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Ballot question on redistricting Is Proposition One a good idea? By FRITZ MAYER

LBANY, NY — Redistricting at the state and national levels is considered by many to be a process heavily influenced by political considerations, and one that results in most elected seats being “safe” for one of the two major political parties or the other. Redistricting occurs every 10 years in the wake of the national census taken by the federal government, and is meant to address population shifts, but often results in districts that are gerrymandered and geographically distorted. In an effort to address that, officials in New York State this year have placed on the ballot Proposition One, which regards a state constitutional amendment regarding redistricting. The new law would, to some degree, take the task of drawing new voting districts out of the hands of legislators and into the hands of a newly formed 10-member commission. The drawback is that if the legislature twice rejects the plan of the new commission, the task of drawing the new districts would once again fall to the legislature. Because the commission’s plan would need the approval of the legislature, it would not be independent, and a judge ruled in September that the language in Proposition One could not describe the commission as “independent.” But, while a lack of independence is

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Lake Huntington has been visited by an historic algae bloom.

By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “Lake Huntington looks like pea soup. In my lifetime, I can’t recall a six-week algae bloom like this one. Most last only a few days, at most. The Department of Environmental Control (DEC) has taken water samples and we’re awaiting test results.” With those remarks at the October 8 Cochecton Town Board meeting, Supervisor Gary Maas introduced a topic familiar but unpleasant to all who live, work or play near the lake. Asked if the DEC might impose a ban on recreational activities for the duration of the bloom, Maas said, “We’ll just have to wait and see what the DEC says.” Maas blamed the unusually long bloom on the late-summer drought, but Councilmember Larry Richardson said the cause of all blue-green algae blooms is excessive

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nitrogen from fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide run-off. The bloom now seems to be subsiding, which Maas attributes to recent rainfall. With more rain forecast in the near future, the situation may soon resolve of its own accord before DEC action is required. Earlier in the meeting, this year’s weather extremes made for good news. Highway Superintendent Kevin Esselman’s report noted that the town had hauled gravel out of almost-dry Callicoon Creek. Gravel deposited in the creek bed by repeated flooding over the years is thought to have contributed to this summer’s extreme flooding. When the Town of Delaware put out a request to neighboring towns to help themselves to the gravel in hope of eliminating future floods, Esselman found it to be of good quality and useful for filling in deep potholes and areas of road subsidence. He estimated

NEWS: Kid, 10,

CURRENTS: Milford ready

confesses to murder

for film festival

the free gravel supply to save the town between $5,000 and $6,000. Sewer officer Michael Walters again reported heavy unfiltered grease surges into the sewer plant. So far unable to solve the greasy waste water mystery, Walters and Maas have found what may be a temporary, although not inexpensive, solution to the problem. Biobricks are enzymatic agents that digest grease, making this biotech product much more effective than grease separators or dispersers. But the cost per 10-pound brick is $152, and Walters is unsure what weight brick and how many bricks will be required. In the meantime, Maas is determined to find the grease culprit(s), but declined to disclose publicly his detection strategies. For complete meeting minutes and town governance information, see www. townofcochectonny.org/.

