September 24 - 30, 2015 by Stuart Communications

Your Award-Winning News Source for the Upper Delaware River Valley Region Since 1975

Vol. 41 No. 39

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

www.riverreporter.com

$1.50

Eldred students react to drug testing suggestion By MELISSA McMONAGLE

LDRED, NY — Since its first mention at the September 10 Eldred Board of Education meeting, the “drug problem” in the Eldred Central school system has been the topic of discussion in every classroom, corridor and lunch table in the Junior/Senior High School. Students have been abuzz with fierce opinions on the potential problem, ranging from lauding the proposal to drug test every student in Eldred, to denouncing those suggesting it. Long-time Eldred sports coach and substitute teacher Josh Santoro proposed at the meeting that Eldred “start drug testing right now” for athletics, in order to cut any increased present and future use of hard drugs to the minimum. “We have no choice here,” said Santoro. “We’re talking about heroin.” Santoro added that drug testing should be done for any and every student in any and every extracurricular activity, including drama club, band, chorus, IT club and the like. The students’ response to this proposal is mixed. Gemma McAfee and Francine McDonnell, two juniors at Eldred, agreed that drug testing is fair. “If you want to do a sport, you shouldn’t be doing drugs,” asserted McAfee. McDonnell agreed. McAfee then went on to add, “You have to drug test everyone if you’re going to drug test. You can’t just test a few people. That’s not fair.” When asked if there is a drug problem in Eldred, McAfee said, “I think that it’s only a problem with a select few students.” Sami and Bailey Laput, twins, and Ella Sherwood, three juniors who were asked the same question, insisted, “No.” Their

OUTDOORS: First fish

response was the same when asked if they know any students using hard drugs. “Not hard drugs,” Sami reiterated. Other students had differing perspectives on the issue. When asked if there is a drug problem in Eldred, senior varsity soccer player Jonathan Santoro answered, “Yes. The problem is the use of illegal substances/drugs and students being caught doing it, whether it is by school officials or law enforcement, time and time again.” Sebastian Schadt, junior and offensive player for the boys varsity soccer team, stated that the problem in Eldred is not drugs, but rather, “people assuming things, not knowing.” Other students suggested different measures to be put in place for Eldred as a means of compromise, like testing the coaches and staff as well, and stating how the school has a false image. Members of the boys varsity soccer team were baffled at the notion that Eldred students, particularly athletes, are using hard drugs. “[It’s as] simple as that: we don’t do heroin,” said one player, who wanted to remain anonymous. Members of the varsity girls soccer team, none of whom wanted to be named, had a similar view. Among other things, the players felt as if the students are being unfairly ridiculed. “It should be more than just the students [being tested]; it should be the teachers, the PTA, the coaches.” One girl asserted, “There’s nobody doing heroin. It’s a small school; people would hear that. We would know that. We would see that.” [Melissa McMonagle is a senior at the high school.]

CURRENTS: Deerest Deerpark

TRR photo by Anya Tikka

An immature red-tailed hawk eventually found the energy to fly away.

A hawk in Pond Eddy By ANYA TIKKA

OND EDDY, NY — When a passerby saw an immature red-tailed hawk on the side of Hollow Road in Pond Eddy, she got out of the car to get a closer look at the bird, which didn’t appear to have any visible injuries, but was inactive and unable to fly. She picked the bird up, wrapped it in a blanket, and brought it home. “I just couldn’t leave him there,” Janet Castellano explained when she brought it to a neighbor’s house in order to call for animal rescue help because she couldn’t take the bird to her house due to her cats. After local constable phone calls were only available for messages, 911 was called, but Castellano was advised nothing could be done immediately. She was told she should call the Department of Environmental Protection. She’d already done that, and nobody was going to come until after Sunday—this was on Saturday. After a Google search for wildlife rescue in the area, about 10 of the people listed either didn’t answer, their phone was out of service, or they were otherwise not available, and Castellano started to worry about the state of the bird, whose eyes were rolling and who didn’t appear to be very alert. “I tried to give him water before, but it Continued on page 3

SPANNING 2 STATES, 4 COUNTIES, AND A RIVER THAT UNITES US

The River Reporter

2 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

Gibson on climate change By FRITZ MAYER

ASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Chris Gibson, who has been described as the most progressive Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, has joined with 10 of his colleagues in introducing a resolution calling for “economically viable, and broadly supported private and public solutions to study and address the causes and effects of measured changes to our global and regional climates.” The resolution explicitly acknowledges climate change, which to this point is still denied by the majority of elected Republican officials in the nation’s capital. The party is working diligently to defeat the Clean Power Plan, which is the Environmental Protection Agency’s program to reduce the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions coming from power plants, and Sen. James Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has called climate change the greatest hoax ever foisted on the American people. But Gibson and his colleagues are saying that climate change is real and needs to be addressed, and that environmental conservation is not at odds with conservative philosophy; in fact the opposite is true. He said in an interview last week, “If conservation isn’t conservative, then words have no meaning at all.” Gibson, who represents Sullivan, Ulster, Delaware and all or parts of eight other counties, issued a statement that said, “All too often, the conversation about appropriate and balanced environmental stewardship gets caught up in partisan politics. Yet, this conversation is key to the preservation of our great country for generations to come, as important as ensuring we have fiscally responsible policies to secure our future.” Carlos Curbelo, another member of the House who supports the resolution, represents South Florida, which is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. He said, “South Florida is the front line of climate change, where we have seen its negative impact in the form of rising sealevels and the erosion of our coastal communities. In Miami-Dade County alone, more people live less than a mere four feet above sea level than any state in the union with the exception of [all of] Florida and Louisiana... 40% of Florida’s population is at risk of rising sea levels, posing a clear and present danger. Our goal with this resolution is to shift the debate from whether climate change is real to what we can do to mitigate its effects.” The goals of the resolution include:

• Expanding study of our environment, weather and climate through a combination of private, peer-reviewed studies as well as appropriate, non-partisan oversight of government studies and publicly funded studies; • Modernizing our antiquated energy transmission and transportation through improving electric grid reliability and eﬃciency, expanding the use of microgrids, and expanding infrastructure investment; • Bringing our energy sector into the next generation, including expanding our use of hydropower; increasing the potential of our wind power industry; pursuing and improving biomass energy use; promoting programs like SunShot that have already seen progress and have incredible future potential in making more eﬃcient the harnessing of solar power; and pursuing safe and properly regulated natural gas production and use with the goal of creating a bridge to the long-term goal of energy independence with renewable energy resources; and • Promoting investments in some of the most promising technologies, including nanotechnology coatings and composites, advanced energy storage and battery technology, and waste-heatto-power systems.

THE RIVER REPORTER

IN BRIEF Sullivan sheriff warns of postcard scam

Pisall’s shooter found guilty of murder in heroin dispute

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of the latest scam being perpetrated in the area. Citizens have been receiving postcards from a company by the name of the United Merchandise Clearinghouse (UMC). The postcard claims to be a “Notice of Parcel Claim” and states that a parcel is being held for the addressee. The postcard further claims that the parcel being held contains jewelry and directs the person to call an 800 number. “Once a person calls the 800 number, they are asked to provide a credit card to pay for an $11.95 processing fee,” said Sheriff Mike Schiff. “Our research into this scam indicates that the victim will receive a cheap piece of costume jewelry in the mail and possibly compromise their credit card information in the process.” Senior citizens seem particularly vulnerable to this scam, said Schiff. Anyone who receives such a postcard should ignore it. Citizens are warned not call the 800 number and not give out their credit card information.

HONESDALE, PA — Janine Edwards, the Wayne County District Attorney, announced on Septmeber 22 that a Wayne County jury deliberated less than 10 minutes before finding Louis Roderick Ogden, age 52, guilty of murder in the first degree. Ogden shot and killed his niece, Rebecca Pisall, age 20, at point-blank range on June 20, 2014 in South Canaan Township. Ogden killed her because she complained about Ogden shorting her in a $60 sale of heroin. Edwards said, “This was swift justice. The jury saw immediately that the defendant committed a murder in the first degree. They rendered the verdict that was demanded. The defendant committed an absolutely horrible crime over $60 worth of heroin. He deserves to spend the rest of his life in state prison. Anyone who questions the serious nature of drug activity and drug abuse need look no further than the facts in this case.” Immediately after the verdict, President Judge Raymond L. Hamill, sentenced Ogden to a mandatory sentence of life without the possibility of parole in state prison.

Boyfriend/girlfriend burglary team arrested

New Josh Fox film ‘GASWORK’ screened

MONTICELLO, NY — At approximately 1 a.m. on September 17, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Patrol responded to a burglar alarm at Sonny’s Mobil Mart on the corner of East Broadway and Rose Valley Road in the Town of Thompson. Deputies arrived and found that a window had been smashed out. The owner of the store responded to the scene and determined that cash and cigarettes had been stolen. The deputies reviewed the in-store video and were able to identify a suspect and the getaway vehicle. The vehicle, a black Nissan Rogue, was found later that morning parked at 15 Fulton St. in the Village of Monticello. Deputies arrested Christopher Gonzales, 27, and Shelly Somerville, 54, who both reside at that address. The suspects, who are boyfriend and girlfriend, admitted to breaking into the Mobil Mart gas station that morning and on June 7 as well. Deputies say the duo also broke into the Mongaup Valley Mobil Mart on September 13. The pair allegedly burglarized the Sunoco gas station on Broadway, the liquor store in the Mountain Mall and the liquor store on Route 42 South, all of which are in the Village of Monticello.

NARROWSBURG, NY — There will be a special screening of “GASWORK: The Fight for CJ’s Law,” a new short by filmmaker Josh Fox that investigates the dangerous working conditions in the oil and gas fields, at the offices of Damascus Citizens for Sustainability, 25 Main St., on Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m. There will also be a live screening of an “All in with Chris Hayes” interview with Fox on Thursday, repeated on Saturday. Among advocates for fracking, jobs created by drilling are usually high on the list of talking points. But the film argues that the jobs created by fracking are not the kind of jobs American workers deserve. They are dangerous, exposing workers to chemicals whose long-term impacts on human health are yet unknown. In fact, the fatality rate of oil field jobs is seven times greater than the national average. In “GASWORK,” Fox conducts an investigation into worker safety and chemical risk and has interviewed many workers who have been asked to clean drill sites, transport radioactive and carcinogenic chemicals and have been told to do so with no safety equipment.

MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

The weekly newspaper that respects your intelligence Published by: Stuart Communciations, Inc. • Office location: 93 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Mailing address: PO Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • Phone: 845/252-7414, Fax: 845/252-3298 Publisher ...................................................... Laurie Stuart .................ext. 33 ............. publisher@riverreporter.com Print and Online Editor............................... Fritz Mayer .....................ext. 28 ............fritzmayer@riverreporter.com Managing Editor ......................................... Anne Willard ..................ext. 29 ........... copyeditor@riverreporter.com Editorial Assistant ...................................... Isabel Braverman .........ext. 30 ................... isabel@riverreporter.com Production & Circulation Manager ......... Amanda Reed ................ext. 23 ............... amanda@riverreporter.com Sales Manager ............................................ Tanya Hubbert ...............ext. 34 ....................tanya@riverreporter.com Classified Representative ......................... Eileen Hennessy ...........ext. 35 ...................eileen@riverreporter.com

News editor@riverreporter.com Press Releases copyeditor@riverreporter.com

Advertising sales@riverreporter.com Classifieds/Legals eileen@riverreporter.com

Where & When events@riverreporter.com Special Sections anne@riverreporter.com

Opinions expressed by the editors and writers are their own and are not necessarily the views of the publisher or the advertisers. The appearance of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement of the firms, products or services. Official newspaper of: Sullivan County; towns of Bethel, Cochecton, Lumberland and Tusten; Sullivan West, Eldred and BOCES school districts; and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Subscription rate: $72/2 years, $42/1 year, $30/6 months. Published weekly on Thursdays. USPS 354-810. Periodical postage paid at Narrowsburg, NY 12764 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The River Reporter, PO Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Entire contents © 2015 by Stuart Communications, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 3

THE RIVER REPORTER

Tusten’s solar plan on hold

A Continued from page 1

wouldn’t take it,” she said. Finally, Castellano called a number that a recorded message on the Bethel Animal Control phone number gave to call in emergencies. When Ed Richards first answered the phone, he thought it would be best to call the police, but when he learned they weren’t available, he said he’d make phone calls and get back. While waiting, an officer from the Lumberland constables pulled up. He’d been alerted by the sheriff’s department after the 911 call. He also thought that not much could be done immediately, but suggested trying to give water to the hawk again. Meanwhile, he called for assistance from a wildlife rescuer in the area, and was advised that there were many red-tailed hawks in the same position this year. After Castellano gently dipped the hawk’s beak in a water bowl several times so it was forced to swallow, it started to perk up visibly, lifting its torso, and eventually stretching to spread its wings. Castellano was not afraid to handle the large, although still not fully grown raptor with sharp, large talons and a huge beak while it was sitting on her bare arm. She was gently stroking the hawk during the whole time. “I couldn’t just leave him there, he was clinging to my side,” she explained, “and he wouldn’t hurt you when he knows you’ve helped him.” After a few moments, the red-tailed hawk recovered, apparently unharmed, and took off flying toward the river just below the ridge off Berm and Church Road. When Richards called back, the hawk had already flown away. However, he explained many red-tailed hawks were suffering and many were found in the same condition because they didn’t have enough food this year, and that the coyotes got to most of the food this year. Both animals feed on the same small mammals. The constable said the sheriff’s office could be called in case of other wildlife rescue issues and they would reach out to helpers.

Prevailing wage is a sticking point By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The residents of the Town of Tusten travelled to a county meeting in Monticello on September 17 to ask for support in urging the state legislature to pass legislation that would enable the small town to go forward with a municipal solar project. Brandi Merolla, chair of the town’s energy committee, told the county lawmakers that the project is currently on hold because of a position being taken by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL). It is the opinion of the DOL that because taxpayers will receive a “benefit” from the project in the form of reduced prices for electricity, the project must be constructed with contractors paying “prevailing wage.” The town has a power purchase agreement, in which a contractor has agreed to build the solar array and sell electricity back to the town at a reduced rate. Town supervisor Carol Wingert told the legislature while there is no guarantee of savings, the town is projected to save $390,000 over the 15-year length of the agreement. After that, the town would have the option to purchase the solar arrays. Wingert said that the current contractor would pay $300 to $500 a day to their installers, “so it’s not like they’re paying minimum wage,” but the prevailing wage is even higher than that, and the

cost of paying it would increase the cost of the Tusten project by $30,000. That in turn would dissuade the people providing the financing from moving forward with the project. Wingert said that a bill was proposed in the state assembly, a.9149-a, which would exempt municipal solar systems smaller than 250 kilowatts from the prevailing wage requirement. That bill was never voted on, but county chair Scott Samuelson said that once they determined if the bill had been introduced or needed to be re-introduced, the legislature would pass a resolution supporting the measure. Energy and construction companies have opposed the bill because another of its elements would require that all solar projects over 250 kilowatts, whether private or municipal, be subject to prevailing wage requirements. The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors commented on the proposed legislation three years ago, and said, “According to the Center for Governmental Research, the payment of prevailing wages on construction projects generally increases labor costs by 28% or more compared to non-prevailing wage projects. Such increased costs would result in fewer solar projects being built,” which is in direct contravention of laws passed by the state legislation with the intent of increasing the number of solar projects in the state.

New YMCA facility opens in Rock Hill By FRITZ MAYER

OCK HILL, NY — Sen. John J. Bonacic made remarks at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 18 for opening of the Youth and Family Center as part of the YMCA of Sullivan County. Bonacic helped secure a $500,000 grant to help move the project forward, which was awarded to the organization in 2012. The 3,000-square-foot education and recreation facility will offer a variety of youth programs ranging from outdoor education to the arts, drama and sports programs and school vacation programs in Sullivan County. According to information on the organization’s website, “This facility will serve as an area for families to gather and enjoy the richness of the surrounding 155 acres complete with beautiful hiking trails, boating, fishing, workshops and interactive learning sessions on the environment, family nights and much more.”

XL SALE

SUBSCRIPTION 845-252-7414 PO Box 150 Narrowsburg, NY 12764

Contributed photo

Sen. John Bonacic is joined by members of the YMCA and the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Sullivan County YMCA facility in Rock Hill, NY.

Send me 52 issues of THE RIVER REPORTER for $34 I prefer 104 issues for $64 Name___________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________ Phone #_____________________ Email ___________________ Check or money order enclosed. Credit Card #_____________________________________________

Expiration Date__________ Billing Zip Code__________________

www.RiverReporter.com

4 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Cochecton ambulance service discussed By ANYA TIKKA

OCHECTON, NY — Emergency ambulance service was a topic of discussion at the September 9 Cochecton town meeting. Resident Pauline Johnson raised the topic and Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps member Peter Grosser talked about the logistical difficulties of both funding the service and making sure everyone is covered, especially in life-or-death situations. Johnson wanted to know if services are up to date in case anyone needed urgent care. She indicated elderly neighbors and others may need speedy response in emergencies. Supervisor Gary Maas said that someone had been dead on arrival in Westchester Medical Center the previous Friday, and that could have been due to slow response times. The board members quizzed Grosser about how the actual emergency system works. Grosser said that it’s

hard to find volunteers, even after the corps conducted an extensive search and placed newspaper ads. He said that revenue and reimbursements are significant issues. He said the towns have their own volunteer crews, while Mobilemedic, based in Hurleyville, is a business. He said the organizations work together in sharing calls to provide a service to the area. Grosser explained that Mobilemedic is trying to merge with the towns to generate revenue, which is complicated by the fact that the number of calls in the area fluctuates wildly from season to season. During the summer in the town, the average is 16 to 17 calls per month, and in other seasons, it is four to five calls per month. The difference is due to Skinners Falls, where many locals and visitors go in the summer, Grosser said. Grosser continued that if those calling don’t have insurance, the service gets nothing. The charge is $75 per call, but if people sit around all day waiting for the call, it’s not a lot. Johnson said, “How do I get Advanced Life Support

(ALS) if my neighbor looks like she’s going to have a heart attack?” ALS ambulances come with special equipment, and are staffed by emergency management technicians (EMT) who have special training. Dialing 911, and explaining someone is having trouble breathing and has chest pains, the classic heart attack symptoms, will ensure that a Mobilemedic unit is sent on the call. Board member Anna Story asked, “What is the time between you getting the call, and Tusten getting the backup call?” Grosser explained, “The calls are split, but if we take the call, they cancel it, even if they’re on their way.” He said, “It’s not an easy task. Many people cannot do it, even registered nurses or doctors. It has to be an EMT,” because the job requires specialized training. Johnson was not satisfied with what she heard, and indicated she’ll take the matter up with Scott Samuelson, chair of the Sullivan County Legislature.

