Shady Lady members. 607/821-1606.

Mike & Anne Baglione concert

CUDDEBACKVILLE — The Neversink Valley Museum presents an evening of Americana and bluegrass music featuring Hudson Valley favorites Annie and Mike Baglione at the D&H Canal Visitors’ Center, 7:30pm. $7 general admission, $5 for museum members. 845/7548870.

PCC Music Night

PHILLIPSPORT — Music night at Phillipsport Community Center, featuring Tony Penn, a singer-songwriter performing folk/traditional, blues and acoustic music. R.J. Storm and Old School bluegrass band, based in Beacon NY, perform their brand of energetic bluegrass music. Suggested donation $2.

Storytelling Evening with Yarnslingers: Memoirs

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Storytellers share new pieces of their biographies in monthly performances at the CAS Arts Center, reading true stories that range from the surprising and awe-inspiring to the charmingly everyday. 7pm. Tickets for $10 suggested donation. Call or email info@catskillartsociety.org for reservations.

Sun., Sept. 21 Basket Historical Society Meeting

LONG EDDY — Basket Historical So-

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

Pine Mill Community Hall pancake breakfast

LOOKOUT — Pancake breakfast at Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., 7:30-11:30am. Serving cheese omelets, or eggs the way you like them, pancakes, sausage, home fries, apple sauce, juice, coffee or tea. Adults: $7, child’s half portion, $3.50.

Roast beef dinner

LORDS VALLEY — Roast beef dinner at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Firehouse, 484 Route 739, (about 1 mile off Route 84 Exit), 1-5pm. Cost: adults $12, children (under 10) $5, kids 3 and under free. 570/775-7355.

Tue., Sept. 23 Lecture on genealogy

DAMASCUS — The Damascus Township Historical Society invites all to the final program of their 2014 speaker series at 7pm. Alice LaBar Scott, a Damascus resident, will present the program “Genealogy Brickwall,� sharing her knowledge of and life experience in researching family genealogy and history.

570/224-4535.

Wed., Sept. 24 After-School Book Club

HONESDALE — The After-School Book Club (ages 6-8) meets at the Wayne County Public Library, 4-5pm. Snacks, crafts and stories. Come read, laugh and learn. 570/253-1220.

Free computer support

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

The Cooperage Farmers’ Market

HONESDALE - The Cooperage Farmers’ Market, 4-6pm every Wednesday.

Produce, dairy, meats, breads, baked goods, soaps, teas, and more. Freshly cooked farm-to-table meal from The Market CafĂŠ. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org.

Thur., Sept. 25

After-School Book Club

HONESDALE - After-School Book Club (ages 9-12 ) at the Wayne County Public Library, 4-5pm. Snacks, crafts and stories. Come read, laugh and learn.

570/253-1220.

Come Paint With Me

MILFORD - This free plein air painting program is open to the public and is noninstructional at Grey Towers. Observe or bring your own materials and paint wth them; bring a picnic lunch. No reservations needed.

Breathe Yoga and Bodyworks, welcomes new Tai Chi instructor Joyce Boronio. The yoga studio is located at 25 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Contact 845/252-6865 or visit www.breathenarrowsburg.com/.

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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.

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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.

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Full-Time, On-Site Resident Relocation Specialist Upper Sullivan County apt development undergoing complete rehab seeks candidate with property mgmt experience to coordinate all aspects of tenant relocation among bldgs on site. Write reports and correspondence, update data on spreadsheets, work closely with tenants and Property Mgr. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.

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Thanks River Reporter!”

Dawn J. Curreri, Associate Broker @ Eagle Valley Realty

Receptionist/Clerical Support

Sullivan Renaissance is seeking a personable and professional person to fill the role of Receptionist.

M-T 8:30AM – 12:30PM, Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM. General clerical duties. Ability to work as a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Facebook.

Good written, verbal & telephone skills. Excellent working conditions. Bilingual a plus. Send resume to P.O. Box 311, Liberty, NY12754 Attn: HR Dept. or e-mail to: jmcphillips@granitelp.com. EEO.

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

Help Wanted Social Media and Sales Coordinator needed for Narrowsburg area Design/Build firm.

Good pay. Flexible schedule possible.

Send resume to SullivanCountyDesign @gmail.com.