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A town truck in Bethel Should a foreman get to drive it home? By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — At the Bethel town meeting on October 8, there was quite a bit of discussion about whether a highway foreman should be taking a town-owned truck to his home at night. Councilmember Lillian Hendrickson, whose husband used to work for the highway department, said she had received questions about the matter from town residents. William Crumley, the highway superintendent, said that the foreman lives 1.5 miles from the highway barn. He said if there is an emergency at night, the truck is at the foreman’s house and he doesn’t have to drive to the highway barn. Crumley said this had been a long-time practice in the past, and had been ended at one point when the truck was equipped with an additional fuel tank to move fuel from one place to another, to avoid the appearance that a previous foreman might be improperly taking the town’s fuel. But he said that now that the new truck is not equipped with an additional tank, he had authorized the foremen to begin the practice again. Councilmember Bernie Cohen said that when he was the highway superintendent, his foreman used his own vehicle and never used a town-owned truck. Hendrickson said she didn’t think the taxpayers should pay for the foreman’s gas for his trips to and from work. Crumley at one point said Hendrickson and her husband were conducting a “witch hunt” against him. Supervisor Dan Sturm said he never remembered a foreman taking the truck home except for an emergency, for instance when a snowstorm was coming. Sturm said he would look into the matter further. In other business, Trans Hudson Management Corporation, which plans to open a Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Route 17B, has filed applications to have the former Bank of America building hooked up to the Kauneonga Lake Sewer District, as an outside user. Sturm said if that happens, Trans Hudson would pay all costs associated with tapping into the sewer, which would include a pump station, and then the company would be charged normal sewage rates. Also, the town’s fiscal stress score was discussed. In 2012, the state comptroller started rating municipalities on their level of fiscal stress. Sturm said in 2012 the town’s score was 0%, which he said was exceptional; in 2013 the score was 3.3%. Sturm said the higher the score the greater the possibility of fiscal stress. He also said the average score for all towns in the state is 11%; for towns in the mid-Hudson region the average is 10%; therefore, said Sturm, the town’s score is good. Sturm also announced that the town had reached an agreement with the union that represents the highway department. The salary increases over three years are equal to 1.6% per year, which was the same as in the previous three-year deal. The supervisor also said the town’s budget was going to come in under the Albany-mandated 2% property tax cap, which means in 2015, town residents will be eligible for a small rebate on their taxes.

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IN BRIEF

Baker requests hearing regarding accused cop killer

Gunther to be honored

HARRISBURG, PA — Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has sent letters to the chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Law and Justice Committee requesting a joint public hearing be held in northeastern Pennsylvania to explore improvements to the state and local emergency response networks. The request comes a month into the search for Eric Matthew Frein, who is accused of fatally shooting one state trooper and injuring another during an ambush attack at the Blooming Grove State Police Station in Pike County on September 12. The manhunt for Frein has involved hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement agents searching portions of Pike and Monroe counties. Baker said the hearing is not meant to “find fault, but instead to offer a realistic assessment of what we know, and what we might take into account in the future. Such a forum provides a path to positive action in response to lessons learned.” Baker said in her letter, “Naturally, because of the money, manpower, and time involved, questions are surfacing about how technology or laws could assist in future searches.” The hearing, Baker notes, should be held in Pike County when the manhunt has ended, and could include a review of officer safety needs and barracks assessments; state police incident response; communication policies including reverse 911 and shelter-inplace directives; and the experiences of innocent citizens whose lives are affected, among other matters.

Activity at Rohman Park SHOHOLA, PA — New plaques commemorating Shohola’s history will be placed throughout Shohola’s Rohman Park on Twin Lakes Road, as revealed at the township meeting on October 9. Also at Rohman Park, on October 18 the Shohola Boy Scout Troop #76 will host the third annual Shohola-Barryville Bridge 5k/ Run Walk at 9:30 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be two running events for children that will lap the park. Following the 5k, the ninth annual Pumpkins in the Park event will be held, featuring food and a bake sale, a costume parade, music and games. Volunteers and bakers are still needed. If interested, call 570/559-7394. Also at the township meeting, it was announced that Shohola Falls Road will be closed for two separate projects: PP&L is replacing 22 of the 38 poles currently along the road; and a large portion of the road is being repaved.

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community will present its Neighbor of Distinction Award to New York Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. The presentation will take place during the agency’s seventh annual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Autumn Affair on Thursday, November 13 at New Hope’s campus in Loch Sheldrake. Assemblywoman Gunther will be the sixth such honoree. “We take a person-centered approach to support at New Hope, and Assemblywoman Gunther’s track record aligns beautifully with our mission,” said New Hope Community Executive Director A. James Forbes Jr. “We’re pleased and proud to recognize such a proactive, effective visionary on behalf of those whom we support.” A New Hope press release said, “Gunther, throughout her political career, has been instrumental in shaping and passing legislation on issues relating to individuals with disabilities. Among these efforts are her contributions to the Protection of People with Special Needs Act; her work toward establishing a task force on adults with developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations concerning vocational, recreational and social needs of such adults; and her push for the employment of persons with disabilities.”