Sullivan West to launch drug task force By LAURIE RAMIE

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Eight days into the new school year, which began September 8, Sullivan West District Superintendent Dr. Nancy Hackett expressed pleasure at having the building full of energetic activity again. “The summer gets very lonely and boring when we only have a few adults here. It’s nice to get back into the rhythm,” she told the board of education at its September 17 meeting. Joining the board for his first meeting as the student member was senior Timothy Jacobsen. The 17-year-old son of Jeffrey and Melissa Jacobsen of Callicoon Center intends to pursue pharmaceutical studies after graduation. Jacobsen is one of 1,063 students enrolled in the district this year, according to Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Joanne Lane. While the 562 students recorded at the elementary level stayed fairly steady, the high school ros-

ter saw a drop of 55 students. Analyzing the figures, board member Ken Cohen pointed out that the seventh grade took the biggest hit, with 32 fewer students. “I’m looking at two years from now,” he said, raising a red flag over his concern that Sullivan West’s classification for athletic competitions could change. Dr. Hackett acknowledged that that could be the case on this present course. Though school wasn’t in session, the summer months were productive in percolating ideas for the district to pursue. High School Assistant Principal Scott Haberli and Dr. Hackett attended a July 30 conference organized by Sullivan County Public Health Services and Rural Health Network at Bethel Woods to discuss developing workable solutions to the local drug-abuse problem. “We walked out inspired,” Haberli said. The community forum provided an overview of Project Lazarus, a public health model that originated in Wilkes

County, NC after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranked it as having the third-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation in 2007. Project Lazarus is based on the premise that every drug overdose death is preventable and that all communities are ultimately responsible for their own health. Haberli said that the program proved remarkably effective by reducing overdose deaths in Wilkes County by 70%. Now Sullivan West Central School District is proposing to establish a community task force to face the drug issue headon, perhaps by following a similar model. Haberli plans to announce the first meeting soon. “We’re starting to reach out to staff, board members and students. We will work to devise strategies that we think will work in our community,” he said. “This is an opportunity to pull all our resources together,” Dr. Hackett added, noting that “the best part” of this is the enthusiasm that has already been expressed by

TRR photo by Laurie Ramie

Sullivan West Central School District Clerk Margaret “Peg” Luty administers the oath of office to student board of education member Timothy Jacobsen of Callicoon Center at the September 17 meeting at Sullivan West High School in Lake Huntington, NY. those interested in participating. Cohen quickly jumped on board. “Sign me up. I’m in. We need to be proactive on this if we’re going to beat it,” he said. Board Vice-President Rose Joyce-Turner agreed, “Probably the most important job we can do in our district is save the lives of our youth.”

Block grant program rules change By DAVID HULSE

ILFORD, PA — Pike County’s access to $250,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program money is changing this year, coordinator Marvin Brotter explained at a September 16 public hearing at the commissioners meeting. As in the past, 85% of the funding goes to services for low- and middle-income populations, but this year unlike in the past, municipalities with income-eligible levels of population, determined by the census, will not be receiving the funding. Instead the funding is being awarded to organizations based on proposed projects.

This year, Brotter proposes block grant allocations including: $189,000 for housing rehabilitation, $10,000 for planning, $27,500 for administration, and $23,241 available for public services. Townships, boroughs and other agencies must respond to the county with requests for funding by September 30, when they will be reviewed for selection. Advertisement for the proposed funding plan with the deadline for comments and the date of the final public hearing will take place by October 9. County approval of the application will take place prior to October 30. In other business, the commissioners heard Mikki Weiss of the county’s Tick Borne Dis-

ease Task Force announce an October 10 symposium including medical and scientific authorities speaking on the “pandemic” of these diseases. For more information, call 570/2963369. To make reservations email, jhughson@ pikepa.org . Jordan Wisniewski, operations and training manager at the Pike County Training Center, announced the kick-off celebration of the county’s emergency services marketing/recruitment program, at the center in Blooming Grove on September 24, at 6:30 p.m. George Painter of Camp Speers in Dingman Township also addressed the commissioners on the camp’s history, local programs and reorganization through the Philadelphia YMCA.

TRR photo by David Hulse

Timothy Coyle, a newly minted U.S. Marine, is greeted by Pike County Commissioners Chair, and former Marine, Rich Caridi. The commissioners presented the Sunrise Lakes resident, who recently completed basic training, with a letter of appreciation for his service at their September 16 meeting. Commissioner Matt Osterberg (foreground) is also pictured.

THE RIVER REPORTER

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 5

Common Core discussed in Eldred By ANYA TIKKA

LDRED, NY — Eldred Central School District Superintendent Robert Dufour said at the meeting on September 10 that he’d attended the Mid-Hudson School Study Council meeting. He reported that Judith Johnson and Beverly Ouderkirk, two members of New York Board of Regents, had attended the meeting, and that they dissent with the rest of the Regents about Common Core issues. Johnson and Ouderkirk and four of their colleagues voted against new regulations proposed by the New York State Education Department (SED) in June. The 11 other Regents voted in favor of the resolution. Dufour said Johnson and Ouderkirk indicated that “children seem to be lost in the equation” in implementing the Common Core education reform, and that the two would welcome input from all residents regarding the issue. “They want everyone’s voice to be heard,” he added. “They indicated the implementation was too much, too soon. “They encourage everyone to contact them directly, and the other Regents to voice their concerns over education issues to express their views. They care about kids and education, and they have

the means of being heard, and if we express our views to them, they will definitely listen,” he concluded. Their email addresses are Regent.Ouderkirk@nysed. gov and Regent.Johnson@nysed.gov. The Common Core standards that were adopted by the state five years ago are currently under review by two separate committees, one has members appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the other is a committee formed by SED. One of the changes adopted this year makes it easier for a district to put off evaluating teachers under Common Core testing for a full school year. In Common Core tests administered to children in grades three through eight this year, 20% of students opted out of taking the tests. At the meeting, board member Brian Siegel said, “It’s incredible that it’s reached a point where Regents would acknowledge children have been lost in the equation.” Later there were sharp exchanges between Dufour and Siegel about the corrections Siegel proposed to the minutes of the previous meeting. Dufour indicated Siegel implied in one proposed change the district administration was not open to hearing dissenting views from the teachers, or that they could not speak candidly,

Algae in Lake Huntington By ANYA TIKKA

OCHECTON, NY — At the September 9 town board meeting, the council discussed the state of the algae bloom in Lake Huntington. Although supervisor Gary Maas, indicated the problem is not bad and that it’s under control, he also said the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took samples of the water the previous week, and the results should be available in a few weeks. DEC is monitoring oxygen levels, among others, and has public access to the lake. The town’s Keep Cochecton Green Committee’s liaison Jerold Yavarkovsky reported, “The algae bloom is getting worse.” This year, the bloom came early, and there’s visible sea-weed like vegetation floating on the lake shore seen from Route 52 hugging the western shore. “A lot of people use the lake; it has to be a large number of between 160 to 200 people,” Maas said. Swimming and other activities in the lake are safe at the moment, although Yavarkovsky said he’d come across conjunctivitis after being in contact with the water. “When the water turns green,

and he said firmly that was not the case. “It’s offensive,” he asserted. Siegel acknowledged his corrections were poorly worded. He said he meant it was probably very difficult for some teachers to stand up in a meeting and state their opinions. Dufour replied, “Our teachers are very vocal, and they are not by any definition shy.” Maria Nealon, one of the teachers stood up, stating, “Mr. Dufour’s door has been always open to every single member of staff here since the implementation of the Common Core standards.” Nealon continued, “If you ask anybody in this building, it’s not the standards that are the issue; it’s the implementation, and we have tweaked and tweaked and tweaked and come up with a curriculum that is child friendly, moving the kids into the direction that we need to move to. This administration has been nothing but supportive to the staff in implementing the Common Core.” Siegel thanked her and said that’s the kind of feedback he wanted to hear, but probably there were many teachers that had different opinions. “I think it’s important to have an open discussion about a topic as important as this,” he said.

TRR photo by Anya Tikka

District residents filled the meeting room in the George Ross MacKenzie Elementary School, where a discussion about Common Core took place. Nealon continued, “This administration has an open door policy. I’ve worked in many places but nowhere where I can sit and have a cup of coffee with the superintendent, and putting it out there that this administration has not been like that is not fair,” she added. Siegel said his intention was not to imply that, but that it was important to encourage everyone to speak up, and that’s why the discussion and exploration by the board for the need for a public forum within the district was important. After a discussion, members agreed to call Siegel’s proposed changes “a very rough draft.”

Driver’s future tanks after police add charges

TRR photo by Anya Tikka

An algae bloom in Lake Huntington was discussed at the Cochecton town meeting. then the algae problem is bad,” he acknowledged, adding people should not go into the water at that point. In other business, board member Larry Richardson mentioned an event coming that features the area’s rich history. The first annual Fall Forum will be presented by The Delaware Company on November 14 at 10 a.m. at SUNY Sullivan, titled “The Future of History: Roles, Resources, and Relating Our Stories” with presentations by many organizations, including regional county historians.

ARRIS, NY — Arrested driver Douglas Furman’s problems got worse this week following the September 4 incident in which Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Cavello responded to a report of an erratic driver. It turned out that the driver, Furman, 33, of Glen Wild was attempting to carry a 15foot steel tank in a truck with a six-foot bed and the truck was damaged to the point where the tank was dragging along the roadway. The investigation revealed that Furman had used a come-along to load the steel tank, and that it was completely off the ground when he started the trip. After a short while, the bed of the pickup experienced metal fatigue under the weight of the load, and when the tailgate buckled, the tank began dragging on the ground. Furman was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired due to drugs. On further investigation it was determined that the metal tank had come from

Contributed photo

More charges have been filed against the driver of this vehicle. the Concord property off Thompsonville Road near Monticello, and Furman was then also charged with felony grand larceny and misdemeanor criminal trespass.

6 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The county attorney and the First Amendment

he case of William Barboza that sprung up in Liberty, has been printed in at least 135 newspapers across the country, and sparked countless Internet posts questioning why he was ever arrested in the first place. Barboza got a speeding ticket in Liberty in 2012. Before returning the ticket with payment, he wrote on it a string of obscene words, “F**K YOUR SH**TY TOWN B**CHES, and he was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated harassment. A federal court ruled on September 10, that Barboza’s First Amendment rights had been violated and that the assistant district attorney who ordered the arrest, Robert Zangala, was liable. On September 17, Sullivan County Attorney Sam Yasgur informed the legislature that he does not agree with the federal court’s ruling and that his office is examining the possibility of appealing the decision. It is understandable that officials would want to prosecute Barboza for his clearly offensive language, which could be interpreted to be a threat against the female clerks who worked in the town court. But now two judges have said that the speech—those offensive words on that ticket—is protected. First, Town of Fallsburg Justice Ivan Kalter said it in 2013 when he dismissed the charges against Barboza. Now, federal justice Cathy Seibel has agreed with Kalter. She cited many legal precedents and said, “The words at issue here are not inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction; they were not directed at anyone in particular, and could not be interpreted as threatening any particular action.” It may be that Yasgur agrees with this part of the ruling because, after all, nobody appealed when the charges were dismissed in 2013. So, perhaps, Yasgur disagrees with another part of the Seibel’s decision, which said Zangala is liable. Well, if Barboza’s First Amendment

DR. PUNNYBONE

rights were violated, somebody has to be liable, and the judge said the officers who arrested him are not liable essentially because they were doing what Zangala told them to do. The judge agreed with Zangala that a wide range of actions by prosecutors is covered by absolute prosecutorial immunity. She wrote, “A district attorney is not only absolutely immune from civil liability for initiating a prosecution and presenting the case at trial, but also immune for conduct in preparing for those functions; for example, evaluating and organizing evidence for presentation at trial or to a grand jury, or determining which offenses are to be charged.” But, she said, when a district attorney or assistant district attorney steps into the role of a police officer and gets involved in an arrest, the immunity changes. She wrote, “Zangala is entitled to absolute immunity for his decision to charge plaintiff… But if he ordered a warrantless arrest of plaintiff as opposed to say a desk appearance ticket, which would not have entailed an arrest, he does not have absolutely immunity for that decision.” She also said that Zangala should have known that Barboza would have a First Amendment defense against the aggravated harassment charge, and in fact “Zangala and [district attorney Jim] Farrell discussed the fact that plaintiff might have a First Amendment defense to the charge, but Farrell instructed Zangala to file the charge.” She later added, “Zangala argues that he did not believe there was a constitutional bar to charging plaintiff with a crime. I don’t quite see how one can at once believe that the First Amendment could be raised as a defense to the charge and at the same time be unaware of any constitutional impediments to bringing the charge. “It almost sounds like [detective sergeant Steven] D’Agata and Farrell knew the arrest was unconstitutional but were willing to go forward and wait and see if plaintiff would realize it. I’m not sure that’s what Zangala means; I hope not.” The fact that Farrell signed off on the charge does not let Zangala off the hook because, Seibel said, Zangala is a trained lawyer and should have been able to do the “relatively simple legal research” it would have taken to see that the charge would not stand. In the end, the taxpayers get the bill, whether it goes to pay salaries in the county attorney’s office, or a legal settlement with Barboza, or both. But if we were county legislators, we would vote in favor of cutting the taxpayer’s losses and settling the case.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The First Amendment was designed to allow for disruption of business as usual. It is not a quiet and subdued amendment or right.” Martian of Error

— Naomi Wolf

Too much noise for a Sabbath The Sabbath, be it Saturday or Sunday, is supposed to be a day of peace and rest. Not so for the citizens of the Town of Thompson. The Monticello Motor Club (MMC), with the express permission of our fat-pocketed politicians, has taken that privilege away from us. The amount of noise generated by that motor club, last Saturday, was unlivable. You could not be in your house or outside of your house without hearing what sounded like a constant loud siren going off for a good part of the day. It was so annoying that the only way of escaping it was to leave your home and go someplace else. If you were inside, you needed the TV or something else playing very loudly to drown out the harassing noise. We, who live here attended the planning board meetings to ask that this club be forced to erect sound walls to, at least, mitigate the noise that they would be producing. We asked that this be a condition of their expansion plan. Our politicians, many of whom gain from the motor club, and our former town supervisor (who now works at the MMC) made sure that those sound walls would never happen. They claimed that they were not necessary. When I spoke to one of the owners or main officers of the MMC and asked why they were not more considerate to the people who live here and erect those walls, he answered me very honestly, “We don’t have to.” Our property values are low, and for anyone whose property is within hearing range of the motor club, the value has decreased even more. The MMC is in the process of building homes in a development named “Serenity Gardens.” In a newspaper article about that development, it stated that those homes would be sound proofed. If it was not necessary to protect our homes from the noise, then where do they get the audacity to soundproof theirs? Something must be done about not allowing this motor club to run without protecting the people who live here from the harm that they cause. Richard Chiger Monticello, NY

Photo by Greg Latorto

This view of the Delaware River Valley from High Point Monument, NJ, was taken on September 19. The TGP pipeline, going downslope to Route 6, is visible in center. Delaware Valley School complex is under the fog at the arrow.

Stop the compressor station Early morning fog that settles over the Delaware River in Pike County hides our homes, businesses, professional offices, nursing homes, day-care centers, houses of worship, schools and places to enjoy the outdoors. Toxic chemicals will forever change what lies beneath the fog. Columbia and Tennessee pipeline companies are cooperating to put a new compressor station on Fire Tower Road. Air pollutants from this facility will be the equivaContinued on page 7

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 7

THE RIVER REPORTER

MY VIEW

VIEWS FROM THE TRAIN

By Timothy O’Donoghue

By Tom Caska

The knish man

National Geographic responds on geotourism

hank you for writing about the new Delaware River-based Geotourism project. I am writing to correct errors in “National Geographic, Murdoch and the River” (September 16, 2015), and to share my perspective as someone committed to destination marketing that benefits residents and promotes stewardship of the places where we live and travel. Since October 2011, I have served as chair of the National Geotourism Council’s board of directors. Since September 2008, I have served as coordinator for the Greater Yellowstone Geotourism Stewardship Council (www.yellowstonegeotourism.org). Both National Geographic Society and the new National Geographic Partners have a lot of moving parts—and similar names—so some confusion is understandable. While National Geographic Society’s most recognizable public face may be the magazine, the society’s programs and initiatives go well beyond publishing this long-respected journal. The society is, and remains, an independent, not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest grant-making institution with a commitment to science, research and exploration, education and conservation. 21st Century Fox did not purchase any interest in the National Geographic Society. 21st Century Fox did purchase a majority stake in the print and electronic media units of National Geographic. The media units will be organized as a for-profit corporation jointly governed by the National Geographic Soci-

L Continued from page 6

lent of 100 school buses idling 24 hours a day for 365 days a year. Columbia’s Resource Plan projects 156 tons of emission/year. Our government approved this toxic project; levels are within allowable limits. This is like putting poisons in an inhalator for one dose a day. The individual dose may not kill you, but the cumulative effect will. These toxins will settle beneath the fog, bringing harms including cancer, COPD, asthma, and heart, liver and kidney disease, and central nervous system disorders. The compressor station will also emit 50,762 tons of greenhouse gases. It has been shown that gas infrastructure projects like this reduce property values. This directly influences every taxpayer. By reducing property values in certain areas the tax burden is shifted to the remaining taxpayers. The pipeline companies pay nothing to assist with economic losses and healthcare costs. Our government is not protecting our interests. We must hold them accountable. There is not much time left. The Milford Compressor Station is scheduled to go on line November 2. Our state and federal elected officials in Harrisburg and Washington have the power to stop this. Concerned citizens should call, email or write to our state and federal representatives to demand that they stop this harmful project. If we do not apply pressure on them now, we will be subjected to live with this and all future projects coming down the road. Greg Lotorto Milford, PA

Bernie, The Donald and October 9 On the Republican side, the presidential race is wide open, and the chances that Hillary Clinton will coast to

ety and 21st Century Fox. The new National Geographic Partners will operate National Geographic’s domestic and international TV channels, print publications including periodicals and books, travel media and services and other entertainment and social media properties. National Geographic Society’s grant-making and research activities will continue to generate content for these media platforms. The society retains significant authority for overseeing the content associated with the National Geographic brand. National Geographic Maps, which manages the geotourism program, is part of the new National Geographic Partners. Declan Moore, CEO of the new partnership, has been with National Geographic Society for more than 10 years and been supportive of the geotourism program since its launch 10 years ago. The geotourism program’s success is anchored in sustainability, authenticity and community leadership. It offers communities a terrific platform on which to sustain their unique, authentic character, and to attract visitors who are drawn to and respectful of that character. I encourage Delaware River residents to seize this opportunity to pursue your community’s goals for sustaining what makes your area a great place to live, work and play, whether one is a resident or a geotraveler. [Timothy O’Donoghue is the chair of the National Geotourism Council.]