Insurance Agency Seeking F/T CSR Excellent computer, telephone & people skills necessary experience required Insurance Licensed preferred Send résumé to Insurance CSR Po Box 150 Narrowsburg NY 12764

TOWN OF LUMBERLAND EMPLOYMENT ZBA ALTERNATE MEMBER The Lumberland Zoning Board Of Appeals Is Seeking Anyone Interested In Becoming An Alternate Member Of The BA. The ZBA Meets On The 3rd Tuesday Of Each Month At The Glen Spey Town Hall At 7:00 P.m., With The 1St Half Hour As A Workshop Session And The Regular Meeting Commencing At 7:30 P.m.. Members Are Paid Annually, $16.23 Per Meeting Attended During The Year.

Anyone Interested Should Contact The Supervisor’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.y. 12737, Or By Calling (845) 856-8600 Ext. 227. All Applicants Will Meet With The Zoning Board Of Appeals To Be Interviewed Before Final Appointment Approval Is Made

By The Town Board.

By Order of the Supervisor Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk September 11, 2014

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.

HUGE YARD SALE Friday 9/19, Saturday 9/20 Sunday 9/21 9am-5pm 15 Oak Street Narrowsburg, NY (across from lumber yard) Snow Mobile, Zero Turn Mower, Hot Tub, Christmas, Trains, Collectables.

Too much to list, Something For Everyone

ESTATE SALE Fri 9/19 Sat 9/20 Sun 9/21 9 am-6pm 40 year collection of Babbling Brook Cottages 258 Silver Lake Rd Dingmans Ferry PA Furniture, 1931 Magic Chief enamel 6 burner gas stove, Porcelain sinks, 1950 GE refrigerator, Store 7-Up cooler, Medical cabinet with glass top, Hand Carved 10 foot Condor, Cookie Jars, Dolls, and much more

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Doreen’s Cleaning house and office cleaning RV and car cleaning, light errands NY & PA Free Estimates Please call 845-252-6698

Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Legislative Hearing Room at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York, 12701 on September 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of adoption of amendments to the Appendices of the Rules for the Classified Civil Service of the County of Sullivan as follows: APPENDIX A EXEMPT POSITIONS COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ADD District Attorney’s Investigator (present incumbent only) DELETE District Attorney’s Investigator APPENDIX B NON-COMPETITIVE POSITIONS COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ADD District Attorney’s Investigators (5) (CP/I) Senior District Attorney’s Investigator (CP/I) Such proposed changes are available for inspection at the Office of Personnel and Civil Service Administration, County of Sullivan, County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York, 12701 during business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lynda Levine, Personnel Officer Dated: September 9, 2014

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DOETSCH FAMILY II LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/9/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1216 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

PO BOX 574, NEVERSINK, NEW YORK, 12765-0574 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, the Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc. (WDB) and the Center for Workforce Development (CWD), as grant recipient, is responsible for developing, integrating and coordinating a workforce development system that meets the needs of business, provides career opportunities for workers, and assures meaningful education and employment opportunities for youth.

In accordance with WIA law, the Sullivan WDB and the CWD is required to develop and implement a One-Year Local Plan for WIA Title 1B and Wagner-Peyser programs for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. We are inviting your comments on this One-Year Plan Modification.

It can be accessed online at www. co.sullivan.ny.us under the Center for Workforce Development page.

It is also available in hard copy at the CWD offices located at the SC Government Center 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Anyone having questions, or wishing to provide input, may do so in writing to: Laura Quigley, Director, Center for Workforce Development, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701 or at laura.quigley@ co.sullivan. ny.us.

All comments must be received

by October 17, 2014

Saeger Properties Holdings, LLC Notice ofFormation of Saeger Properties Holdings, LLC Arts ofOrg filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on September 3, 2014 Office location: Sullivan. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC 23 Hillcrest Drive Wayne, NJ 07470. Purpose: any lawful activity, by Robert Lander II, Attorney at Law 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.

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.

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:

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

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION BIDDERS THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND IS ACTIVELY SEEKING BIDS ON THE FOB AND OR DELIVERY OF: ANTI-SKID SAND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AT (845) 856-2300.

ALL BIDS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, 1054 PROCTOR RD., GLEN SPEY, N.Y.,ON OR BEFORE, OCTOBER 2, 2014 AT 2:00 P.M., WITH A BID OPENING SCHEDULED AT THAT TIME. THE BID AWARD WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL, 1054 PROCTOR RD., GLEN SPEY, N.Y. ALL BIDS MUST CONTAIN A SIGNED NON-COLLUSION FORM AND BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED: BID: ANTI-SKID SAND THE TOWN BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LUMBERLAND VIRGINIA V. HORN TOWN CLERK SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

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.