Cuomo: end of AIDS task force ALBANY, NY — On October 14, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the creation of the End of AIDS Task Force to implement his plan to end new HIV infections in the Empire State by 2020. Members of the task force include longstanding AIDS activists, HIV services providers and persons living with HIV/AIDS, making it what his office called “a true public-private partnership.” Amida Care, a Medicaid health plan designed for persons living with HIV/AIDS in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx, commended the initiative. “Amida Care applauds Gov. Cuomo for forming the End of AIDS Task Force. We are grateful to be the first state in the nation to set a deadline to end the spread of HIV.” A press release from Cuomo’s office said, “The formation of this task force makes New York a national model in the fight against AIDS. Over the last decade, New York State has achieved a 40% decrease in new HIV cases, which is unprecedented nationwide. Government, providers, health plans and consumers will be working together to tackle the next frontier to end AIDS.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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BALLOT QUESTION Continued from page 1

considered a shortfall by some, there are other parts of the constitutional amendment that supporters say would improve the redistricting process. According to the New York State Board of Elections, the law requires that, “Each district must consist of contiguous territory and be as compact in form as practicable. Districts cannot be drawn to discourage competition or for the purpose of favoring or disfavoring incumbents or other particular candidates or political parties. Maintenance of cores of existing districts, of pre existing political subdivisions, and of communities of interest must be considered.” A couple of good government groups are split on whether the constitutional amendment is a good idea or not. Citizens Union of New York City is in favor of the constitutional amendment. It issued a statement that said, “Proposition One offers New Yorkers the chance to vote for real reform in Albany. This amendment creates an open and fair redistricting process that works in the interests of New Yorkers by creating a commission that takes drawing lines for political advantage out of the process, ensuring that district lines are not drawn to favor incumbents or to discourage competition and, for the first time, ensuring that the public has a say in the redistricting process. On November 4, all voters should vote ‘yes’ for progress.” Common Cause of New York, on the other hand, is opposed. A statement on the organization’s website says, the proposition is “not impartial, it enshrines partisan control into the state constitution; not transparent, it’s complicated and confusing—on purpose; not fair on purpose, it’s ineffective and expensive for taxpayers. “We need a truly independent process to ensure accurate and fair representation for all New Yorkers. This is a system designed to fail, with control of the district maps defaulting to the legislature. Ultimately, this is not an independent process and the voters lose.” But there is a question of whether the Supreme Court of the United States will allow a truly independent commission to exist. Arizona has a truly independent board that has twice drawn the new district boundaries in that state. Both times the results have been challenged in federal court, and the commission and its work have been upheld by lower courts. On October 2, the high court agreed to hear an appeal in the case.

90-year-old strangled with a cane

By FRITZ MAYER

YLER HILL, PA — A 10-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with killing a 90-year-old woman. Officials charge that the boy put a cane around her throat and repeatedly struck the woman. The arrest was announced by Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on October 11 Tristen Kurilla went to 349 Skylake Rd, Tyler Hill to visit his grandfather Anthony Virbitsky, who was a caretaker of the deceased woman Helen Novak. At about 11:15 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police received a call from the Wayne County Communications Center reporting that there was a deceased woman at the house. The Wayne County Coroner was contacted and Deputy Coroner Carol Leinert responded to the scene where she found Novak in her room deceased. About three hours later, Martha Virbitsky came to the state police Honesdale barracks with her son, Kurilla, and reported that her son told her that he had gone into Novak’s room at his grandfather’s home and Novak yelled at him. Martha said that Kurilla told her that he got mad, lost his temper and grabbed a cane and put it around Novak’s throat at his grandfather’s home earlier that day. Trooper John Decker then met with Kurilla and Martha Virbitsky and agreed to sit down with them to discuss Novak’s