the Democratic nomination without a serious challenge diminish by the day. New York’s presidential primary could play an important role in selecting our next president but a third of all voters in the state won’t be eligible to participate. That’s because New York is one of a dozen states that has a “closed” primary system. Voters can cast a ballot only if they are registered members of the party holding the primary. This fact may be fairly well known; but few people realize that New York’s archaic election laws can require voters to select their party affiliation more than six months in advance of an election. In order to participate in April 19, 2016 primary, voters must be enrolled in the party of their choice by October 9 of this year. Most of the ineligible voters are what the Board of Elections refers to as “Blanks,” voters who are not affiliated with any party. Party affiliation is a matter of public record, and some people may choose to register as Blanks to preserve their privacy. Others are unaffiliated because they want to signal their dissatisfaction with both major political parties. Whatever the reason, being a Blank comes at a cost—unaffiliated voters cannot participate in primaries, which are sometimes the most important elections on the political calendar. New York’s voting laws are in need of a complete overhaul. While a case can be made for preventing members of one political party from meddling in the primary of another party, it’s much harder to defend a system that disenfranchises millions of voters—and a law that requires voters to declare their party affiliation more than six months before an election is indefensible. Meanwhile, if you want to vote in the primaries for the next presidential election, remember to register in a party by October 9 of this year. Bruce Ferguson Callicoon, NY

s memories of this past summer begin to fade and leaves begin to fall, we all get that feeling of nostalgia for summers past. My fellow Metro North commuter Barry Scheer and I recently discussed a movie we had seen that brings back a flood of memories from summers in the Catskills, “A Walk on the Moon.” Set in the backdrop of the Woodstock festival of 1969 at a bungalow camp in the Sullivan County, the movie depicts family life in the camp during the summer including the weekly visit of vendors. The visits would be announced over the camp’s PA system. There was an odd assortment of traveling mobile vendors who would set up their tables around their panel trucks and station wagons. The collection had such characters as the bathing suit guy, the sweater guy, the T-shirt guy. “Shimmy the Pickle King” was known for his garlic sour pickles. The “ChowChow Cup” man served a savory chicken chow mein in a formed and fried crisp noodle cup that you ate when the chow mein was finished. And then there was “Ruby the Knish Man”. Ruby Oshinsky was a self-made man who, with his wife “Mom,” would sell the knishes she made on streets throughout Brooklyn for most of the year. During the summer, he would make the rounds of the various family summer camps in our area. It was really exciting seeing my friend Barry’s face light up like a kid when he told me this story and his memories of Ruby. “My experience with Ruby dates to the early ‘60s. After my first eight summers in Rock Hill, I spent my next five summers from 1960 to 1964 in Sadownick’s Bungalow Colony on Old Liberty Road in Monticello, NY one mile down the road toward Kutschers, one mile from Kaplan’s Deli. I spent all summer there. Friday nights were special because that was when my father came up after working in the city all week. I would immediately greet him and go through his suitcase to see what treats he brought up for me: maybe a Pensy Pinky handball, an Almond Joy bar or a Milky Way. “On Saturday the men (dads) would have an inter-colony softball game. It was around that time, maybe one in the afternoon, that Ruby would pull into the long driveway and set up to sell knishes. He used a bullhorn to announce his presence. ‘Knissssshhhes, get your mom’s Metracal knishes. You won’t gain a pound, ladies,’ (Metracal was a weight-loss powder of the day). ‘Buy a lot—my wife wants to go to Florida!’ Ruby would say. “The kids would run from the softball field where they were watching their dads play to get their knishes. Moms would meet them to pay. The dads would take a Knish break, but if it was a crucial point in the game, we would get extra knishes in a brown paper bag, the little bit of grease beginning to color the bag with an oily slick. A quick shake of kosher salt with grains like little crystals and that hot, floppy round and flat treat of mashed potatoes, onions, pepper and a golden crust would at once satisfy, warm your belly (even on a hot summer day) and reinforce our common bond of the Jews from NYC, escaping the hot urban jungle but craving our cultural delicacies.” Suffice it to say Barry has vivid memories of summers gone by, as do many of us. It seems that the older we get the sweeter these memories grow. Ruby has a website set up where many people have posted their memories of him; he was quite the guy. As one person writes, “Instead of manna from heaven, please ask the Lord, rain down knishes… potato, please!”

8 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

Gloria Kathryn Buddenhagen Gloria Kathryn Buddenhagen, a lifetime resident of Hortonville and Callicoon, NY, died September 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Village, Delmar, NY. A memorial service will be held at Hortonville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. with a private burial in the family plot following the service. Donations can be made to Hortonville Presbyterian Church, Hortonville, NY 12745.

Robert W. Seaman Robert W. Seaman of Beach Lake, PA died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the VNA Hospice located in CMC Hospital in Scranton. He was 78. Private funeral services were held at Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St., Honesdale. To honor Robert’s love for animals, a donation can be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Creative drama classes for children and teens HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — than product. The instructor NACL Theatre will offer a Crewill be Tannis Kowalchuk, ative Drama Class for Children NACL artistic director. (grades one to six) and Teen Teen Scene Study will focus Scene Study (ages 13 and up) at on an intensive study of scenes the theatre, 110 Highland Lake written for young adult actors. Rd., on Wednesdays starting The skills of script analysis, September 29 and running unvocal production, action, chartil November 11. The schedule acter development, playing inis as follows: tentions, and the actor’s stage Creative Drama—Wednespresence will be the focus. days at 3:30 p.m. The actors will each perform Teen Scene Study—Wednesa fully rehearsed scene (with Contributed photo production values of costume, days at 4:30 p.m. Creative Drama for Children set and props) for an invited will focus on developing the audience at the end of the sesskills of collaboration, creative thinking, sion. The instructor will be Alessandra transforming ideas and imagination into Iavarone. concrete scenes, actions and characters, Each class session costs $95. Payment and having fun in the act of making up can be made on the first day of class. To plays and a variety of roles. Children will register, email tannis@NACL.org or call create new skits and scenes each week, 845/557-0694. and the class focuses on process rather

Learn how to pair wine with chocolate The Willow Gallery & Café’s Trix Render and from Julia Kent, pastry chef at The Settlers Inn; and the fifth chocolate taste will be a surprise. Sommelier Claude Briere will share his wine expertise, explaining why he has chosen five specific wines, one to go with each dish. This is the library’s major fall fundraiser. Space is limited to 50 seats and may sell out before the event. Tickets cost $45. Contact Jane at 570/253-5711 for tickets and information, or email bethany@ waynelibraries.org and leave your contact information.

LIBERTY, NY — The public is invited to attend an educational workshop on safe home food preservation techniques for fermentation offered on Sunday, September 27 by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC), from 1 to 3 p.m. in the shared-use Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Roger Hill, farmer and artist, will lead hands-on instruction on the researchsupported, traditional and new ways of preserving food through lacto-fermentation. Participants will learn to prepare sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented vegetables. No prior knowledge of food preservation is needed. Attendees will receive food samples. Cost is $30 per person or $25 for CCESC enrollees. Anyone can enroll in CCESC for a $25 donation per household, annually. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment to receive discount. Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance. Call 845/292-6180, email sul livan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sul livancce.org.

in rt

cauf ie

a memorial l works

BETHANY, PA — Red, white or sparkling; sweet or dry? Dark or bitter chocolate, milk chocolate or white? Bethany Public Library will host an afternoon talk and tasting—“Pairing Wine with Chocolate”—on Sunday, October 4 at 4 p.m. upstairs from the library, located at 8 Court St. Hawley’s celebrity baker and Chef Marcia Dunsmore will describe each of the five different chocolate dishes to be tasted—one savory and four sweet treats— two of which she will prepare herself; two chocolate desserts will come from

Learn safe methods of fermentation

DEATH NOTICES

THE RIVER REPORTER

THE CLEAR CHOICE

Photo for Grace This photo was sent by Maureen Mohrman, now resident in Brooksville, FL, to Grace Johansen, c/o The River Reporter, accompanied by a letter dated the day before the latter passed away. After receiving it, we asked Maureen if she would like us to print the photo in the paper, along with her description. She said “yes.” Here is how she described the photograph: “This picture was taken off Cindy & Billy’s porch.* New York and Penn. divided by the Delaware River. “I call it a ‘shining light’ in a grey world! “*Meant to say ‘Busellis’ after ‘Cindy & Billy.’”

BE SOCIAL

Photo by Maureen Mohrman

BE INFORMED

For all your cemetery memorial needs.

SELECTION

Tri-state area’s largest. Over 400 memorials on display in more than 25 color choices.

QUALIFICATION

Family-owned and operated for over 130 years. Recommended by more than 15 funeral homes.

PRICE

Monuments purchased from granite quarries around the world and carved in our modern engraving facility. This means rock-bottom prices—and NO MIDDLEMAN!

Come see for yourself!

Martin Cau¿eld Memorial Works 249 Sunrise Avenue, Honesdale, PA 18431

1-800-824-5293 570-253-3300 New York customers pay NO sales tax!

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 9

THE RIVER REPORTER

LOOKING BACK

By Ann O’Hara

amous for being the first locomotive to run on commercial track in the U. S., the Stourbridge Lion made its first run on August 8, 1829, in Honesdale, PA. Less well known is the Lion’s sister locomotive, the Agenoria, shown here. Both the Lion and the Agenoria, believed to be virtually identical examples of the “grasshopper” family of locomotives soon to become obsolete, were built at Foster Rastrick & Co., in Stour-

2015 Chevy Equinox LT - AWD, 15,800 Miles, Windows/Locks. Mirrors/Seat, 2013 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB 2015Power Chevy Cruze LTAM-FM - 14,600 Tilt, Remote Start, CD, SLE Cruise, 4X4 PICK-UP - 22,600 Miles, 3 miles, XM Radio, power OnStar, Rearwindows/locks/ Camera, Alum. Power Windows / Locks / Mirrors / Wheels, Balance of New Car Warranty, mirrors/seat, Auto, A/C, Seat, AM-FM Stereo CD, XM Radio, Beige.........................................$23,995

Tilt, Cruise, Stereo OnStar, Z71 Pkg,AM-FM Alloys, Bedliner,

2015 LT Onstar, - AWD, 16,300 CD, Chevy XM Equinox Radio, BalBalance New Truck Warranty, Miles, PowerofWindows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, ance of New Car Warranty, White.................................$29,995 Tilt, Cruise, Remote Start, AM-FM CD, XM Radio, OnStar, Rear Camera, Alum. Silver.............................$16,995 Wheels, BalanceIMPALA of New Car 2013 CHEVY LT -Warranty, 11,490 Black..........................................$23,995

Miles, Power Windows / Locks / Mir-

2013/ Chevy GMC SIERRA EXTENDED 2015 Cruze LT AM-FM - 14,600 miles, rors Seat, OnStar, Stereo, power windows/locks/mirrors/seat, Auto, CABXM SLE 4X4 Power PICK-UP - 22,600 CD, Radio, Sunroof, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, AM-FM Stereo CD,Alloy XM Miles,OnStar, Power Windows / Locks Wheels, Tilt, Balance Cruise, Start, Radio, ofRemote New Car War/ Mirrors / Balance Seat, AM-FM ranty, Silver.................................$16,995 Keyless Entry, of New SteCar reo GMC CD,Silver.....................$18,995 XM Extended Radio, Cab OnStar, Warranty, 2013 Sierra SLE 4x4 24,000 Miles, Power WinZ71Pick-up Pkg, - Alloys, Bedliner, Baldows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, AM-FM Stereo 2013 CHEVY IMPALA LT Warranty, - 19,000 ance of New Truck CD, XMPower Radio,Windows OnStar, Z71 Pkg,/ Mirrors Alloys, Miles, / Locks White.............................$29,995 Bedliner, Balance of New Truck Warranty, / Seat, OnStar, AM-FM Stereo, CD, XM White.........................................$29,995 Radio, Power Sunroof, Alloy Wheels,

bridge, England. Unlike the Lion, which was dismantled for parts and never ran again, the Agenoria had a productive 40year work life at the Shutt End Colliery Railway and is now on display at England’s National Railway Museum, where it was photographed recently by attorney Albert G. Rutherford, Wayne County railroad historian. A full-size replica of the Stourbridge Lion is on display at the Wayne County Historical Society’s museum at 810 Main St., Honesdale. The museum and research library are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., and museum only 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Photo courtesy of Albert G. Rutherford.

4 WHEEL DRIVE DOUBLE CAB SLE

2012 GMC TERRAIN 2 - All Wheel er Sunroof, AlloySLEWheels, Tilt,

(Premium 2011 ChevyPaint)...........NOW Malibu LTZ - 4 Door,$21,995 41,000 Miles, Leather LTZ Seats, 2011 Heated CHEVY MALIBU - 4 Power Door, Windows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ - Leather 4 Power Door, 41,000 Miles, Heated Sunroof, AM-FMHeated Bose Stereo CD,Seats, XM 41,000 Miles, Leather Seats,OnStar, Power Windows / Locks / MirRadio, Silver.....................$15,995

0895 38 39 06 $349 / Mo. $351 $277 $273 $344

OnStar, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, Tilt, Cruise, AM-FM Stereo, CD, Fog

4 WHEEL DRIVE DOUBLE CAB SLE 4 $1995 Down/No Security $1995 Down w/GM Loyalty $2495 Down w/GMLease Lease Loyalty $1995 Down/No Security

96 38 06 39 95 $277 / Mo. $344 $277 $273 $351

Power Windows / Locks / Mirrors /

rors /Seat, Fusion PowerSESunroof, AM-FM 2011 - 80,000 Seat, Ford Power Sunroof, AM-FM Miles, Bose Bose Stereo CD, XM Radio, OnPower Windows/Locks/Seat/Mirrors, Power Stereo CD, XM Radio, OnStar, SilSunroof, Tilt, Cruise, Sirius Radio, AM-FM Star, Silver.......................$15,995 ver.......................................$15,995 Stereo CD, Etc., Blue....................$11,495

2010 Chevy Impala LT - 70,000 Miles, 2011 All 2011 GMC GMC TERRAIN TERRAIN SLE SLE 22 -- Tilt, All Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, Wheel Drive, 45,000 Miles, Power Cruise, AM-FM Stereo CD, WheelRemote Drive, Start, 45,000 Miles, Power Alloys, Metallic Grey...................$10,995 Windows / Locks / Mirrors / Seat,

Windows / Locks / Mirrors / Seat,

Xm Radio, OnStar, AM-FM CD,4x4 Al2008 Chevy OnStar, SilveradoAM-FM Reg. Cab Xm Radio, CD, Alloys, Remote Pickup - 90,000 Start, miles, Heated 5.3 V8, LTSeats, Pkg., loys, Remote Start, Heated Seats, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Tilt, Cruise, Silver.....................................$19,995 AM-FM Stereo CD, Onstar, Tube Steps, Silver...............................$19,995 Great Condition, Red.................$14,995

LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

$1995 Down/No Security $1995 Down w/GM Lease Loyalty $1995 Down/No Security

2013 GMC Terrain SLE - AWD, 15,000 Lamps, Keyless Entry, Trailering Pkg., AC, Alloys, XM Radio, Brake Controller, 2013 CHEVY IMPALA - 12,000 Tilt, Cruise, Remote Start,LTLocks, Keyless Enmiles. Power Windows, MirBrake Controller, Skid Skid Plates, Plates, White White or or Iridium. Iridium. White. Brake Controller, Miles, Power Windows / Locks try, Balance of New Car Warranty, rors, Tilt, Cruise, AM-FM Stereo CD, XM Skid Plates, Stock #7394 ........................................................................ MSRP $44,285 $44,285 9512 & 7394....................................................MSRP Radio, Onstar, Rear OnStar, Camera,$17,995 Alum. White .........................NOW / Mirrors / Seat, AM-FM Wheels, Balance on New Car Warranty, Stereo, CD, XM Radio, PowSilver...........................................$19,995 2012 GMC SierraMiles, Ext. Cab 4x4 -Sunroof/ 41,000 Drive, 42,000 Power Cruise,5.3 Remote Start, Keyless miles, Power Windows/Locks/ Windows / V8, Locks / Mirror / Seat, Alloy Mirrors/Seat, SLE PKG, Radio, Entry, Balance of XM New CarAM-FM WarWheels, CD, OnStar, AM-FM Stereo CD, Stereo Onstar, Alloy Wheels, ranty, Silver.....................$17,995 XM Radio, Carbon Black Metallic White..........................................$26,995

Contributed photo

OnStar, XM Radio, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors/Seat, Tilt, Cruise, AM FM Stereo, CD, Fog Lamps, Keyless Entry, 4G LTE WI-FI, A/C, 17” Alloys, Back-up Brake Controller, Skid Plates, Plates, Red. White or or Iridium. Iridium. Camera,Brake Mats,Controller, Premium Paint, Crystal Brake Controller, Skid Skid Plates, White White or Iridium. $44,285 Stock #1071 MSRP$44,285 $31,780 9512........................................................................ & 7394....................................................MSRP $44,285

8/3/15 All All prices pricessales exclude exclude sales tax, tax, registration registration and license license fee. fee. Lease Leaseincludes includes includes any any current lease loyalty. loyalty. Good Good thru 8/31/15 7/31/15 All prices exclude tax,sales registrations and and license fee. Lease GMcurrent lease lease loyalty. Good thruthru 9/30/15

30440 31841 31243 33017

By Eileen Hennessy

spent a very lovely Sunday afternoon with Fr. Bill watching the Giants football game; they had to lose in the last few minutes. Fr. Bill informed me that he has been in the friary for over a year. He is talking so much better, and he is able to walk to the nurses’ station with a walker and a physical therapist. He says hello and sends his love. Thursday, October 15 is Meet-the-Candidates Night, sponsored by the Women’s Community Club of Cochecton. It will take place at 7 p.m. at the new Cochecton Town Hall, 74 Smales Rd. in Lake Huntington. This is a free, annual event, which is open to all residents of the Town of Cochecton. This coming Saturday, September 26, is going to be very busy in Cochecton Center. Heinle’s General store is hosting an Oktoberfest from 1 to 6 p.m. under the big tent in the ball field, starring Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra. For tickets, go to www. heinlesgeneralstore.com. They cost $25. There will be seating, a large dance floor, wine/beer and great food. The Cochecton Center Community Center (church hall) tag sale and church open house will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s the white church next to Heinle’s General Store. The Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) will be having its annual Halloween Tricky Trunk on the morning of October 31. Sign up October 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. If you cannot be at sign-up, please call Sue Rodriguez prior to October 6 at 845/866-0853. CYC’s annual holiday party date is December 12. The sign-up for this event will be the first Tuesday in November from 6 to 7 p.m. Call Karen Grund at 845/807 3566 with any questions. On Saturday, October 3, there will be a penny social at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and calling starts at 12:30 p.m. There will be hot dogs, sauerkraut, relish, soda and water for purchase. Cake and coffee will be served after the calling. Please come out and enjoy a chance to walk away with some great prizes. Happy birthday to Ethel Hulse and many more years of health and happiness. Have a great week and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

10 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

MARHSALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HILLTOP HOBBIES

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

R/C HILLCLIMB - TWO DATES - SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 & SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 AT 12 NOON

Donation to keep library open Sundays MILFORD, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Pike County Public Library recently received an anonymous $5,000 donation in order to reopen the Milford branch on Sundays, between 12 noon and 4 p.m., for one full year. Beginning Sunday, October 3, the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday schedule will return to its previous hours. In response, executive director Rose Chiocchi said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely thankful to the donor and happy that we will be able to once again offer seven days of full service in our Milford location. We are still hopeful that the Dingman location will be able to restore some of its hours in the future.â&#x20AC;? The library has a goal of raising $50,000 in 2015. So far, it has raised $21,000 through fundraisers such as the annual lawn sale, a trek bike raffle, a 50/50 and its book sale room. The library will also host a book sale on Saturday, October 17 in both branches from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It expects the majority of its funds to be raised at the Great Gatsby Dinner Party and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 7 at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Hawley. Ticket prices are $60 per individual, $100 for two, or a table of eight for $400. Guests are encouraged to dress up in Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20s attire. To become an event sponsor email direc tor@pcpl.org or call 570/296-8211.

Taylor appointed innovation instigator MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monticello Central School District Board of Education recently approved the appointment of Dana Taylor as innovation instigator/supervisor of special programs. Taylor is taking on this role after having served as a speech therapist for the district for more than 20 years. Innovation instigator/supervisor of special programs is the vision of Contributed photo Superintendent of Schools Tammy Dana Taylor Mangus, who recognized the need for this type of position in Monticello. As innovation instigator/supervisor of special programs, Taylor is responsible for the social/emotional wellness programs at the elementary level, including oversight of three teachers on special assignment, who have been charged with creating and implementing social and emotional wellness lessons in the classrooms. Taylor is a 38-year resident of Sullivan County and lives here with her husband and two children, who currently attend Monticello High School. She is a graduate of Montcello High.