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

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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.

on Monday, September 29, 2014 and September 30, 2014 at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY, for the purpose of drafting a preliminary 2015 budget for the Town of Tusten. By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk

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 MMNR Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Flemming Zulack Williamson Zau C/O Robert Polifka, Esq., 1 Liberty Plaza Fl 35, New York, NY 10006.

Purpose: General.

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

at the Woodstock School of Art Curator: Susana Torruella Leval

September 25 — November 4

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 26, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Install Primary Electric Service at Communication Tower Site (Tennanah Lake - B-14-66) 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 19, 2014

Looking for Homeowners to Qualify for a FREE Home Solar Installation Own Your Own Home Have a Southerly-Facing Roof Little to No Shading Pay an Electric Bill The U.S. Government and your State have financial incentives that may provide homeowners the opportunity to supplement your electric provider with solar power.

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888-359-7288 NRGHomeSolar.com NRG Home Solar offers you the option to go solar for as little as $0 down or you can lower your monthly lease payment with a down payment. Consult your solar specialist to determine your eligibility. Financing terms, pricing and savings vary based on customer credit, system size, utility rates and available rebates and incentives. System performance subject to several factors including location, roof and shading. Savings on total electricity costs not guaranteed. NRG WC-24767-H12 Home Solar isWP-0000175073 a service mark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2014 NRG Home Solar. All rights reserved.

NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING There will be a budget workshop meeting of the Tusten Town Board

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

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

September 13 - November 1 Gala Opening Reception Sept. 13, 3 to 5 Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat., 9 to 3 2470 Route 212, Woodstock, NY

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

Licensed Real Estate Broker PA and NY 845.252.3547 Narrowsburg, NY Office 845.253.6606 Honesdale, PA Office 570.493.2476 Cell/Text PO Box 145 Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Dianna L. Dettloff, Broker Licenses # 37GI1011818 • SB065194 PA

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Outer Banks , NC 2014 Parade of Homes TOUR 20 New Homes From Corolla to Avon, NC October 9-12 Tickets $10 Good all 4 days 252-449

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

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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

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Plumbing & Heating

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HALLORAN FARM

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HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

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SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

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CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Gathering momentum

SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY—Gone now are the first-week jitters.

With week two in the books and a couple of games/matches already in the rearview mirror, local football, soccer, cross-country and volleyball teams can assess their initial progress and move forward with an eye toward maximizing their success. Sullivan West, Liberty, Eldred and TriValley all improved to 2-0 in football.

The Bulldogs dominated Roscoe-Downsville (0-2) 54-0, amassing 488 yards on the ground. Andrew Stabbert scored two TDs and rushed for 185 yards. Ronj Padu had three TDs and 95 yards of rushing. Richard Shevak and Nick Grossman also scored on short runs. Sullivan West Coach Ron Bauer and Roscoe-Downsville Coach Fred Ahart have 48 and 45 years of coaching respectively—93 years between the two of them. How’s that for longevity? The Dawgs host Rondout Valley (2-0) on September 19, the team that just downed Monticello (1-1) 33-13. Eldred bested Livingston Manor (0-2) 13-6 in a league tilt. Nick Banghart rushed for 121 yards on 10 carries and scored a TD. Colton Kelty had the other TD for the Yellow Jackets who host Tri-Valley this week. The Bears downed Ellenville 45-26. John Killian scored three TDs and rushed for 145 yards. Jared James had two TDs and 134 yards. Justin Swarthout had 109 yards, two TDs and 14 solo tackles. Liberty downed O’Neill 7-0 in overtime with an eight-yard pass from Morris Schrader to Grant Harmann. Liberty hosts Chester on September 20. Eldred’s girls soccer team improved to 3-0, with a pair of wins over Liberty including a double OT 6-5 win in the Monticello tournament. Earlier in the week they bested TriValley (0-2) 5-1. Eldred will play Monticello in the title game on September 27. Sullivan West tied Liberty 1-1 before losing to Tuxedo 3-0. With a split in the opening Downsville tourney that included a win over Walton, the Lady Bulldogs’ record stood at 1-2-1. In boys soccer, Fallsburg (6-1 looks impressive) with a 7-2 win over Monticello, and a 3-0 win over Tri-Valley, that followed a 5-1 win over Sullivan West (0-2). The Comets’ only loss to date was a 2-1 squeaker to S.S. Seward. Freshman Kelvin Nunez has 12 goals already and a trio of hat tricks against Walton, Port Jervis and Monticello. The Dawgs lost their season opener to Tuxedo 2-0. In volleyball, the Lady Bulldogs (2-1) bested Liberty 3-1, lost to O’Neill 3-0 and then beat Fallsburg 3-0. In Cross-Country, the Sullivan West girls downed Eldred and Monticello, while the Lady Panthers held sway over Eldred and Sullivan West. Sullivan West’s Ethan Seidl (18:20) was the leader, just ahead of teammate Dan Paparella (18:22). In the girls race, Monticello twins Sydney and Camryn Johnson (20:32) were the winners.