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Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards and Wayne County Correctional Facility Warden Kevin Bishop speak at a news conference about the 10year-old accused killer. death. Trooper Decker Mirandized Kurilla and reviewed his rights with him and Martha Virbitsky. The affidavit says that Kurilla then told Decker that he pulled Novak down on the bed and held the cane on her throat and then punched her numerous times. Kurilla then went to his grandfather and told him Novak was bleeding from her mouth. Anthony went to check on Novak and she said she was OK. Anthony asked Kurilla if he had done something to Novak and he replied “No.” Anthony said that he went back to check on Novak and found her not responsive,

and called 911. Anthony also said that after finding Novak not responsive he asked Kurilla again if he had done something to Novak, and this time Kurilla told his grandfather that he had punched Novak and put a cane around her neck. On October 13, an autopsy was performed on Novak. Dr. Gary Ross reported that he found blunt force trauma to Novak’s neck and that he ruled this death a homicide. Ross said that the account provided by Kurilla to police was consistent with the injuries he observed. Under Pennsylvania law, a juvenile who commits a homicide is charged as an adult. Once charged, Kurilla was arraigned by Magistrate Bonnie Carney and no bail was ordered. Kurilla was then transported to the Wayne County Correctional Facility where he will remain until a scheduled central court appearance on Wednesday, October 22. Although the charge of homicide directs the filing of the charge as an adult against the juvenile, the juvenile may petition the court for a hearing asking that the matter be transferred to juvenile court. At a news conference in Honesdale on October 14, Edwards said that Kurilla was being kept in prison but not with the adult general population, and he was also not being kept in solitary confinement. She also said that she is requesting that the state attorney general take over the case because a member of her staff has a relationship with Kurilla’s family.

Hawley playground nearly ready to open By VERA MORET

AWLEY, PA — After months of planning and hard work the new Caleb Joseph Regenski Memorial Foundation Playground is nearly ready to be open to the public. A ribboncutting ceremony was planned for October 9, but the weather did not cooperate and resulted in the delay of some concrete work, which in turn has delayed the opening. At the Hawley Borough meeting on October 8, it was disclosed that the pool has been inspected, but there are also ongoing issues with the bandstand electrical system. Vandals have damaged the panel, so repairs are being made. Currently, the opening is postponed for two weeks. Volunteers and judges are still needed for the event. Information and updates can be checked through the park Facebook page or by calling the Hawley municipal office at 570/226-9545. The water bill for the park will be challenged, as the park was charged for a half million gallons of water usage, which the board finds extremely unlikely. Other topics that were discussed included the fugitive accused cop killer Eric Frein. With Frein still at large, extra security is still being provided for all schools in the area and for any public events. Considering the cost this is adding to the budget, an extra

charge for police security at public events is being considered. Preparations for any future flooding in the area have been addressed; approximately 15 local high school students filled 200 sandbags, bringing the percentage of sandbags allocated for emergencies up to 80% of capacity. Leaf burning in the borough is being postponed until more leaves have dropped to the ground. Further updates will be provided. Landlord/tenant cards are being sent to all residents to address the continuing problem of illegal apartments being created in homes zoned for one-family use. Several complaints have also been placed against an alleged illegal auto repair shop on Spring Street, which is being run in a residential zone. Plans are in motion for a recently purchased one-family home to be converted to a fourfamily home. There continue to be minor issues with the Silk Mill paperwork being properly filed and signed off. There are variations within the maps submitted to the board and these must be rectified and signed off on appropriately prior to their permanent submission. The borough is in the process of generally streamlining fee schedules and timelines in order to make the process simpler for everyone involved.