FULLY STOCKED HOBBY SHOP

CARS, TRUCKS, TRAINS, PLANES, ACCESSORIES & MORE ROUTE 652, HONESDALE PA (ACROSS FROM RTS TRUCK CENTER)

WWW.MARSHALLSHILLTOPHOBBIES.COM

(570)729-7458

Contributed photo

Thunder 102 raises funds for St. Jude REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thunder 102 held the fifth annual Thunder 102 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on September 17 and 18. The two-day event raised over $60,000 to fight childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. This brings the total amount raised for St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital to over $200,000 over the five years Thunder 102 has held the event.

Hamlin Rotary plans Safe Kids event HAMLIN, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Rotary Club of Hamlin, with the help of a district grant, will hold a Safe Kids Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evergreen School, Rte. 191. Each child visiting at least half of the safety tables will be able to enter his or her name for a chance to win a special prize. There will be free refreshments, fun activities and handouts for the children. Among the agencies attending will be Wayne Memorial Hospital; Safe Kids, Bike Helmets; National Park Service; Wayne County Drug & Alcohol; Wayne County Children & Youth Services; Sprout Dental; and the Wayne County Public Library. The Hamlin Rotary Club was chartered on June 18, 2012. Since then, the club has initiated and supported a food drive to benefit local pantries and raised funds for the development of Salem Community Park, and has supported many local organizations with donations including Hamlin, Lake Ariel, Ledgedale, Maplewood and Lakeville Fire Companies; the Wayne County Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Bureau; and veterans groups. Scholarships and merit awards have been granted to local students. The Rotary Club of Hamlin meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Bennocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Route 590. Members of the community are welcome to attend. Continued on page 13

&RXQW\ 5RXWH /DNH +XQWLQJWRQ 1< Â&#x2021; 'RQDWLRQ

6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU 'RRUV RSHQ DW SP Â&#x2021; &DOOLQJ DW SP +RWGRJV 6DXHUNUDXW ZDWHU VRGD DYDLODEOH IRU SXUFKDVH )UHH &Rŕľľ HH &DNH DIWHU &DOOLQJ

BILL CASE POLARIS SALES & SERVICE 408 Welcome Lake Road Beach Lake, PA 18405

570-729-7402 Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. 8am-6:00pm Sat. 8am-3:00pm

ATVs & SNOWMOBILES

FULL LINE OF PARTS www.billcase.com & ACCESSORIES

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Phases of Landscapingâ&#x20AC;? Specializing in Stone Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways Patios (Dry & Wet Laid) Veneer & Cultured Stone Full-Service Excavating Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates Pat Brady

CHRIS BARNES Jack & Master of All Trades

Serving Wayne, Pike & Sullivan Counties

RELIABLE â&#x20AC;˘ DEPENDABLE HONEST â&#x20AC;˘ EXPERIENCED

â&#x20AC;˘ Heating, A/C & Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Lawnmowing â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Powerwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Office / Home Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Minor Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Snow Plowing & Cindering

HICPA # 104898 LICENSED AND BONDED

(570)228-6314

/DNH +XQWLQJWRQ 3UHVE\WHULDQ &KXUFK

3(11< 62&,$/

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

At The

CConcerts

Dinn i ers

Comedy

Drinks

Cabarets

& More!

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT NOW TROUGH HALLOWEEN! 845-794-1194 / FORESTBURGHTAVERN.COM FOR SCHEDULE & TICKETS!

dĆ&#x152;Ĺ?Ä?ĹŹÇ&#x2021; dĆ&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021;

^Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;ĆľĆ&#x152;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021;Í&#x2022; KÄ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; ĎŻĆ&#x152;Ä&#x161; Ĺ˝Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ć? Ĺ˝Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ĺś Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĎąÍ&#x2014;ĎŻĎŹ WD Íť Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹŻĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä&#x17E;Ĺ?Ĺ?ĹśĆ? Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĎłÍ&#x2014;ĎŹĎŹ WD

dĹ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; &Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ć?Ć&#x161; WĆ&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ä?Ç&#x2021;Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ĺ&#x161;ĆľĆ&#x152;Ä?Ĺ&#x161; Ĺ˝Ä¨ ,Ä&#x201A;Ç ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ç&#x2021; Ď´ĎĎą Ĺ&#x161;ĆľĆ&#x152;Ä?Ĺ&#x161; ^Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161; Íť ,Ä&#x201A;Ç ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ç&#x2021;Í&#x2022; W ĎĎ´Ď°ĎŽĎ´ ĎąĎłĎŹÍ˛ĎŽĎŽĎ˛Í˛Ď°Ď´ĎŻĎą Íť Ç Ç Ç Í&#x2DC;Ä¨Ć&#x2030;Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ç ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ç&#x2021;Í&#x2DC;Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ĺ? ZÄ&#x17E;Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ĺ&#x161;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ć? Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹŻÄ&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E; Ä¨Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; Ć&#x2030;ĆľĆ&#x152;Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E; /Ä¨ Ç&#x2021;Ĺ˝Ćľ Ç Ĺ˝ĆľĹŻÄ&#x161; ĹŻĹ?ĹŹÄ&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ä&#x161;Ĺ˝ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x201A; Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021; Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć?ĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161; Ä¨Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; dĆ&#x152;Ĺ?Ä?ĹŹÇ&#x2021; dĆ&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021;Í&#x2022; Ć&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹŻ WÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĎąĎłĎŹÍ˛ĎŻĎľĎŹÍ˛Ď°ĎĎ°Ď˛

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 11

THE RIVER REPORTER

The River Reporter’s 20th

Annual

THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know! We will publish our 2015 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2016.

Good Luck to all!

BEST PLACES FOR FOOD & DRINK

2015 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

BEST BUSINESSES & SERVICES Auto Service Station _________________

Mortgage Company _________________

Bank __________________________

New Business of the Year ______________

Child Care Provider__________________

Pet Boarding/Pampering ______________

Christmas Tree Farm _________________

Pet Grooming /Groomer ______________

Customer Service

Pharmacy _______________________

Eye Care Center ____________________

Photography Studio _________________

Elder Care Facility __________________

Plumbing & Heating Supply ____________

Emergency Room ___________________

Rehabilitation Services________________

Engaging Facebook Page ______________

Recycle & Transfer Station ______________

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

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

Appetizers _______________________

Ice Cream Parlor ___________________

Fitness Center _____________________

Rental Center _____________________

Authentic Meal ____________________

Italian Restaurant __________________

Funeral Home _____________________

Real Estate Office ___________________

Bagels _________________________

Locally-Sourced Menu ________________

Green Business ____________________

Salvage Company___________________

Bakery _________________________

Local Watering Hole _________________

Hair & Nail Salon___________________

Septic Service _____________________

Barbeque________________________

Lunch __________________________

Heating Fuel Company _______________

Spa or Personal Pampering_____________

Beer Selection _____________________

Martinis_________________________

Home & Garden Store ________________

Storage Center ____________________

Menu __________________________

Hospital/ Medical Facility ______________

Towing Service ____________________

Brunch _________________________

New Restaurant ____________________

Insurance Agency ___________________

Truck Center ______________________

Budget-friendly ____________________

Pasta Dish _______________________

Kid’s Camp _______________________

Tuxedo Rentals ____________________

Buffet __________________________

Pizza __________________________

Kitchen & Bath Store _________________

Veterinarian Clinic __________________

Candy Shop ______________________

Off The Beaten Path _________________

Maternity Unit _____________________

Well Driller ______________________

Cheeseteak Sandwich ________________

Outdoor Dining ____________________

Modular Homes ____________________

Women’s Health Center _______________

Chinese Restaurant __________________

Overall Restaurant __________________

Coffeehouse ______________________

- Delaware County __________________

Deli ___________________________

- Orange County ___________________

Ambulance Squad __________________

- Golf Pro _______________________

Desserts ________________________

- Pike County _____________________

Amusement/ Fun Park ________________

- Musician/Band ___________________

Diner __________________________

- Sullivan County ___________________

Animal Shelter ____________________

- Photographer ____________________

Dinner _________________________

-Wayne County ____________________

Art Gallery _______________________

- Potter _________________________

Dinner Specials ____________________

-Region _________________________

Atmosphere ______________________

Local Products:

Early Bird Specials __________________

Ribs ___________________________

Bed & Breakfast ___________________

- Beer / Spirits ____________________

Family Restaurant __________________

Romantic Restaurant _________________

Bowling Lanes_____________________

- Cheese ________________________

French Fries ______________________

Salad __________________________

Canoe Livery______________________

- Eggs __________________________

Gourmet Restaurant _________________

Sandwiches ______________________

Campground______________________

- Meats _________________________

Grocery Store /Supermarket ____________

Seafood_________________________

Chamber of Commerce________________

- Maple Syrup _____________________

Hamburgers ______________________

Soups __________________________

Chicken BBQ (Volunteer) ______________

- Wine _________________________

Happy Hour ______________________

Steakhouse ______________________

Cider Mill ________________________

Meditation Center __________________

Health Food Store __________________

Vegetarian Food Restaurant ____________

Civic Club or Organization _____________

Movie Theatre _____________________

Home Cooking Restaurant _____________

Wine Selection ____________________

College _________________________

Museum ________________________

Hot Dogs ________________________

Wings __________________________

Community Festival or Street Fair _________

Neighborhood _____________________

Conference Center __________________

Pancake Breakfast __________________

OFFICIAL "BEST" BALLOT ENTRY FORM

Dance Studio _____________________

Parade _________________________

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Day Trip ________________________

Penny Social ______________________

Home Décor ______________________

Fair ___________________________

Place to Hold a Prom ________________

Auto Parts Store____________________

Jewelry Store _____________________

Family Night Out ___________________

Places to Play Bingo _________________

Baby/Kids Store ____________________

Knit Shop________________________

Farm Market______________________

Place to Take out of town guests __________

Boat Dealer/Rental __________________

Liquor Store ______________________

Fire Department ___________________

Place to Take the kids ________________

Bookstore _______________________

Locally-made products ________________

Golf Course ______________________

Playhouse Theatre __________________

Botique _________________________

Lumberyard ______________________

Historic Site ______________________

Post Office _______________________

Car Dealership ____________________

Medical Equipment __________________

Horseback Riding ___________________

Private School _____________________

Clothing Store _____________________

Motorcycle Shop ____________________

Hotel __________________________

Radio Station _____________________

Collectibles Store ___________________

Music Store_______________________

Law Office _______________________

Resort __________________________

Consignment Shop __________________

Novelty Shop _____________________

Library _________________________

Shopping Area ____________________

Electronics _______________________

Outdoor Recreational Vehicles ___________

Live Music Venue ___________________

Ski Lodge _______________________

Farm Equipment Retailer ______________

Pet Store ________________________

Local __________________________

Special Area Attraction _______________

Flooring Store _____________________

Place to Buy Art ____________________

- Artist _________________________

Sullivan Renaissance Project ____________

Florist __________________________

Pottery Studio _____________________

- Author ________________________

Wedding Reception Location ____________

Furniture Store ____________________

Speciality Store ____________________

- Celebrity _______________________

Winery _________________________

General Store _____________________

Sporting Goods Shop_________________

- Farm _________________________

Youth Center ______________________

Gift Shop ________________________

Tattoo/Ear Piercing Shop ______________

- Getaway _______________________

Youth Program ____________________

Hardware Store ____________________

Vintage Shop _____________________

Breakfast ________________________

BEST PLACES TO SHOP Antique Store _____________________

BEST OF OUR COMMUNITY

HOW TO VOTE: Pleast print clearly your choices for “THE BEST” from the categories listed. Best choices are limited to Delaware, Orange, Pike, Sullivan and Wayne counties. You may also VOTE ONLINE: www.RiverReporter.com/BEST HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Additional ballots are available at The River Reporter of¿ce at 93 Erie Ave, Narrowsburg, NY. Ballots MUST be complete and include full name, address and phone number of voter. All ballots must be received by December 17, 2015. Employees of The River Reporter and Stuart Communications are permitted to vote but not eligible to win prizes. Entries that are late, damaged, illegible or missing voter’s name will not be eligible. One entry per person. Mechanically reprouced or Photocopied entries are not eligible. A business, organization or person may win no more than three (3) categories. Winners will be chosen based on the number of votes received by December 18th, 2015. HOW TO WIN PRIZES: All ballots will be included in a random drawing for prizes. Drawing will be held in January 2016. No duplicate winners. BEST Winners will be noti¿ed in January 2016.

Name __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________________

I am a current subscriber I buy TRR on newsstands Sign me up for a free 4 week subscription

PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO: The River Reporter “BEST” PO Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764

or DROP OFF AT:

93 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, NY 12764

12 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Drive Green Event • 9-24 til 10-2 • Big savings... in all sizes

Municipal Services

Sewage Enforcement ł UCC Building Codes ł Engineering & Design ł Floodplain Administration ł Land Development Plan Review Certified Third Party Licensed in PA

Located at 4338 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, PA 18417 above the Equinunk General Store

Call for a free consultation. 844-542-4757 toll free

Dh>> >>z dZ dKZ ^ > ^

^ƵůůŝǀĂŶ ŽƵŶƚǇ͛Ɛ >ĞĂĚĞƌ ŝŶ WŽǁĞƌ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ϰϱϭϬ ^ƚĂƚĞ ZŽƵƚĞ ϱϮ :Ğī ĞƌƐŽŶǀŝůůĞ͕ Ez ϭϮϳϰϱ WŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϴϰϱͿ ϰϴϮͲϱϮϮϮ &Ăǆ͗ ;ϴϰϱͿ ϰϴϮͲϵϬϮϴ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ,ŽƵƌƐ DŽŶĚĂǇ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ &ƌŝĚĂǇͲ ϴ Ăŵ Ͳ ϲ Ɖŵ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ʹ ϴ Ăŵ ʹ ϭϮ Ɖŵ ͻ ůŽƐĞĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇƐ

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 13

THE RIVER REPORTER

Get Your Pet Pictures In

Imagine YOUR PET in FULL COLOR on the cover of The River Reporter’s

2016 Pet Calendar HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…

Continued from page 10

Partnership announces awards

Pike chamber seeks event hosts

ROCK HILL, NY — The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development has named Dr. Gerard Galarneau, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s CEO and Chief Medical Officer, its 2015 Walter A. Rhulen Award recipient. The partnership will also recognize Roberta ByronLockwood, president of the Sullivan County Visitors Association, and Cathy Paty, president of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, as Distinguished Service Award winners. All will be honored at the Partnership’s annual meeting on October 8 at The Sullivan in Rock Hill. “Gerry has been chosen as the winner of this year’s Rhulen Award for his dedication to the Partnership, his steadfast work to elevate Catskill Regional Medical Center’s services, environment and standing in the Hudson Valley, and his consistent volunteer activities,” said Jacob Billig, Partnership board chairman. “Both Roberta and Cathy have been recognized for their teamwork and extraordinary effort under the Sullivan United banner.” Visit www.scpartnership.com.

PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce has networking event/card exchange opportunities available for October, November and December 2015, as well as early 2016. Events are held at the sponsors’ places of business and can be used as a marketing opportunity to get customers in your door and make new connections. Some fun ideas could be a Halloween or pumpkin theme for October, a harvest theme for November or a holiday celebration for December. If your business or organization would like to hold such an event at your place, email info@pikechamber.com to pick a date to hold and get the contract for details of what is required. This opportunity is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 570/296-8700.

You bring in or send us your best quality color photo. We choose 24 Įnalists, then our readers, through a dime a vote will decide which will be our “Pet of the Year.” The other 12 will be our pets of the month and will appear inside our calendar. We will try to run as many pet pictures, as thumbnails, throughout the calendar as possible. So send in your cutest, coolest pet pictures ASAP. DON’T MISS OUT!

Members sought for library planning group JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library is looking for a few civic-minded people to help with future planning. Over the past few months the library has been conducting a comprehensive survey asking for library users and non-users alike to let the library know what they are doing well and where they could improve. It’s time to gather the data, analyze it, and then set the wheels in motion for the next five years. The planning group will focus on setting goals and expected outcomes for the library over a five-year period starting in 2016. It will meet starting in October, with the goal of having the long-range plan completed by the end of the year. Contact director Kristin White at wspldirector@ rcls.org or 845/482-4350.

Sneak peek at Crawford

RULES 1. Send a sharply contrasted color photo of your pet to “Pet Calendar: c/o The River Reporter PO Box 150 Narrowsburg, NY 12764 or email to Amanda@riverreporter.com with Pet Contest in the subject line. 2. The deadline is SEPTEMBER 27TH at 12PM. 3. Please provide your name, address, day phone number AND YOUR PET’S NAME, breed and anything unusual about your pet. 4. The photos of the Įnalist will be published in the October 1st ediƟon. Readers will cast dime votes for their favorite pet. The pet with the most votes by noon, Monday, October 19, 2015 will be declared “Pet of the Year.” The other 12 Įnalists will be Pets of the Month. In case of a Ɵe, a coin toss will decide the winner. 5. Photos will not be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope.

The

Rail Birds

Your Local Source for Music Now Available for Gigs, Workshops, and Lessons Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Folk, Reggae Keyboards, Strings, Voice, Percussion stephenfaubel@yahoo.com 570-470-5435

MONTICELLO, NY — Those who are curious about what the new Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will look like can join the Friends of the Library at the Sneak Peek on October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. All you have to do to attend this wine and cheese reception is be a Friend of the Library in good standing. Memberships range from $5 for students/seniors to $100 (or more!) for Golden Friends. Applications can be picked up at the library. You can explore the space and admire the Robert D. Norris Community Room, the young adult section, the adult collection, the children’s room, the WiFi connections and the wealth of electrical outlets. All of the spaces in the library, including bathrooms, are handicapped accessible.

14 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

MATTHEW S +

ON MAIN

RELISH EVERY DAY

By LAURA SILVERMAN

Food +Bar +Happiness

I say tomato K

nown as “love apple” when it was first introduced to Europe—most likely because of its alleged aphrodisiac qualities—the current name for this New World fruit derives from the Aztec xitomatl, meaning “plump thing with a navel.” The tomato, from its voluptuous contours to its sweetly fragrant juices, is rife with sensuality. Gorge on them while you can; many heirloom varieties are still abundant in kitchen gardens and at local farmers’ markets. Arguably nothing is better than a tomato sandwich: two slices of delicious bread, not too thick and lightly toasted, slathered with mayonnaise and filled with sliced tomatoes. Aside from salt, anything else is gilding the lily, though there are vocal proponents of bacon and even avocado. Another classic is the Caprese salad, that ideal showcase for the tomato that calls for supporting slices of milky fresh mozzarella, judiciously placed leaves of basil and a few catalyzing swirls of extra-virgin olive oil. Italians also know the utter perfection of a tomato sauce that requires enough of that olive oil to make a creamy emulsion and a hint of garlic to cut through the lush sweetness. Blend yours and push it through a

fine strainer for a silky smooth consistency that’s made to cloak pasta. It’s no coincidence that a tomato’s ideal companions peak at the same time. Mix a fine dice of raw zucchini, shallots and fresh herbs with chopped tomato and lemon juice, then pile it all into a glass and top with a thick layer of mascarpone lightened with whipped egg white for the simple yet sophisticated French bistro staple known as a verrine. The ideal garnish? A slice of prosciutto crisped in a hot skillet adds the right salty crunch. In a smart move that shows you know the tomato is actually a fruit, pair it with wedges of peach for a salad that defies expectation. Add slivers of intoxicatingly aromatic Thai basil and lemon verbena, a bright splash of rice vinegar and a pinch each of salt and sugar. Serve this with steak or vanilla ice cream—or just keep it on the table throughout the entire meal. Speaking of things both savory and sweet, a bounty of ripe tomatoes can easily be dispatched by cooking up a spicy tomato jam. More all-purpose chutney than breakfast spread, this inspired condiment is enlivened with jalapeño, red chile, fresh and crystallized ginger and Continued on page 15

TRR photos by Laura Silverman

Combine tomatoes with peaches for a surprising and refreshing salad.