Sullivan West’s Kelsey Dutton (21:27) came in next. For ongoing stories, visit www.sportsinsightsny.com and 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 Ross 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.

Sullivan West’s Ronj Padu races 40 yards on the Westies’ first play for a TD. He’d score twice more before the rainy day came to a close.

Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

Sullivan West’s Andrew Stabbert races 50 yards for his second TD of the game in the 54-0 win over RoscoeDownsville. Stabbert amassed 185 yards on eight carries for the 2-0 Bulldogs.

Fallsburg’s Matt Jonas heads a ball

by Sullivan West keeper Tyler Burgos in the Comets’ 5-1 non-league win over the Bulldogs. Aside from a 2-1 loss to Seward, the Comets have run off five wins to start their season.

“Make each day your masterpiece.”

—John Wooden Monticello twins Sydney and Camryn Johnson (20:32) share the lead at the Panthers’ home meet. Sullivan West’s girls prevailed over Eldred and Monticello. In the boys race, it was the Panthers who emerged victorious.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

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AKEVILLE, PA — A guided forest hike at PPL Shuman Point Natural Area will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m. The hike is presented

by Sarah Hall-Bagdonas, forest specialist for Wayne Conservation District.

Participants will take a look at the changes in the forest since a recent tim-

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Meet at Shuman Point Natural Area on Route 590. Be prepared for hiking outdoors and dress for the weather. Call Sarah at 570/253-0930 for information.

Paddle on the Lake

AWLEY, PA — PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center will host a paddle on Lake Wallenpaupack presented by Nick Spinelli, Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District, on Friday, September 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Lake Wallenpaupack is a vacation hot-spot for fisherman, hikers, boaters and nature enthusiasts alike.

Spinelli will lead a kayak/canoe paddle and educational program. Explore

unique habitats that provide a home to thousands of creatures, and learn about lake history, monitoring and wildlife.

Kayaks will be available for rent

by Northeast Wilderness Experience (NEWE) or you may bring your own. Flotation devices must be worn, and will be available with kayak rental. NEWE offers kayak rentals for $30 and tandems for $45. Registration is required and limited to the first 25 people. Call 570/253-7001.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

A precursor to autumn

RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

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he days are getting shorter and somewhat cooler with Labor Day come and gone and fall just around the corner.

However, even during the warmer days of August, there were signs of the impending seasonal change. During the last couple of weeks in August, common nighthawks were seen over lakes and rivers just around dusk as they circled overhead, looking for insects to fuel their southward migration.

Narrowsburg had a good number during several early evenings.

If you have been watching the deer through the summer, you may have noticed that the fawns are losing their spots. Deer, including fawns, are shedding their summer coats to be replaced by a thicker winter coat that will protect them from frigid temperatures. September is the month that deer change from a reddish to a grayish hue.

Unlike most plants and animals that appear and propagate in the spring, some species become conspicuous only as we head back to school or work at the end of the summer. The appearance of these “late bloomers� is an indication that autumn is not far away, even though the leaves are still green and some folks are getting some late summer swimming in. The images in this week’s column show some of September’s precursors to autumn that can be seen around us now.

Autumn meadowhawks, a dragonfly species, emerge from the water in August, and they fly in our area through a large part of October, even being seen as late as early November, depending on the weather.

This is the last species of dragonfly that will be seen before winter’s onset.

TRR photos by Scott Rando

Common, or true katydids have hatched during the spring, and the nymphs have been in the trees all summer. Around the first of August they reach adulthood and start their courtship, calling nightly just after dusk. Their nightly chorus continues until the first hard frost.

The turtlehead flower appears in late August and well into September. This plant provides a foraging opportunity for a bumblebee, as other flower species are dwindling during this time of year. The turtlehead plant prefers damp soil and is found along lakes and streams.

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