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Honesdale faces hard times, Halloween protest By LINDA DROLLINGER

ONESDALE, PA — It started on a high note, but the October 13 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council quickly became one of grim reality. At the top of the meeting, Mayor Jack Bishop presented awards to Elizabeth (“Betty”) Baerenklau, Virginia (“Ginny”) Motsko, and Kathy Highhouse for lifetime service to special-needs children. Moments later, the council saw itself portrayed as the Grinch that moved Halloween. But there was worse to come, as it was revealed that Honesdale is almost in the red, with insufficient funds to meet its end-of-year expenses. When, at last month’s meeting, the council obliged a public request to hold the borough’s official celebration of Halloween on Thursday, October 30 (to accommodate a Friday, October 31 Wayne Highlands High School football game), it didn’t foresee the firestorm of protest that decision would unleash. It soon became obvious that, for many in Honesdale, Halloween is a holiday almost as

sacrosanct as Christmas. In fact, almost all who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting likened it to Christmas, noting that the celebration of Christmas never deviates from December 25. Bishop tried to strike a compromise, saying that this year it could be celebrated on both Thursday and Friday nights, but the council ultimately stuck with its original decision to hold the official celebration on Thursday night. The first hint that Honesdale is perilously close to being unable to meet its fiscal obligations came when Borough President James Brennan informed Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rich Doney that DPW overtime hours necessitated by snow removal needs between now and December 31 must have prior council authorization. That authorization is to be obtained via a phone call from Doney to Brennan in advance of DPW work assignments. Doney requested a clarification of the policy, asking, “Does that mean if the police or fire departments call me at 2 a.m. and request immediate snow removal that I have to call you to have it okayed?” Brennan answered,

“Yes, that’s what it means.” Finance committee chair Scott Smith’s negative reaction to police chief Rick Southerton’s report requesting purchase of 20 ballistic (bulletproof) vests, an emergency generator (to service police and borough offices during power outages) and new computers for the police department left no doubt that the borough has money problems. When Smith questioned the immediacy of each request, Jennings retorted that the vests were mandatory, as the warranty on the department’s current ballistic vests will expire at month’s end. Jennings also said that the $14,500 total cost of vest purchase will be offset by $5,000 in grant money. The generator would cost $5,284, and the computers $5,958. Smith urged restraint in all purchases. And Brennan added that the borough would either have to curb its expenditures or raise taxes. Seeking 14 volunteers to assist them in operating Grace Episcopal Church’s Warmth in the Night (WIN) shelter, Reverend Edward Erb and his wife Sue told the council that the shelter will be open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. December 1 to March 31,

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Ginny Motsko, left, Betty Baerenklau, and Kathy Highhouse were presented with awards recognizing their lifelong community service to special-needs children at the Honesdale Borough meeting on October 13. whenever the outdoor temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and also during extreme weather emergencies. The only free shelter in Wayne and Pike counties, WIN serves both a hot evening meal and hot breakfast, offers hot showers, and has a registered nurse on call. The shelter averages one to four guests per night and, contrary to popular belief, most of them are not homeless, just cashstrapped homeowners unable to pay fuel and utility bills. Prospective volunteers can contact Reverend Erb at 570/241-2685.

Narrowsburg Bridge could be closed nights and weekends By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — At the recent Tusten Town Board meeting on October 7, the board discussed the updated plan for the repair of the Narrowsburg Bridge. Originally, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported that the bridge would be single-lane until 2015. Now it says the bridge will be single-lane until 2018, when permanent repairs will begin. During the repair time, there is a possibility that the bridge will be closed on nights, weekends and times of low traffic. Supervisor Carol Wingert asked PennDOT why that would happen; they replied that it is because there is a section underneath the bridge that crosses the entire bridge that needs to be repaired. To do this, there can be no traffic on the bridge. All other work can be done in a single lane. The board talked about the issues this would cause. One is health and safety, because the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a first responder to Beach Lake, and many people in Narrowsburg go to Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. If the bridge were closed, getting to the Pennsylvania side would be difficult and would take about an extra 40 minutes, which in the case of emergency could be a matter of life and death. Wingert said, “I have a big problem with that.” Councilmember Jane Luchsinger commented that the one-lane closure is al-