845-887-5636 Catering Available Weekend Brunch 10am - 4pm Serving Dinner Fri & Sat until 10:00 Sun - Thursday until 9:00

Thank you for voting us

Best Menu | Best Happy Hour Best Waitress: Kelly O’Brien | Best Bartender: Harmony Ferrick

19 Lower Main Street, Callicoon NY COUPON Good for

1 FREE hotdog 1 per customer exp. 12/13/15

paulie’s hot dogs Famous For Our Fresh Cut French Fries We are open and will deliver, up to 10 miles, 7 days a week until midnight

Voted BEST HOT DOGS & FRENCH FRIES

also featuring Great Cheesesteaks, Chicken cheesesteaks, Burgers, Breaded Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Wings, Authentic NY Gyros, Pierogies and more!

570/253-1998

Paulieshotdogs.com

403 Park Street Honesdale PA (next to the Wayne Hotel)

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 15

THE RIVER REPORTER

HEINLES

GENERAl STORE

Continued from page 14

CALLICOON MARKET Sundays, May 3 - Nov. 8 11am-2pm Rain or Shine Callicoon Creek Park 866-270-2015 +++++++++++++++++

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Meat • Eggs • Milk • Cheese Yogurt • Ice Cream Baked Goods • Bread • Jam Honey • Maple • Herbal Tea Prepared Foods • Pasta • Wine Hard Cider • Cut Flowers Skincare • Artisan Wares & More! +++++++++++++++++

For a list of this week’s offerings and up to date information, please visit:

www.SullivanCountyFarmersMarkets.org www.FACEBOOK.com/SCFMA

a load of warming spices, including cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and cumin. If you’re not into canning, make a small batch to store in the fridge, but be duly warned that you will be slathering this on everything from a goat-cheese-topped cracker to a stack of hot zucchini pancakes. Another way to preserve the season is to dry halved tomatoes in the oven. Just squeeze out the seeds and leave the fruit, spread out on a baking sheet, in a 200-degree oven until it’s leathery but not brittle. A whopping seven pounds reduces down to a flavor-packed pint. Or simply blanch, remove the skins and freeze them by the dozen in large re-sealable freezer bags. With fall coming on strong, tomatoes must sometimes be snatched from the vine while still green, but these unripe specimens have a tart charm all their own. Delicious in a chartreuse marmalade, green tomatoes are also firm enough to stand up to frying. When done right, a crisp cornmeal crust gives way to a creamy center whose lemony flavor is beautifully offset with a dollop of mayonnaise and a splash of hot sauce. Act now, as the season is brief and what passes for a tomato in supermarkets come winter is at best a pale imitation. Continued on page 16

PIG ROAST

BEACH LAKE & WELCOME LAKE

TWO COMPANIES WORKING TOGETHER TO SERVE YOU BETTER! Welcome Lake Pavilion 99 Cosgrove Road Welcome Lake Saturday Sept. 26th 1-6pm $12 pig roast dinner tickets

Under the Big Tent on Heinle’s Field Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra Coming to Heinle’s Annual Octoberfest

Live Entertainment! Till 9pm 50/50 Horseshoe Competition Kids Games Archery Shoot Burgers/Hot Dogs Card Games Chili & More Information Call: Estemerwalt 570-729-8572 ask for Robert • Case Polaris 570-729-7402

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 • 1 - 6 pm

For Tickets: www.heinlesgeneralstore.com

ys From Gu

6 Old County Road, Cochecton Center, NY 12727

summer Hours: Mon-Thur 7-6 • Fri 7-6 • Sat & Sun 8-6

Pasta • Pizza • Seafood • Hoagies Beer • Wine • Cocktails

2 large Cheese Pies

$21.99 PLUS TAX

Phone: 845-252-DELI (3354) Fax: 845-252-3663

Beer, Soda • Gas 24/7 with a Debit or Credit Card Ice Cream • Freshly Cooked Food Daily • Best cubans in NY Boars Head Products • Homemade Soups & Salads

ly ta

Delicatessen & Catering

Tw o

Tickets online: $20 • Tickets at the gate: $25

Restaurant & Pizzeria Rt. 6 Plaza Sun - Thurs 11am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am - 11pm Honesdale, PA

570-253-2613

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials www.twoguyshonesdale.com

16 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

I Continued from page 15

Fried green tomatoes Serves 4-6 4 large, ﬁrm green tomatoes I cup all-purpose ﬂour 2 large eggs ½ cup buttermilk 1 cup cornmeal

Fried green tomatoes are a delicious way to use tomatoes that never quite get around to ripening.

Lard, bacon fat or vegetable oil Core tomatoes and cut into ½”-thick slices. Set aside. Spread the flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs with the buttermilk in a medium bowl. Spread the cornmeal on another plate. Heat about 1/4” of lard, bacon fat or vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a cast-iron skillet until almost smoking. Meanwhile, dredge the tomato slices in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip them in the egg mixture, letting excess run off, then dredge them in the cornmeal. Slip slices into the hot oil in batches, so as not to crowd them. Cook about 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer to a paper-towellined plate. Keep warm in a low oven as you fry the remaining slices. Serve warm with mayonnaise, hot sauce or the condiment of your choice.

Green zebra tomatoes add visual flair as well as a zingy tartness to a salad.

CIDER

FRESH EVERY DAY $5.75/gallon

Opening Friday, Sept. 25, 2015

5,&.$5'¶6 &,'(5 0,// offers a variety of: Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Squash, Crafts, Whiskey Barrels, Maple Syrup, Apples, Honey, Corn Stalks, Potatoes No Custom Grinding Call or visit us today • Open 7 days a week 10am-6pm

RU 1397 Owego Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431

ASIAN BUFFET

Chinese Restaurant | Dine in - Carry out Great Food! Perfect for the Entire Family! Sushi Bar Too! 570-251-8823 1199 Texas Palmyra Highway Honesdale, PA OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm

10% off with this ad

Curr nts

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

A music festival in the Catskills By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ANCOCK, NY — The first thing you’ll notice about Catskill Chill is that, well, it’s very chill. Everyone seems to be earnestly nice. I was met at the gate by the PR director Destiny, and she kindly asked me to wait while she found me the best parking spot available. People walking by smiled at me, and someone asked if I was “having a good Chill.” In recent years, it seems music festivals have taken the country by storm. Their popularity in foreign countries, especially Europe, has been prevalent for years, and the United States is now experiencing their newfound popularity, with gigantic festivals like Coachella, Burning Man, Bonnaroo, and countless others. The Catskills area is no stranger to the concept, as of course Woodstock was held here, and in the last couple of years, Mysteryland. Six years ago, the scene returned to the area in the form of Catskill Chill Music Festival, held at Camp Minglewood (aka French Woods) in Hancock, and it’s been growing ever since. I attended the Chill for the first time this past weekend, going on Saturday, September 19. In the summer-camp setting, people popped their tents anywhere they could find a spot, intermingling with the pathways and vendor tents and even one of the smaller stages. There are four stages in all, with three of them set up away from the camping. The Main Stage is arena-sized, and held the biggest acts like Zappa Plays Zappa and moe. My friends have been going to this music festival for years, some since the beginning. I thought I’d better go this year, as this is the last time it was being held at Camp Minglewood. The reasons are

unknown, as is next year’s location, but festival founder Dave Marzollo assured the fans that it will be happening. “We would never let this fire die out. We are tremendously committed to the quest to bringing you infinite joy, three days at a time,” he writes in the festival guide. He continued, “As we leave our sweet Minglewood for what may be the last time, take a few moments to appreciate what we have had for so long. Realize how lucky we have been to make this wonderful place our home and grow this special thing we have come to love so much.” The motto of Catskill Chill is “All love, all the time.” As I’m sure you can imagine, there was a lot of tie-dye there…. Now, to the music. Catskill Chill features mostly jam bands that are nationally known on the festival circuit, like Lettuce and Lotus. Ultimate jam band moe. was the headliner this year. I started my musical journey with ShwizZ and then Kung Fu, both funky jam bands. My favorite acts came next. ShwizZ and FiKus teamed up to form ShwiKus Plays the ‘80s. Decked out in ‘80s costumes like a Ghostbusters suit, Michael Jackson red leather jacket and Freddie Mercury all white, they covered hits like “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Next up was Hayley Jane and The Primates playing a bluegrass kind of rock, original songs (not jams). The lead singer gave a high-energy performance and danced as well as she sang, a powerhouse voice with an enthralling stage presence. Being a trained dancer myself, I had a hunch she was as well, and after their set I asked her. Indeed, she is. Check out www.hayleyjaneandtheprimates.com. All in all, I experienced the “Chill Fam” that I had heard so much about. For more about the festival and the bands, visit www.catskillchill.com.

Powerhouse singer and dancer Hayley Jane and The Primates play a mix of rock, blues and funk.

It’s not Woodstock, but it’s close

One of th e P is called stages at the Ca hotos by Isabel Bra Club Chil ve tskill Chil l. l Music F rman estival

at The Main Stage Catskill Chill Music Festival was huge, and the big acts like and Lotus moe., re. the yed pla on Electr

Two bands, ShwizZ and FiKus, joined forces to form ShwiKus Plays the ‘80s, featuring ‘80s costumes and cover songs.

18 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Fall Foliage Festival PORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis will hold its 23rd annual Fall Foliage Festival on Sunday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown area. There will be more than 100 vendors, a variety of streetfair and international foods, and children’s activities including the Roaming Railroad ride and petting zoo. There will be a scarecrow contest with first, second and third place ribbons awarded in youth, adult and business/club categories. It’s free to enter, and applications are available online at portjervisny.org. Live entertainment features sidewalk artist Hani Shihada, Pushin’ Country Dancers and more. Check out Fall Foliage Festival Port Jervis NY on Facebook.

Psychic continental brunch MILFORD PA — The Upper Delaware Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual (UDGLBT) Center will hold a psychic continental brunch featuring Lorraine Moore, psychic/clairvoyant/medium. Moore does not use tarot cards or astrology but what she calls “spirit connections.” This is the ability to communicate with the deceased. Moore has been called in by numerous churches, synagogues, groups and organizations to facilitate spirit connections lectures. She has also been a keynote speaker as well as facilitator for workshops and psychic fairs. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from the other side. No one attending any Lorraine Moore event is guaranteed a reading. The cost is $55 per person, seating limited to 40. Proceeds benefit UDGLBT, purchase tickets at www.udglbt.org or at www.ticketriv er.com/event/16911.

WJFF gala brunch celebrates 25th CALLICOON, NY — Community radio station WJFF will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gala brunch at the Villa Roma Clubhouse on Sunday, September 27 at 11 a.m. The brunch offers listeners and supporters an opportunity to congratulate and thank the volunteers and staff for 25 years of a wide variety of music, local, national and international news programs, talk shows and community voices. There will be live jazz by Noah Barker, who will be joined by other musicians as well as WJFF volunteers, a cocktail hour featuring bloody Mary and mimosa cocktails, and a buffet. During the brunch, Glenn Wooddell and Josephine Finn, two station volunteers, will be honored for their commitment and contributions to both WJFF and the larger community. Supporters can buy a table or individual seats at the brunch. Email adam@wjffradio.org, call 845/482-4141, or visit www.wjffradio.org to get tickets.

Curr nts

THE RIVER REPORTER

Civil War encampment reenacted EQUINUNK, PA — The 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry Civil War re-enactors are returning to the Equinunk Historical Society on Saturday, September 26 to set up camp on the grounds of the museum. The program begins at 1 p.m., but set-up will be ongoing throughout the morning. This group of re-enactors will portray Civil War camp life and will complete drills as their unit would have over 150 years ago. Members of the reactivated 143rd New York Volunteers, wearing appropriate uniforms, will discuss and explain their encampment exhibit, which is complete with tents, equipment and weapons. The group is very proud of one of their Civil War members, Thomas Collins, who won the Medal of Honor. This not-for-profit group, which was organized in 1985, takes its name from the original Civil War regiment raised in Sullivan County, NY in the summer of 1862. Membership is open to civilian impressions as well as military. The Equinunk Historical Society is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk. Call 570/224-6722 for information and directions.

Deerest Deerpark PORT JERVIS, NY — There will be an open house to unveil the artwork for the Deerest Deerpark project on Sunday, September 27 at the Deerpark Museum and 1863 Huguenot Schoolhouse, 25 Grange Rd., Huguenot, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In 2009, an Orange Arts Grant was given to Susan Miiller of Deerpark to complete a series of fiberglass deerforms for a unique public project titled “Deerest Deerpark.” Artists from all over Orange County designed fiberglass deerforms depicting local Contributed photo scenes, ecosystems, spiritual Deerform decorated by ideas and the visual history of the Susan Miiler Town of Deerpark. In 2014, funding has expanded, supporting the creation of a life-sized fiberglass deerform to be decorated by Cuddebackville artist Joan Kehlenbeck. Also included this year are tabletop-size fiberglass deerforms decorated by artists Dani Cooney and Miiller. A show of local wildlife by area artists will accompany the display including mixed media, watercolor and oil paintings by Al Champy, Peter Koenig and Miiller. In addition to the deerforms, paintings by local artists who depict deer in their art can be seen on the walls of the Neversink Valley Grange to include Al Champy, Kehlenbeck, Peter Koenig, Miiller and others. The artwork will be on display until October 25. Email susanmiiller@yahoo.com or visit townofdeer park.org. Continued on page 19

Learning & Growing Child Care Center Play, Learn and Grow Together Tammy Haass | Melanie Jay 60 Milanville Road (P.O. Box 137) Beach Lake, PA 18405 | 570-729-7853 Email: learnandgrowccc@gmail.com

Catskill Dance Company Sign up now for fall classes 845-252-3389 CatskillDanceCompany@gmail.com

Curr nts

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 19

THE RIVER REPORTER

E Continued from page 18

‘Been There, Done That, Bought the T-shirt’

HEALTH

The River Reporter’s monthly health section connects readers with the latest in healthy living, diet and exercise trends.

Look for the health section every ȴrst week of the month

To advertise in the health section contact Tanya Hubbert | 845.252.7414 ext. 34

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — “Been There, Done That, Bought the T-shirt” will be an evening of personal storytelling, to be held on Saturday, September 26 at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St. The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with food and refreshments provided by local businesses; storytelling starts at 7 p.m. “Been There, Done That, Bought the Tshirt” will be a “pass the microphone” event. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite T-shirt and to share a short story about the significance of that shirt with the audience. (It’s also okay to attend without a T-shirt story and just listen.) The evening will be hosted by Van Morrow, owner of Mountain Bear Crafts. “Last year, I stumbled upon a bag of Tshirts I hadn’t seen since moving into my house over 20 years ago, but I never forgot about them,” says Morrow. “When I opened the bag, I was so happy to finally find these special shirts that can never be replaced. Looking at each T-shirt and remembering where I was when I wore it, I was hit with the idea that T-shirts could be the basis of an entertaining and educational evening of storytelling.” Suggested donation for “Been There, Done That, Bought the T-shirt” is $10; the evening’s proceeds will benefit the CAS Arts Center.

Contributed photo

Dead Winter Carpenters

Dead Winter Carpenters at Silk Mill HAWLEY, PA — Hailing from the shores of North Lake Tahoe, CA, Dead Winter Carpenters, a group described as an “alt-country-roots-infused outfit,” plays Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, September 26 at 8 p.m. Harmony Presents concerts take place in the underground theater located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Tickets cost from $16 to $22 depending on how early they are bought. They can be purchased online at www. harmonypresents.com or in person at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077 for questions or help purchasing tickets online.

Come for a farm tour and meet our alpacas! Yarn & Roving made from our Alpaca’s processed locally Handmade blankets, scarves, gloves and many other gift Items Gift Certificates Available Newly built and stocked Farm Store, open 12-4 every weekend Black Friday through Christmas or please call for appointment

Visit our farm at 99 Bestenheider Rd. • Roscoe, NY 12776 845-807-3104 • www.BuckBrookAlpacas.com

Continued on page 20

20 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The God Projektâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at NACL

Continued from page 19

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NACL presents Kevin Augustine, one of the most innovative and edgy puppet theatre artists in New York City on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God Projekt,â&#x20AC;? master puppeteer Augustine has created a barren paradise, where God the Father struggles with dementia as he tries to manage his divine office. But while updating his legacy with a video recorder and fielding an unending flow of prayer requests, he uncovers a secret from his ancient past heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather remain forgotten. What happened to the Mother Goddess Contributed photo and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t he once share his Kevin Augustine in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God heavenly throne with her? Projektâ&#x20AC;? Winner of the 2014 Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Performance Art Production, and hailed by Time Out NY as â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of most startlingly intense shows Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God Projektâ&#x20AC;? is a raucous and darkly humorous investigation into the consequences of cosmic actions. The theatre is located at 110 Highland Lake Rd. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online at www.nacl.org or call the box office at 845/557-0694.

Contributed photo

Aldo Troiani and Carol Smith of Little Sparrow

Americana on the stage in Jeff JEFFERSONVILLE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeffersonville JEMS will present an evening of live Americana music on Saturday, September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jeffersonville Main Street Stage, 4912 Rte. 52. Opening the show will be Nothin New, a string band playing old-timey, bluegrass, folk, vintage blues and some older country western and acoustic pop. The popular Sullivan County band Little Sparrow will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and will feature legendary jazz musician Thurman Barker on drums. The evening will also feature Carol Smith performing three new original songs. Smith was recently awarded a songwriting grant by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Bring a lawn chair. Admission is free. Donations to support the musicians will be appreciated. Dogs are not allowed at the show. Visit www.facebook.com/JeffersonvilleJEMS or call 914/799-1897.

Continued on page 22

COVER YOUR WORLD FLOORING, Inc. Home of the Free Monthly

Carpet Remnant Giveaway

Local (570) 251-2538 TOLL FREE 1-877-68-COVER

817 Main Street Honesdale, PA. 18431

PROUDLY SERVING HONESDALE AND TRISTATEAREA FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION OF * Carpet - Residential & Commercial * Hardwood - Solid & Engineered * Luxury Vinyl Tiles & Sheet Vinyl * Ceramic Tile * Laminate and Cork * Siding, Decking, Railing Systems * Hardwood Refinishing

U \Z

PA# 041459

* Kirsch Window Treatments * Area Rugs and In Stock Remnants * Armstrong Ceilings - Wood, Metal, and Classic Drop * Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities * Granite Counters * Installation Tools & Supplies for Contractors * We Also Have Products for that Do-It-Yourselfer

www.coveryourworldflooring.com

!"#$%%&'( )'! *+ ,+*-&!+, ,+%#&! ,.,#+/, *&0(+, $# ! + *&'( 1$2'0 #&$', %$'0, 3 %$$ ,

Curr nts

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 21

THE RIVER REPORTER

CL EA RA N C E E VEN T ! YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE LOVVE BUYING BUYING YOUR NEXT NEXT CAR R FROM US!

2014 Ford Transit Connect Titanium BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

25,908* $ 30875*

MO. 84 MOS.

2014 Ford Fusion Titanium FWD BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

27,614* $ 32899*

MO. 84 MOS.

2014 Lincoln MKT AWD Elite BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

2014 Lincoln MKT AWD Elite

42,710* $ 508*

MO. 84 MOS.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

44,509* $ 529*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SF304, Vin# E1149589,4 cyl., auto, p/w/l/m, burnished glow, MSRP: $31,605, 4 mi.

Stk# SF157, Vin# ER216668, 4 cyl., auto, p/w/l/m, black, MSRP: $33,955, 5 mi.

Stk# SF472, Vin# EBL57485, leather seats, tuxedo black metallic, MSRP: $51,225, 8 mi.

Stk# SF472, Vin# EBL57178, leather seats, tuxedo black metallic, MSRP: $53,245, 8 mi.

2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T

2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury Collection

2014 Cadillac XTS AWD Luxury Collection

2014 Dodge Durango Limited AWD

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

29,718* $ 354*

MO. 84 MOS.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

41,226* $ 490*

MO. 84 MOS.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

43,584* $ 518*

MO. 84 MOS.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

37,663* $ 448*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SA035, Vin# E0108686, 4 cyl., auto, p/w/l/m, silver, MSRP: $39,445, 50 mi.

Stk# SA461, Vin# E9296745, 6 spd. auto, p/w/l/m, leather seating, silver, MSRP: $53,030, 4 mi.

Stk# SA482, Vin# E9308053, 6 spd. auto, p/w/l/m, silver, MSRP: $54,580, 42 mi.

Stk# SA619, Vin#EC979302, 8 spd. auto, p/w/l/m, silver, MSRP: $42,385, 42 mi.

ALTITUDE PACKAGE

PHANTOM PACKAGE

ALTITUDE PACKAGE

2014 RAM 1500 ST Quad Cab Rocky Ridge

2014 RAM 1500 ST Crew Cab Rocky Ridge

2014 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab Rocky Ridge

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

41,921* $ 49878*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SA351, Vin# ES289981, 6 sp. auto, p/w/l/m, silver, MSRP: $52,353, 266 mi.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

43,180* $ 51373*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SA276, Vin# ES227263, 6 sp. auto, p/w/l/m, true blue pearl, MSRP: $53,888, 196 mi.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

44,680* $ 53153*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SA384, Vin# ES317951, 6 sp. auto, p/w/l/m, silver, MSRP: $56,283, 184 mi.

BUY FOR ONLY OR FINANCE FOR

50,171* $ 59669*

MO. 84 MOS.

Stk# SA548, Vin# EG289066, 6 spd. auto, p/w/l/m, red, MSRP: $63,188, 9 mi.

127-131 Mill Street, Liberty, NY • 845-292-3500

MMAutoGroup.com *10% down plus tax, tags, regist. fee, doc, dealer fees extra. DMV fee due at signing. Customers may not qualify for all rebates. Must have top tier credit. See dealer for details.

22 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce

Continued from page 20

‘Rural Life’ and ‘Taos’ at Callicoon Trading CALLICOON, NY — Callicoon Trading is hosting an exhibit of photographs by Paul Owen and Charles Masters through Monday, October 5. Owen’s exhibit is titled “Rural Life.” He writes: “In 1986 I began an effort to document rural life in the Catskill region of New York State. The family farms with the life and tradition that surround it are rapidly disappearing. I feel it is important to make a record of this tradition before it is only memory. My efforts have taken me to small family farms, as well as country events including county fairs, auctions and lumberjack festivals. “I am particularly drawn to the farmers’ respect for the land and their animals, which are so much a part of their lives. This is an ongoing project.” Masters’ exhibit is titled “Taos.” He writes: “The series was shot on a trip to

s Cont+est ff Bake-O

P R E S E N T S T H E 1 2 TH

Live Mu + sic Family Fun

s! or Rule bsite f e w it Vis

Photo by Paul Owen

“Blue Boy” by Paul Owen New Mexico in the spring of 2015. I was drawn to a color palate and sense of open space that is different from the East Coast where I live. The quality of the light and the emptiness of the landscape are what I wanted to show. The black-and-white images are printed in a warm tone as reminder of the New Mexico landscape.”

Sat., OCTOBER 10 # 10 - 5 TH

which participating museums across the country offer free admission to anyone with a Museum Day Live! ticket, which can be downloaded from www.smithson ianmag.com/museumday/ticket. Located at 332 Main St., the Time and the Valleys Museum is open weekends from 12 noon to 4 p.m. through October.

NEW LOCATION NEXT TO THE DELAWARE RIVER!

3351 Route 97 # Barryville, NY Behind The Carriage House, next to the Barryville/Shohola Bridge

Free museum admission on Smithsonian Day GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Time and the Valleys Museum will offer free admission to museum visitors on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 as a participant in the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum Day Live! Program. Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine in

Curr nts

THE RIVER REPORTER

This is a FREE Community Event – NO ADMISSION FEE!

#####

LIVE MUSIC

#####

Bashiri Johnson & Jahstix The TMU Band / Tim O’Donohue Steve Tanzen # Jeremy Langley # Kate Mackenzie Plus, many more and a closing jam session!

Arts & Crafts

Food & Drink

Contests with Awards & Prizes Bake-Off : Savory or Sweet

(Pumpkin-based Recipes)

Dish must provide 6-8 servings & be submitted with the recipe. See website for form.

Pumpkin Carving/Decorating (Pre-Decorated) Pie Eating # Costumes (Adults, Kids & Pets Awards) Scarecrow Decorating & Much More! •

# • A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS • # •

DIAMOND SPONSOR: PLATINUM SPONSOR: HOST SPONSOR:

Thunder 102

•

The River Reporter

Bon Secours Community Hospital The Carriage House GOLD SPONSORS:

Beth & John Corso/Corcon, Inc. • Ronen Gabbay & Family/Camp Lokanda Elizabeth & Mike Geitz • Eric & Laura Steifman • The Stickett Inn SILVER SPONSORS:

Dr. Marie Devore, DMD • Jesse G’s Nursery Middletown Medical Services/Dr. Richard Daboul MD • NBDC Bank Shadow Architects • Springhouse Garage • Sullivan County Democrat Sundaze • V. Baras Architects • WDesignGroup.com

visit:

BarryvilleNY.com

Curr nts

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 23

THE RIVER REPORTER

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Mixed emotions

hose two words pretty much sum up what I’m feeling at the moment. The summer was a rollercoaster, and even though I swore that I would take more time to stop and smell the roses, the last blooms have already faded away, and the best I can do now is sniff over what might have been. Last summer, I spent as much time as possible swimming in Crystal Lake. Having moved, that particular slice of paradise is no longer down the road, and although there are plenty of swimmin’ holes throughout the Upper Delaware River region, I find myself welcoming autumn without having put a toe in the water all summer long. (Sigh.) Like most little ones, Dharma the Wonder Dog had a blast during the summer months. Oblivious to the dayto-day worries that plague the bipedal community, she romped, hiked and snoozed in the midday sun, unmindful of concerns about snow tires, (arrgh!) winterizing the house and the oncoming months that cause many of us to hibernate, while making lists of what I wish to accomplish during my “down time.” But I’m getting ahead of myself. After all, fall has just begun. While I bid a fond farewell to summer, I relish the changing of the leaves, hot mulled cider and a bit (just a bit, please) of cooler temps to cause a sweater or two to snake out of the closet and onto my withering frame. I love fall, but will miss summer: mixed emotions. After all of the hoopla, my photo exhibit has come and gone. Although the pictures are still hanging on the walls (www.forestburghtavern.com), the crowds have come and gone, too, and the last notes of the singer entertaining the audience (www.pattigreco.com) have faded into the cool night air, leaving me a little melancholy, wondering what comes next. The event was a huge success and Dharma’s four-legged friends at Catskill Animal Rescue (like them on Facebook) are wagging their tails, as adoptions take place, and dogs and cats find new homes and hearths to warm their paws by before winter sets in. Of course, I’m thrilled that I was able to help raise much-needed funds for the animals, but now that the barking has subsided, I’m less motivated than I was just a week ago, so my emotions are, well… mixed. Dragging my feet, I made my way over to the Pavilion at Bethel Woods to catch the last (sigh) big concert of the year in the form of Jackson Browne, who sounded (and looked) pretty good, considering the fact that there’s a little snow on that roof. In point of fact, he’s only a few years older than me, but I ain’t young, and that’s the truth. How do I feel about that? Mixed. Browne’s appearance was an ideal (IMHO) show with which to cap the concert season, since his show was mellow, laid-back and a bit of a stroll down memory lane as he sang some old favorites (“Doctor My Eyes,” “Take it Easy”) while folks in the audience sat (what a novel concept) and sang along with the crooner softly, as the cool night air washed over us along with the nostalgia. It was a lovely night, but I left early, since I was feeling wistful about the swift passage of the season and my emotions were… you get the idea. As predicted in last week’s column, the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is here, so it’s time for me to seriously reflect on my life and whatever transgressions I might have made over the last year, while atoning as best I can. At this time of year, I miss my mom the most. Although she is constantly in my thoughts, the holidays are particularly poignant, and I find myself strolling through the woods, pup at my side, wishing my mother were here

Photos by Carol Montana

TRR photo by Jonathan Charles Fox

An evening of nostalgia starring Jackson Browne was a perfect cap to the concert season at Bethel Woods last weekend.

Combining forces with Catskill Animal Rescue’s Amy and Les Kristt, center, entertainer Patti Greco and I helped raise some much-needed money for our four-legged friends during the opening reception of my exhibit at the Forestburgh Tavern.

Autumnal photographs like this still grace the walls at the Forestburgh Tavern, but I have mixed emotions about them coming down in the weeks to come. Not only did Glen and Myrna Plotsky have the winning auction bid on one of my photographs, which benefited Catskill Animal Rescue, but they adopted a pup the very next day, making it a win/win for all concerned.

to tell me how “delicious” the cooler temps feel to her Floridian bones as we reminisce over ironing fall leaves between sheets of wax paper and hanging them in the windows, allowing the last rays of sunlight to project the colors on the walls, before the sun begins setting in the late afternoon. As the memories wash over me I think about the past more than the future, and wax nostalgic for lost innocence, while simultaneously grateful for having had her loving arms wrap around me when I was young, before the autumn of my life had commenced. I celebrate the changing of the seasons, knowing that spring will awaken us once more, but with winter just around the corner, and mom not here to listen to my complaints about shoveling and ice, I plan to rifle through drawers, looking for the scarves she knitted for me, and prepare to don them once again… with mixed emotions.

Patti Greco sang her heart out for a sold-out crowd at the Forestburgh Tavern last week, as folks donated dollars during the fundraising concert and photo exhibit benefiting the Catskill Animal Rescue.

24 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

CALLICOON THEATER

WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Sept. 24 Short-Memoir Writing Course

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A short-memoir writing course at the Delaware Youth Center. By the end of the four, weekly meetings, you will have completed a short memoir or personal essay (two to 10 pages) about a significant person or event from your life. Instructed by Penelope Ghartey. Email penelope.ghartey@gmail.com or call 570/224-4357.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale meeting

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale will meet at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 7pm. The speaker will be Mary Fritz, Wayne Library Alliance outreach coordinator, who will talk about the up-to-date technology being offered by the library.

Fri., Sept. 25 Clothing giveaway

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clothing giveaway at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd. Sept. 25 from 4-8pm (no early birds) and Sept. 26 from 8am-12pm. Free clothing for men, women, teens and children, along with some household goods. Clothing donations accepted through September 24.

Senior Legislative Action Committee meeting

GLVFRXQW IRU DFWLYH GXW\ SHUVRQQHO YHWHUDQV ZLWK FXUUHQW PLOLWDU\ RU YHWHUDQV ,'

Celebrate new seed library

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Port Jervis 23rd annual Fall Foliage Festival (rain or shine) in the downtown area, 10am-5pm. Vendors, street-fair and international foods, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities including Roaming Railroad ride and petting zoo, scarecrow contest, live entertainment.

Chicken and biscuit dinner

Home-food preservation workshop

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chicken and biscuit dinner at the Drew United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $10, children (5-12) $5. Takeouts available. Benefits River Valley Chapter No. 33 OES. 570/491-7059.

Civil War encampment reenactment

Clothing giveaway

Wine Tasting & Birds of Prey

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clothing giveaway at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd. from 8am12pm. Free clothing for men, women, teens and children, along with some household goods. Clothing donations accepted September 19 to 24.

Farming With Kids

Lackawaxen EMS Bingo

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dead Winter Carpenters perform at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, CA, this band blends Americana roots-rock with a tinge of straightforward alt. country. Tickets: $16-22. silkmillharmony.com.

Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

BARRY VILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Route 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm. Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Basket Historical Society open house

LONG EDDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open house and meeting of the Basket Historical Society. All are welcome to attend the meeting at 10:30am. Open house from 12 noon3pm with the museum open, along with festivities in the park adjacent to the museum including food, live music, and games for the kids.

Book reading with Wayne HoďŹ&#x20AC;man

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local author Wayne Hoffman will read selections from his new novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Older Man,â&#x20AC;? at the Catskill Art Society Arts Center, 2pm. Published this summer by Bear Bones Books. Free and open to the public; donations accepted at the door. Copies of his book for sale.

Bus trip to Mohegan Sun

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lumberland Senior Center hosts bus trip to Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs on Saturday, October 24. Bus leaves Burger King at 10:30am. Pay in full by Sept. 26. Cost: $30. 845/856-1464.

Milford Farmers Market

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Milford Farmers Market at The Grotto, 508 W. Harford St., hosted by non-profit Air Soil Water. Every Sunday 10am-2pm, rain or shine. Market features all local, all fresh, nothing industrial. Produce, meats, dairy and more from tri-state farms. Educational and kid friendly.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The God Projektâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at NACL

Americana roots-rock-country: Dead Winter Carpenters

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County holds an educational workshop on safe home-food preservation for fermentation in the Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 1-3pm. Cost: $30, or $25 for CCESC enrollees. 845/292-6180.

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry Civil War re-enactors return to the Equinunk Historical Society, 1972 Pine Mill Rd., 12noon-3pm. Re-enactors portray camp life in costume, and explain their encampment exhibit, complete with tents, equipment and weapons.

CALLICOON CENTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc. Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

Sat., Sept. 26

Fall Foliage Festival

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Tusten Heritage Community Garden and The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) present a seed-saving workshop and grand opening of a new seed library at WSPL in Narrowsburg, 5-7pm. Refreshments served.

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Senior Legislative Action Committee (SLAC) of Sullivan County will hold its monthly meeting at the Government Center, 10am. Carol Roig of the Sullivan County Sustainability Office will speak on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), a program that could lower your energy costs and the carbon footprint of Sullivan County. 845/807-1241. HIGHLAND Lake â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NACL Theatre presents Kevin Augustine, one of the most innovative and edgy puppet theatre artists in New York City, in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God Projekt,â&#x20AC;? 7:30pm. Tickets $20 and can be purchased online www.nacl.org. 845/557-0694.

Curr nts

THE RIVER REPORTER

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wine tasting at Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Rd., 4-6pm. Sample local wines, appetizers. $15. Live Birds of Prey show, 5pm, presented by Bill Streeter of Delaware Valley Raptor Center. Raffle to win a plaque of great blue heron by local artist Elwood Ennis. Raffle tickets $5. Fundraiser for Basha Kill Area Association.

WJFF gala brunch

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community radio station WJFF celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala brunch at the Villa Roma. Buffet: hot and cold items, one-hour open bar with bloody Marys, mimosas, beer and wine. Live jazz by Noah Barker & friends. Volunteers Glenn Wooddell and Josephene Finn to be honored. 845/482-4141.

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lackawaxen EMS Family Bingo at Masthope Mountain Community Lodge, 196 Karl Hope Blvd., 7pm.

Mon., Sept. 28

Liberty Museum Poetry Fest

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Computer Support at Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon every Monday, 1-5pm. www. WSPLonline.org.

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 6th annual Poetry Festival will be held at the Liberty Museum and Arts Center, 2pm. Accomplished poets from across the region will each read a selection of their work. 845/292-6628.

Live music featuring Anne Baglione and Yankee Rose

CUDDEBACKVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hudson Valley favorite Anne Baglione with special guests Yankee Rose play at the D&H Canal Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, 58 Hoag Rd., 7:30pm. Admission is $7 general admission, $5 for museum members. Light refreshments will be served.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The God Projektâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at NACL

HIGHLAND LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NACL Theatre presents Kevin Augustine, one of the most innovative and edgy puppet theatre artists in New York City, in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The God Projekt,â&#x20AC;? 7:30pm. Tickets $20 and can be purchased online www.nacl.org. 845/557-0694.

Yard/craft/merchandise sale

DAMASCUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yard/craft/merchandise sale at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., 9am-3pm. Indoors or out, rain or shine. For vendor application or info, call Linda at 570/7297270, or Deb at 570/224-6671.

Sun., Sept. 27 Cajun cook-oďŹ&#x20AC; with music

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;River Sound,â&#x20AC;? Western Sullivan Public Library summer concert series, presents a Cajun cook-off with The Bunkhouse Boys at the public libary in Callicoon. Dance along to this swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cajun trio, taste and vote on your favorite Cajun dish. Let them know by Sept. 25 if you plan to submit a dish in teh competition. Winner gets a $10 gift card to Pecks.

Callicoon Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly market at Callicoon Creek Park on Audrey Dorer Drive, 11am-2pm. The market now has 35 individual vendors with a variety of products. 888/270-2015.

Free Computer Support

Long Eddy Visioning Sessions

LONG EDDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join representatives from the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, the Sullivan County Planning Department, the NYS DEC, and Building Consensus for Sustainability for a guided discussion and visioning session for the hamlet of Long Eddy at the Long Eddy Hotel. Drop in to any of the three sessions: 8am-10am, 12pm-2pm, or 6pm-8pm.

Tues., Sept. 29 Conversational German for Beginners

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Personal enrichment class Conversational German for Beginners Tuesday evenings: Sept. 29 to Nov. 17, 6-8pm, at Lackawanna College Lake Region Center. Cost: $65, includes book. 570/226-4625.

Lackawaxen EMS CPR CertiďŹ cation Class

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CPR Certification Class, 1611 Rte. 590, 6:30pm. Lackawaxen EMS is an ASHI training facility. Training CPR, AED, Basic First Aid and more. $30 per person. 570/685-4022.

Wed., Sept. 30 Board/card games for young at heart

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Board/card games every Wednesday at Delaware Youth Center, 12:30pm. Presented by the Delaware Young at Heart organization. Players currently learning Mahjong, but all are invited to bring any board or card game you desire. 845/887-5901.

Business Group

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Business group meets Wednesdays in September at the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon from 10:15am-12pm. Meet like-minded professionals; learn how to take advantage of technology to more effectively manage and market your business/organization.

Free Computer Support

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support at Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg every Wednesday, 4-8pm. 845/252-3360.

Thurs., Oct. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;GASWORKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; screening: New ďŹ lm by Josh Fox

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Damascus Citizens for Sustainability host a screening of Josh Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;GASWORK: The Fight for CJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law,â&#x20AC;? at their office, 7pm. The new short investigates the dangerous working conditions in the oil and gas fields. Repeat screening on October 3 at 7pm. Email dcs@Damas cusCitizens.org.

Lackawaxen EMS CPR CertiďŹ cation Class

CineArt:

)ULGD\ 6HSW 7XHVGD\ 6HSW /LO\ 7RPOLQ

*5$1'0$

Short-Memoir Writing Course

NATURE'S GRACE HEALTH FOODS & DELI Natural Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Full Line of Supplements & Vitamins Hoagies & Take-Out Lunches (Also Vegetarian) Fresh Juices â&#x20AC;˘ Special Diet Products 947 Main Street, Honesdale, PA â&#x20AC;˘ 570-253-3469 Rt. 6 Mall â&#x20AC;˘ Rt. 6 â&#x20AC;˘ 1199 Palmyra Hwy. â&#x20AC;˘ Honesdale, PA 18431 Approx. 11 miles from the Narrowsburg NY/PA Bridge

570-251-FILM (3456) â&#x20AC;˘ www.moviesatcinema6.com

Rummage sale

Sat., Oct. 3 Afternoon tea

Two for Tuesda

ys are back

Buy 1 Ticke:t Get 1 FREE

CALL FOR: Show Times â&#x20AC;˘ Specials â&#x20AC;˘ Group Rates

Bring this ad for a Free small popcorn with purchase of ticket

(of equal or

lesser value

)

NANCY YODER

JeďŹ&#x20AC; Bank 2016 Photo Calendar Reception

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fall rummage sale at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 9am-2pm. Sponsored by Ladies Aid Society.

67$576 )5, 7+( 0$57,$1

ZZZ FDOOLFRRQWKHDWHU FRP &DOOLFRRQ 1 <

Fri., Oct. 2 LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society and Jeff Bank unveil the 2016 photo calendar by recognizing local photographers with a free reception. The new Jeff Bank calendars will be available for a suggested $5 donation to CAS.

&LQH$UW $GPLVVLRQ $GXOW &KLOG 0RQ 0DWV $GXOWV &KLOG IURP HDFK DGPLVVLRQ D SHUFHQWDJH RI SURÂż W EHQHÂż WV 'HODZDUH 9DOOH\ $UWV $OOLDQFH SURJUDPV VHUYLFHV

)UL 6DW 6XQ 0RQ 7XHV &ORVHG :HG 7KXUV

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CPR certification class, 1611 Rte. 590, 6:30pm. Lackawaxen EMS is an ASHI training facility. Training CPR, AED, Basic First Aid and more. $30 per person. 570/685-4022. CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A short-memoir writing course at the Delaware Youth Center. By the end of the four, weekly meetings, you will have completed a short memoir/ personal essay (two to 10 pages) about a significant person or event from your life. Instructed by Penelope Ghartey. Email penelope.ghartey@gmail.com or call 570/224-4357.

Independent Broker/Agent Licensed in NY, PA & FL

2480 Hopefield Ct. Cape Coral, FL 33991 yoder127@outlook.com 239-228-4269 efax

845-866-0718

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Afternoon tea with a continuous serving from 11:30am2:30pm at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd. Luncheon includes tea, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts. Cost: $12. Reservations are suggested but not required. Call 570/8282288 to reserve a space.

Bake, deli and rummage sale

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Equinunk United Methodist Church will hold its fall rummage, bake and deli Sale in the church basement, 12noon-3pm. The sale continues on Oct. 8, 7-8:30pm. Bag Sale Oct. 10, 9am-1pm.

Fall-harvest food festival

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ticket sales end Oct. 3 for Farm & Chef, hosted by Wayne Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable farmers at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., to be held on October 10, 2-5pm. Tickets cost $25 at www.waynecountygrown.org. All profits go to support the work of Wayne County members of PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture).

Flea market & bake sale

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indoor flea market and bake sale at Hawley Fire Dept., 17 Columbus Ave., 9am-3pm. Everything your neighbors no longer need for sale, plus homemade baked goods. Benefits Hawley Fire Dept. Free admission.

Giant Pumpkin Party

GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 30th annual Giant Pumpkin Party & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade at the Fairgrounds, 9am-5pm. Free admission and parking. Costume parade, pony rides, giant pumpkin contest, haunted house, petting zoo, country music, hay rides & maze, a book sale, baking contest, food and amusements.

Voted TRR Readers BEST LANDSCAPER 2003-2014

MACIEJEWSKI ing

p Landsca

INC.

Jason Maciejewski

570-224-6405 366 Swago Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Damascus, PA www.maciejewskilandscaping.com

Specializing in: Cultural Stone for Foundations and Fireplaces â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Installation Tree Planting â&#x20AC;˘ Drainage â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Patios and Walkways Landscaping around Pools â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Lighting

DELAWARE VALLEY OIL Family owned and operated

FUEL OIL â&#x20AC;˘ KEROSENE â&#x20AC;˘ DIESEL BURNER SERVICE AVAILABLE 24-HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE COD â&#x20AC;˘ HEAP â&#x20AC;˘ CREDIT CARDS â&#x20AC;˘ SENIOR DISCOUNT

PO Box 838, Callicoon, NY 12723

845-887-6090 â&#x20AC;˘ 877-887-6090 FAX 845-887-6091

dvoil.com

Office in Equinunk, PA â&#x20AC;˘ Free Tank Inspections for our Customers

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 25

THE RIVER REPORTER

Service Directory Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

BORSDAM’S INC. 570-253-3788

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

CHARLES GREGORY WOODS ARCHITECT PA/ NY- NCARB Voted Best Architect 2014 by River Reporter Readers Award - Winning Energy Efficient Residences Addition/ Remodeling and Commercial also cgwaia.net 570.253.5452

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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

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

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

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

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

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

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

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

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

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

Builder

Equipment & Tool Repair

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

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

Builder TED KILLE

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

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

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

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

JS ELECTRIC

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

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

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

Exterminating

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

Gutters

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

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

BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

Heating CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

HALLORAN FARM 845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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

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

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

Storage RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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

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

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Landscaping

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

Swimming Pools

845-701-3088

BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com

SOLAR GEO & WOOD

Solar Energy

Roofing

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

Equipment & Storage MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

Plumbing & Heating

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

Septic Service ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

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

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

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

Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

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

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

26 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Seeking occasional dog / baby sitter in Beach Lake PA Area. Call 570 729 4294 if interested.

Help Wanted

The River Reporter, the award-winning newspaper of the Upper Delaware River Region, is seeking an experienced Sales Associate to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales ability, be able to help drive competitive sales goals, aid in generating new accounts and provide top-notch service to our current customer base. Must be motivated, work well both on a team and individually and thrive on meeting challenging deadlines, This a great opportunity to join a team that is committed to serving the community and showcasing the breadth of business and leisure that the Upper Delaware River Region has to offer. Salary + Commissions. Send letter of interest and resume to tanya@ riverreporter.com

School Bus Attendants Liberty/Neversink/Fallsburg Paid Training. Holiday and Weather Pay $9.00 to Start Background check, drug test Rolling V Bus Corp 845-434-4102 or 434-0511 rollingv.com or email info@rollingv.com

School Bus Drivers Liberty/Neversink/Fallsburg

CDL B with S & P Endorsements $1000 sign-on bonus with your 1 year commitment Must be ready to drive Starting: Bus $16/Van $13 Potential to: $20.00/$16.75 Background check, drug test Rolling V Bus Corp 845-434-4102 or 434-0511,rollingv. com or email info@rollingv.com

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

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

TOWN OF TUSTEN RESIDENTS The Town Board is looking to ﬁll the following position of

2 ZBA Members ANYONE interested should send a letter requesting consideration to Nicole Peters, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 195 Narrowsburg, NY 12764 by October 9, 2015

If You Had A Stroke, You May Have A Case 80% of Strokes Are Preventable according to the American Stroke Association Free Consultation: 1-844-Stroke-1

For Sale

1986 Mustang Fox Body 5.0 GT 5 speed. Fuel Injection. 115k.

Clean inside and out. Runs great. Needs only minor things. Now reduced! $5,000 OBO. Call or text (570)647-8679

For Sale: Apples

O’Neill’s Orchard 242 Miller Pond Rd, Honesdale. Varieties: Paula Red, Macintosh & Cortlands Macoun, Jonamac From Honesdale, take 670N to 247N. Take 1st left hand turn off 247 then follow signs.

Open weekends and holidays, 10 am - 6 pm; other times by appointment. 570-448-2226

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

Website with Videos: StrokeLaw.com

Attorneys Cory Rosenbaum & Robert Fader Attorney Advertising

LEGAL NOTICES Taxpayer?

CONCERNED CITIZEN? Voter? STAY INFORMED

• REQUESTS FOR BIDS • FORCLOSURE SALES • PUBLIC AUCTIONS • LLC NOTICES •

DISHWASHER WANTED 845-557-8548

Read The River Reporter Legal Notices We’re closer to home.

WWW.RIVERREPORTER.COM

e y w r

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 27

THE RIVER REPORTER Estate Sale

Moving Sale

Estate Sale

Moving Sale

Services Offered

House Cleaning Lawn Care Running Errands Around Narrowsburg Area Call Bonnie 845-707-1473

Moving Sale

49 Perry Pond Road

Sat 9/26 & Sun 9/27 9-5 345 Hessinger-Lare Rd Youngsville, NY 12791 oﬀ of RT 52 follow signs Husky Riding Mower, Helmets, Lots Of Tools, Harley, Windows, Porch Railings, Boat Trailer, Floor Sand Blaster Cabinet, Land Transit, Futon Couch, Desk, Cable, Mirror And Much More

Great items and prices 917-930-2956

Your ad could be here! Call and place your ad to rent it fast!

CROSSWORD PUZZLE By DAVID LEVINSON WILK 1

Moving Sale

Saturday, Oct 10, rain or shine 9:00 AM--4:00 PM

furniture, tools, and tool bench, ladders, appliances, Christmas decor, and much much more

85 Homestead Road, Narrowsburg, NY 12764

Genco’s Fire House GARAGE SALE Art, Antiques, Tools, Collectables and more Sat 10-3 • Rain or Shine! 6586 RT 52 Lake Huntington NY 12752

Saturday Sept 26th 9am -7am and Sun Sept 27th 9am -4pm The Cochecton Center Community Center (Church Hall) Tag Sale and Church Open House. CCCC is located on Rt 52 5 miles east of Narrowsburg Cochecton Center white church by Heinle’s General Store. All proceeds are for the general fund. If you are interested in donating items you can drop them off at the hall Mon Sept 21st between 6-8 for more info Sharon Umnik a call 845-252-7463. Answer to Last Week's Crossword Puzzle S I M P

A N A L

A L L I

A T E A M

D K N Y

O N E A

L U C A

M R H Y D N E A A H C E P R S H E E W M S I

A F O N G O I N G N A T R E C A O R D O V E P O T P A U D L E E S R

A F E W

M K E A A L R T I I T H E I R E A L L Y D V N A A N G M S T R T H E G A E L L L K R U G E E T O V E E R I P S E

A F L Y

N I L E

U E Y S

O N E P M

E C O L E

S I N O

M S E C

A C C T

N A T S

Auctions

Wanted

Auctions AUCTION REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES DUTCHESS COUNTY. Selling properties October 14 @ 11AM. The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie. 800-243-0061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAUCTIONS.com

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

Autos’Trucks/Vans

Wanted To Buy

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

Wanted to Buy CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35/Box! Sealed & Unexpired. Payment Made SAME DAY. Highest Prices Paid!! Call Jenni Today! 800-413-3479 www.CashForYourTestStrips.com

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

Sales

Services

Misc. For Sale

Adoptions

Miscellaneous SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

Adoption ADOPT: A lifetime of love, laughter, and all the best life has to offer. Happy family and secure home. Expenses paid. Lorraine and Danny 866-997-7171 www.wish4ababy. info

Miscellaneous SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N For Sale Privacy Hedges - FALL Blowout Sale 6ft Arborvitae (cedar) Reg $129 Now $59 Beautiful, Nursery Grown. FREE Installation/FREE delivery 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com Limited Supply!

Employment Help Wanted ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE– Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093 Help Wanted LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES FROM A LARGER MARKET? Reach more than 6 million potential candidates across New York with a 25 word ad for just $495. Even less for smaller coverage areas. Call 518-464-6483 to speak with a Recruitment Specialist now.

Services Offered

32 34

51 56

50 52

ACROSS

1. They’re designed for quick exits 9. “That’s gotta be ____” 15. How most wars are waged 16. Baseball player known as Mr. White Sox 17. Visit 18. “If I Can’t Have You” singer Elliman 19. U.S. senator who was a Republican and a Democrat 21. Layer 22. Org. headquartered in Detroit 23. USPS delivery 26. Conclude 27. Failed, but not by much 32. GPA booster 33. Peter Fonda character who says “The bees and I have an understanding” 34. Choir, e.g. 39. Suf¿x with symptom 40. Conservative pundit Alan 41. Movie actress who released the 2005 album “Crossword” 45. Pre¿x with pressure 48. Win at ____ cost 49. Put away the groceries? 50. Shock 51. National eyewear chain ... or solvers of 19-, 27-, 34- and 41-Across 56. Digitally recorded 59. The Detroit River feeds it 60. 1862 battle¿eld 61. Expanse 62. Cause of some storms 63. Adjective in a Bill Cosby series

DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Flattened at the poles Old gold coin of Italy Hoodwinked Emmy-winning forecaster Score after deuce

6. Hr. fractions 7. Sit heavily 8. Holiday song closer 9. “The Bonesetter’s Daughter” novelist 10. Journalism 101 concept 11. “Are you ____ out?” 12. Director Howard 13. Fig. sought by an identity thief 14. Stubbed digit 20. Prompt on stage 23. Laze 24. Hammock support 25. Hwy. 27. Sky safety org. 28. Making a squeezing motion with one hand means “milk” in it: Abbr. 29. Drano ingredient 30. Sri ____ 31. Centers of activity 32. “____ homo” 34. Powerful auto engine 35. Like some hair 36. Collector’s goal 37. Word after public or private 38. French sea 39. “Eureka!” 42. “Kinsey” star 43. Don Quixote companion Panza 44. Some linemen: Abbr. 45. Pied-____ 46. Radioactivity units 47. Vote out 50. Lieu 51. Actress Taylor 52. Doofus 53. ____ Nui (Easter Island) 54. Oslo’s river 55. Actress Sherilyn 56. Suf¿x with verb 57. Org. with Ducks and Penguins 58. Clamor

28 â&#x20AC;˘ SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Real Estate ($*/( 9$//(< 5($/7<

6WDWH 5RXWH Â&#x2021; 1DUURZVEXUJ 1< Â&#x2021; 6HUYLQJ WKH 8SSHU 'HODZDUH 5LYHU 9DOOH\ /LFHQVHG 1< 3$ 5HDOWRU 0/6 4XLHW &RXQWU\ 5DQFK 7KLV &RPIRUWDEOH 3ULYDWHO\ 6HW +RPH 2Q $ &RXQWU\ 5RDG +DV 0XFK 7R 2á&#x201A;&#x2021; HU (QMR\ 7KUHH %HGURRPV $Q (DW ,Q .LWFKHQ 'LQLQJ 5RRP :LWK )LUHSODFH 6SDFLRXV /LYLQJ 5RRP $QG ([SDQVLYH )DPLO\ 5RRP 7KLV +RPH )HDWXUHV +DUGZRRG )ORRUV ,Q 0DQ\ 5RRPV 7ZR 6N\OLJKWV 2QH :LWK $ 5DLQ 6HQVRU $OO 6HW 2Q 2YHU 3ULYDWH $FUHV &RPH (QMR\ &RXQWU\ /LYLQJ 7RGD\ 3ULFHG # 0/6

Main Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Apartment Stainless Steel Appliances View of Little Lake Eerie. $695 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References Required. 845 252-3999.

If they tell you it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done, then you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called the right one!!! Call Woodford Bros. 315-696-8971!!! Foundation repair, jacking, straightening, leveling. www.woodfordbros.com

Catskill tskill Sales Associates, In Inc.

Narrowsburg, NY Custom built home for sale See website for photos and all info. www.49perrypondroad.com â&#x20AC;˘ 917-930-2956

21 Lower Main Street PO Box 335 Callicoon, NY

845-887-5640 Real Estate Inc.

)RU PRUH FRXQWU\ SURSHUWLHV YLVLW XV RQ WKH ZHE ZZZ HDJOHYDOOH\UHDOW\ FRP Â&#x2021; HDJOHYDOOH\UHDOW\#JPDLO FRP

Cute Home for rent: Eldred Schools Available September 1, 2015 $900 per month w/o utilities One month security deposit + first month rent in advance. Pet(s) allowed with additional Â˝ month security deposit required Available for inspection by appointment 6 month renewable lease Bob Bliefernich: 845.701.9351 cell or 845.557.8415 home

Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimintation.â&#x20AC;? We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Brand New Store Front facing Kauneonga Lake hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, wraparound covered porch, minutes from Bethel Woods Center for The Arts $1200 per month 845-252-3999 Bridge Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Loft Apartment Town Center. Walk to All! Hardwood Floors, Central Air Conditioning, Stainless Steel Appliances. $750 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References 845 252-3738 Incrementalista@gmail.com

:DUUHQ $ %OXPHQWKDO /LFHQVHG 5HDO (VWDWH %URNHU

3KRQH Â&#x2021; &HOO ( 0DLO ZDUUHQ#FDWVNLOOVDOHV FRP

)D[ 6WDWH 5RXWH 32 %R[ -Há&#x201A;&#x2021; HUVRQYLOOH 1<

2SSRUWXQLW\ WR SXUFKDVH WKLV YHU\ GHVLUDEOH DFUH UHVLGHQWLDO EXLOGLQJ ORW ORFDWHG LQ WKH SUHVWLJLRXV Âł7KH +LJKODQGVÂ´ JDWHG VXE GLYLVLRQ LQ %HWKHO 7RZQVKLS 7KHUH LV D YLHZ RI +XQWHU /DNH IURP WKH SURSHUW\ DQG LV MXVW D IHZ VKRUW PLQXWHV WR 7KH %HWKHO :RRGV &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV WUHQG\ .DXQHRQJD :KLWH /DNH DQG 5RXWH % 7KLV LV D ZRQGHUIXO ORFDWLRQ IRU D SULPDU\ UHVLGHQFH RU ZHHN HQG KRPH 0/6 ÂŤÂŤ 2á&#x201A;&#x2021; HUHG DW

www.catskillsales.com Lake Huntington, NY Lake View Apartments | New Ownership

IT WORKS

total renovated inside and out â&#x20AC;˘ 1 sm 1 bed room $550 all new Heat & Hot water included â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry facility Private Quite Setting, Lake Access â&#x20AC;˘ Call Phil 917-682-4558

CLASSIFIEDS

Home is where the heart is.

Real Estate HAVE A VACATION HOME OR UNIQUE PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? Promote it to more than 6 million readers statewide with a 25 word ad for just $495. Even less for smaller coverage areas. Call 518464-6483 to speak with a Real Estate Specialist now. Vacation Rentals OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Upper Delaware Country Properties

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

MLS # 41471 Riverfront farmhouse in Narrowsburg. Turn-of-the-century farmhouse in beautiful down town Narrowsburg also zoned commercial. Nice covered front porch as well as an enclosed screened back porch to sit and relax. The back yard is level with some mature trees and a one car garage. 4 bedrooms, one full bath plus 2 half baths. Nice Âżreplace with a woodstove insert - $ 164,900

NE PA: Lackawaxen.

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

LAND BARGAINS ONEONTA AREA - * 36.7 acres, fields, woods, view, perked $96,000. *5.9 acres, with barn $48,000. *2.7 acres, views $21,000. Owner financing www.helderbergrealty.com 518-861-6541 518256-6344

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

SO. ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES! 50 ACRES â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 CABINS -$199,900 51 ACRES â&#x20AC;&#x201C;LODGE$399,900 Less than 3 hours NY City and 40 mins from Albany! Call 888-479-3394 or tour at WoodworthLakePreserve.com

Call owner for slide show. 570 685-4660

ADIRONDACK HUNTING & TIMBER TRACTS 111 ACRES â&#x20AC;&#x201C;LAKE ACCESS -$195,000 144 ACRES â&#x20AC;&#x201C;TROPHY DEER - $249,900 131 ACRES â&#x20AC;&#x201C;LAKEFRONT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $349,900 3 hours NY City! Survey, yr round road, gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;teed buildable! Financing avail! 888-701-7509 WoodworthLakePreserve.com LENDER ORDERED LAND SELL OFF! 20 TRACTS! 5 COUNTIES! 5 TO 144 ACRES FROM $8,900! Lakes, streams, State Land, cabins, views! Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;teed buildable! Terms avail! Call 888-905-8847 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com LENDER SAYS SELL! 5 acres -$14,900 Cooperstown Region! Hardwoods, apple trees, beautiful setting! Low taxes, gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;teed buildable! Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last! Call 888-476-4569

$395,000

($*/( 9$//(< 5($/7< 6WDWH 5RXWH Â&#x2021; 1DUURZVEXUJ 1<

-HQQLH :DOLJURVNL

Eagle Valley Real Estate Salesperson has recently obtained her e-Pro CertiÂżcation and SRES Designation (Seniors Real Estate Specialist)! And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget Jennie is licensed in NY and PA! Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in NY & PA NY License #10401244876 | PA License #RSR001746

Office: 845-252-3085 ext 20 | Cell: 845-588-5306 | E-mail: jennie.eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com

ADVERTISE HERE!

GET RESULTS! 845-252-7414 CALL EXT 35 TODAY!

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 29

THE RIVER REPORTER

Legal Notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748, (845)482-4350 until 5PM on Friday October 9, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read at a special Board Meeting held on Friday October 16, 2015. Interior Renovations at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.Work will include, among other things, painting, carpet removal and installation, and replacement of doors. Bid forms, including specifications and plans, may be obtained at the Jeffersonville Branch library, during library hours, at the above address. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any proposal by any bidder, which in the opinion of the Board of Trustees will be in the best interest of the Western Sullivan Public Library. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY KRISTIN WHITE 845-482-4350 Charioteer, LLC Arts of Org filed SSNY 8/14/15. Office: Sullivan Co SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 310 Gabriel Rd Cochecton NY 12726 General purpose NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, against RICHARD MACALUSO, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 6/23/2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Lawrence H. Cooke, Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, State of New York on 10/15/2015 at 10:00AM, premises known as 498 VAN TUYL ROAD, Barryville, NY 12719-5635 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Lumberland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, SECTION 26., BLOCK 1, LOT 30.1. Approximate amount of judgment $165,036.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2014-2541. Jason P. Sautter, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221 1147016 INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748, (845)482-4350 until 5PM on Friday October 9, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read at a special Board Meeting held at 4:30PM on Friday October 16, 2015. Attic Insulation and Air Sealing of attic space at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. Bid forms, including specifications and plans, may be obtained at the Jeffersonville Branch library, during library hours, at the above address. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any proposal by any bidder, which in the opinion of the Board of Trustees will be in the best interest of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

Legal Notice BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY KRISTIN WHITE 845-482-4350 COUNTY OF SULLIVAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, held on September 17, 2015, a proposed Local Law of 2015, entitled “To Increase Tax Exemption Levels for Senior Citizens”. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Legislature of the County of Sullivan will conduct a public hearing on the Local Law at the Legislative Meeting Room, County Government Center, Monticello, New York 12701 on October 15, 2015 at 1:40PM at which time all persons interested will be heard. September 17, 2015 Monticello, New York AnnMarie Martin Clerk of the Legislature County of Sullivan, New York

Legal Notice

duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, held on September 17, 2015, a proposed Local Law of 2015, entitled To Authorize Tax Exemption for “Gold Star Parents”. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Legislature of the County of Sullivan will conduct a public hearing on the Local Law at the Legislative Meeting Room, County Government Center, Monticello, New York 12701 on October 15, 2015 at 1:50PM at which time all persons interested will be heard. September 17, 2015 Monticello, New York AnnMarie Martin Clerk of the Legislature County of Sullivan, New York

Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

described below, and is vested with an unencumbered title in fee to said premises; the relief sought is a judgment declaring the Plaintiff to be the lawful owner of the subject premises and to be entitled to complete possession thereof, and, in case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you for the relief set forth above. The property involved in this action is described as follows: a portion of County of Sullivan, Town of Fremont, Tax Map Parcel 26.-341, consisting of 0.272 acres of land. Dated: Callicoon, NY September 21, 2015 FRANCES S. CLEMENTE, ESQ., Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O.Box 866

Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about April 7, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse. On October 14, 2015 at 11:00 am. Premises known as 28 BODINE LAKE RD, YULAN, NY 12792 Section: 15.A Block: 2 Lot: 27 PARCEL 1: ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND STATE OF NEW YORK, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT NO. 17 OF THE 7TH DIVISION OF THE MINISINK PATENT. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $215,232.75 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 201281 Isabelle Rawich, Esq.; REFEREE

The Western Sullivan Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to open bid proposals on Friday October 16th at 4:30PM at the Jeffersonville Branch in Jeffersonville. Open to the public. Call 845-482-4350 for more information.

WINWOOD REALTY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/08/15. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2065. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Lawrence M. Reisman, Esq., 305 Broadway, Room 803, New York, NY 10007-1182. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of STONE SMART SOLUTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/20/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at PO Box 19, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: any lawful act.

FOUR GOATS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/4/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 539 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

JAB HAMPTONS II LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 9/15/2015. Off. Loc.:Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Attorney Richard Newberg, 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose:Any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Imagine Catskills, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on: August 14, 2015. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: Bruce Neviaser, N24 W24041 Stillwater Ln, Unit A, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Kevin’s Soft Serve LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 08/10/15. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, P.O. Box 397, Kauneonga, NY 12749. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

DREQ REALTY, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 08/28/15. Off. Loc.: Sullivan County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 74 Miller Rd., Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING There will be a budget workshop meeting of the Tusten Town Board at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and Tuesday, October 6, 2015, if needed, at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY, for the purpose of drafting a preliminary 2016 budget for the Town of Tusten. Posted September 16, 2015 By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk COUNTY OF SULLIVAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been

Notice of Formation of Acadian Concierge LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 9/18/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gabrielle Ingber or Ruby Gold, PO Box 110, White Lake, New York 12786. Purpose: Any lawful activity Notice of Formation of BPark 48 NE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/22/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney Island Avenue, Ste. 530, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of 48-49 EQ LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/22/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 1651 Coney

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN -XMARC ETIEN COPELAND, as Executor of the Estate of Juanita Arnold Copeland a/k/a Juanita A. Copeland,, -againstCONNIE L EDWARDS, if living, and ADA S. HALSEY, if living, and should such party or parties be deceased, their respective executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, or assigns or others claiming by or through them. Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or i f the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffs Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete, i f this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: September 4, 2015. FRANCES S. CLEMENTE, ESQ., Attorney for the Plaintiff, P.O. Box 866, 32 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, NY 12723 NOTICE: Index No. 2015-2030 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN - -XMARC ETIEN COPELAND, as Executor of the Estate of Juanita Arnold Copeland a/k/a Juanita A. Copeland,, -againstCONNIE I. EDWARDS, i f living, and ADA S. HALSEY, if living, and should such party or parties be deceased, their respective executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, or assigns or others claiming by or through them. Defendants. This is an action for a judgment declaring that the Plaintiff pursuant to Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, is the rightful and lawful owner of certain real property,

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, October 9, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Replacement of Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Units for County Bridge No. 36 (B-15-52) 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 25, 2015 NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 9, 2015: Tree Removal for Solar Array at the Human Services Complex (Q-15-26) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: September 25, 2015

HINT # 13 Tablecloth for the next get-together

Once you have Ànished reading The River Reporter, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. It makes wonderful tablecloths for any occassion. After everyone is done eating, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME C O U R T: S U L L I VA N C O U N T Y JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N ; P l a i n t i f f ( s ) vs. GLADYS B VILELA; et al; Defendant(s)

Run it til it sells! Any item under $100!

Just $35!

Call 845-252-7414 ext 35

Read • Reuse Recycle

www.riverreporter.com

30 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Wayne County Farm Tour

AYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Farm Tour is set for Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the early days of Wayne County, there were over 1,500 active family farms. Farming has changed quite a bit since then. Wayne County is now home to family farms, vegetable producers and specialty farms. Many of our local farms have diversified to remain viable. Join us while we visit some of the most unique and successful farms in our area. While we travel, we will be discussing some of the challenges and hardships faced by farmers today. The tour will visit four farms: Willow

Wisp Organic Vegetable Farm, Brian Smith Dairy, Calkins Creamery and Fox Hill Farm. There will be vegetables, cheese and flowers available. Bring a cooler if you like; there is plenty of room. The bus leaves from 648 Park Street (the old Stourbridge School) at 9 a.m. The $10 ticket includes lunch. There will be a home-cooked meal at the Calkins Grange, a historic agricultural advocacy group. Make your reservation, with payment, by October 13. For more information and a map of the tour, visit wayneconservation.org or contact Heidi Ferber of the Wayne Conservation District at 570/253-0930.

Seed library opens in Narrowsburg

ARROWSBURG, NY — Join the Tusten Heritage Community Garden and the Western Sullivan Public Library in celebrating the grand opening of the community’s new seed library on Saturday, September 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch. The seed library is completely free, open to the public, and contains seeds that are local to our community. Attend a workshop to learn how to save your seeds and

return them to continue the vitality of the seed library. The goal for the seed library is to provide heirloom, non-GMO seeds. If possible, please bring a donation of seeds to kick off the collection. Enjoy light refreshments and an evening at the community garden. For more information visit www.wsplonline.org, email dshute@rcls. org, or call 845/252-3360. Visit the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ westernsullivan.

Harvest Festival, Fractal Hike at PEEC

INGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold its fifth Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy animal presenters, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities and more. The cost is $5 per car.

The next day, Sunday, September 27, PEEC will offer a free “Fractal Hike” from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a hike along one of PEEC’s trails and discover the mathematical patterns in nature. Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. All ages welcome. Please call to register, 570/828-2319. For information on PEEC visit peec.org.

Steve Schwartz, owner

teve's Music Center GUITAR • KEYBOARD • DRUMS

“Stop Wishing, Start Playing” 248 Rock Hill Dr. • Rock Hill, NY

845-796-3616

www.stevesmusiccenter.com

We buy & sell musical equipment of all types. Your Source for Guitar Effects & School Instrument Rentals

Alone in a barren paradise, God the Father struggles with dementia as he tries to manage his divine office....

God Projekt

The presents

God Projekt

The

FRI-SAT 7:30PM

by Kevin Augustine’s

SHOW INFO & TICKETS ONLINE:

Catskill-style comedy, bloody puppetry and a tour-de-force performance... A daring look at one’s own truth and the meaning of life itself.

SEPTEMBER 25-26

WWW.NACL.ORG CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

845.557.0694

Lone Wolf Tribe “In the church of puppet artistry, Augustine is divine” —David Cote, Time Out NY

110 HIGHLAND LAKE RD. HIGHLAND LAKE, NY Toad Hollow Barn Restoration

Gas Drilling JOBS? What are they REALLY like?

SEE All in with Chris Hayes’ Josh Fox interview and the film

Thursday, Oct 1, 7 PM AND

Saturday, Oct 3, 7 PM. DCS office, 25 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. FREE RSVP dcs@DamascusCitizens.org or 845-252-6677 to reserve a chair or BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).

SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015 • 31

THE RIVER REPORTER

THE INCOMPLETE ANGLER

The River Reporter Presents...

Wishes Trivia e Thre The most common 3 wishes are health, wealth and happiness. Enter your three wishes for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Three Wishes Restaurant, Rt. 652, Beach Lake, Pa. E-mail your answers to Eileen@riverreporter.com, or call 845-252-7414 x 35. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries. Good Luck!

Thank You Thunderheads

You helped raise over $60,000!

L in nu

rr y r

ngt

On Air... Online... On Your Cellphone!

Download the FREE RadioBOLD App on your iPhone, iPod, iPad or android phone today or listen live at Thunder102.com!

By ANDY BOYAR

First fish

like to think that everyone caught her first fish on a fly rod, remembers the first fish they as pictured here. She posed with ever caught. I am referring to the fish but apparently would not a person’s first fish in a very pertouch it, so it was up to her father sonal way and not in a generic Josh (a true fly-rod master) to way, like the first fish that Mark both hold the fish and photograph Kurlansky wrote about in “Cod: it. Emma became bolder later A Biography of the Fish that in the day when she caught her Changed the World.” Kurlansky first bass, a wee one that she was Photo by Josh Boyar confident enough to hold for the detailed how the early railroads used codfish from our East Coast Emma, age five, is picture herself. I had the opporwaters to sustain their workers seen with her first tunity to interview Emma about fish. and the people from the towns and her first fish and she told me, “It villages that sprung up along the fought real hard. And it jumped, railroad. (Today, the stocks of codand it ran. I had to take my hand fish are dangerously diminished off the reel handle to let it run or from overharvesting). the line would have snapped. The But I am thinking of the first fish fish later did a second run a little that you caught yourself. My earlishorter, but I also let it run. It was TRR photo by Andy est recollection of a fish, other than Boyar a very brightly colored peacock those that were served on a plate, Steffi displays her bass. I released it!” was when my father brought home first rainbow. The peacock bass was Emma’s a gigantic carp that he had caught first fish on a fly rod. Curiously in Baisley’s pond. He filled the bathtub enough, she used a fly tied by Delaware with water and put this giant carp in it River regular, Mauro Giuffrida. Mauro where it seemed to be quite content and likes to buy hooks at flea markets, often delighted my mother and brothers and sisseeking to buy a thousand hooks for $2. I ter. I was not privy to the ultimate fate of don’t think these hooks are very sturdy, the carp, but somehow I doubt it was catch but they were fine for catching a peacock and release back in the late 1940s. bass. Mauro may correct me, but I believe My own first fish was several years latit may be the first fish ever caught on a Gier, and I caught it on the simplest of rigs: uffrida fly in 20 years. a cane pole, braided black nylon line, redNot every first fish is a “wee” one. You and-white bobber and a long-shanked, can see in the photo here, a fine fish resnelled snapper hook. It was a day in late cently caught by new fly-rodder Steffi. Persummer (just about this time of year), haps this released Delaware rainbow will and we fished off the dock at Unqua Point, encourage her to pursue fly fishing with Long Island. We caught lots of fish that the same exuberance that Emma now has day. My first fish was lost to posterity forfor fly fishing. After a half century plus of ever in a bucket of small bluefish (snapcultivating roses, my own mother landed pers) destined for an amazing fish fry her first fish on a fly rod at age 90. So for later that day. I was hooked. the rest of those between the ages of five It was also a recent September day when and 90, there is still time and opportunity my granddaughter, Emma Rose (age five), to get your first fish on a fly rod.

www.RadioBOLD.com

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 9/16 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22

3.11 3.02 3.24 3.47 3.41 3.38 3.42

High water temperature °F 9/16 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22

70.16 71.78 72.32 70.88 67.10 64.22 61.70

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels September 22, 2015 Cannonsville: 60.4% Pepacton: 77.3% Neversink: 78.8% Total: 79.2% Normal Total: 74.3% Total in 2013: 81.4%

Actual: Historical avg:

Inches

River readings at Callicoon, NY

*to date Sept. June

Oct. July

Nov. Aug

Dec.* Sept

32 • SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2015

THE RIVER REPORTER

Crazy for loons

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

he calls of common loons are some of the most wonderful wilderness sounds to be experienced, ranging from yodels and hoots to long mournful wails. While this intelligent bird is not frequently encountered in the Upper Delaware River region, it is possible to spot the occasional loon set low upon quiet undisturbed waters, or to hear the unmistakable chortling call described as “maniacal laughter.” I had the good fortune recently to photograph loons in New York’s Adirondack Park. Hearing their hauntingly beautiful calls announcing the arrival of dawn as the sun slowly burned off the blanketing mist was one of the most memorable wild gifts I have ever received. Common loons thrive in clear, quiet, unpolluted waters and are threatened by disruptive human activity, habitat loss and degradation, acid rain and its effects on fish populations, mercury poisoning from burning coal and accidental consumption of lead fishing sinkers.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

The common loon is an aquatic migratory bird that ranges in length from 27 to 35 inches, with a wingspan of approximately 60 inches, strikingly patterned black-andwhite plumage and red eyes. The birds typically weigh between 3.5 and 17 pounds Loons lift their bodies upward while flapping their wings as a territorial display and can fly up to 75 miles per hour. They locate prey by sight and dive swiftly and that is often accompanied by a tremolo call. deeply, up to 200 feet, while feeding. Loons require a watery runway of at least 30 yards to take flight. A loon will flap its wings as it runs across the water to achieve the speed needed for liftoff. Loons occasionally become stranded when they mistakenly land on wet highways, parking lots or small ponds.

$UFKLWHFWXUH DV $UW “Woods is developing Wright’s work most creatively... A genius if anyone is!” Paul Stevenson Oles FAIA The Winner of the 1996 Ferriss Award

FEEL THE FREEDOM With the HoƩest Selling Brands of FiŌh Wheels & Travel Trailers Cameo, Cardinal, Carriage, Wildwood, Elk Ridge and Heartland Hampton Park Trailers and Units by Forrest River & Carriage

COMFORT!

OPTIONS!

CONVENIENCE!

Our new and Used RV’s Can’t Be Beat!

Financing Available at Low Low Rates They just Don’t Come with OPTIONS THEY CREATE THEM!!! “Nautilus”, The Terry Residence, Ithaca NY, 1993

(see photo on website)

Charles Gregory Woods & Associates Architects PA/ NY/ NCARB Honesdale, PA | cgwaia.net | 570.253.5452 Woods is an award - winning Architect, trained in the ‘tradition’ of Frank Lloyd Wright and an early proponent of ‘Green’ architecture since 1977. He is also a noted artist/painter and trained philosopher, and his various works have been commented on by world-renowned critics. He is the author of six books of architecture, and his work has also appeared in over seventy noted magazines and newspapers. He designs Residences, Commercial Buildings, Sacred Architecture - and for the last ȴve years Religious/ Summer Camps. He is interested in working with like minded clients.

Go Wherever You Want, Whenever You Want! OVER 50 YEARS OF FRIENDLY SERVICE

HERMAN’S RV SALES 690 East River Road, Walton, NY 13856

607-865-6191 “A liƩle out of the way, always less to pay.”