ready hurting Main Street business. “Main Street is saying it is hindering their business, I’ve heard that from several people on Main Street,” she said. An inspection of the bridge was done in November 2012, when it was determined that the bridge would need repairs. A weight limit was placed at 15 tons for single vehicles and 27 tons for combination vehicles like tractor trailers. However, currently there is no weight limit. The bridge was constructed in 1954. It is maintained by the New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission, along with nine other bridges along the Delaware River. Because the bridges connect New York and Pennsylvania, ownership is split between the states, with the Department of Transportation from either New York or Pennsylvania owning alternate bridges. The oldest bridges are Pond Eddy Bridge (1904) and the Skinners Falls Bridge (1901). Of all nine bridges Narrowsburg lies somewhere in the middle in terms of age. No plastic bags in Narrowsburg? In other news, during the meeting, Luchsinger brought up the proposition of placing a plastic-bag ban in the Town of Tusten. “I think that our energy committee has started us on a sustainability [path],” Luchsinger said. “We’ve made the commitment to the [Climate Smart Pledge]. I think this might be an additional step toward reducing our carbon footprint.” She said there is one store on Main Street that uses plastic, but she

Countries with cities that have plastic bag bans

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At the Tusten Town Board meeting on October 7, Denise Frangipane, far right, from Sullivan Renaissance, presented the Narrowsburg Beautification Group with an award of $5,000 for the Best Showing of Flowers. “What Narrowsburg exemplifies for the communities that we work with is the value of this type of work to economic development. You have a beautiful and thriving Main Street community, and this really shows that with a little care people come to your community,” Frangipane said. spoke to him and he said they would switch. Councilman Ned Lang brought up Peck’s Market. “They are one of our biggest employers, and I know their business is not real healthy here,” Lang said. “You need to have a conversation with them. If they say it will not hurt their business and they wouldn’t have a problem with it, then we would be OK with it.” Luchsinger did not speak to Peck’s yet, but said she will. The board talked about other options if plastic bags were banned, which would be paper or reusable bags. All over the world governments have instituted plastic-bag bans, or placed a tax or fee on plastic bags. For example, in Ireland there is a .22 tax (in Euros), and in Wales there is a minimum charge of five pence for each plastic bag. In the

England Mexico India Burma Bangladesh Rwanda Australia China Taiwan Macedonia

What’s wrong with plastic bags? Don’t break down in landfills Choke wildlife; damage marine ecosystems Add to demand for oil Aren’t easy to recycle (90% of plastic bags in America are not recycled)

United States only cities or counties have outlawed their use. In New York, this includes East Hampton Village (2011), Village of Mamaroneck (2012), City of Rye (2011) and Town of Southampton (2011). Recently California became the first state to pass a law imposing the ban. It is estimated that 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year, and 380 billion of those are in the U.S.

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County establishes trail task force Sorensen seeks to boost health, tourism, community By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — Why would a county legislator want to develop a trail task force to enhance the many hiking trails in Sullivan County? “It’s good for economic development; it’s good for tourism; it’s good for the health of communities and it’s a good way to expand opportunities for family time. If you look at communities that have developed trail systems, those are communities that have a better quality of life to offer their residents, and they’re also communities where visitors want to come and enjoy those communities.” So said Legislator Alan Sorensen, who set up a trail task force in Sullivan County, which will soon hold its debut meeting to come up with strategies to enhance and expand the various trails not only in the county, but also in the region. Speaking at a meeting at the government center on October 9, Sorensen said one project he is eager to pursue would be a footbridge over the Neversink River,

which would connect two trails that run along the former O&W train line. He said re-connecting those two segments of the former railroad with a bridge would create a trail of some 12 to 14 miles, and the bridge over the river would serve as a regional attraction the way the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, which opened in 2009, has become a significant tourism driver for Poughkeepsie. Sorensen said individuals from various organizations would be part of the task force and ultimately the group would be seeking grants through the Consolidated Funding Application System. A website exists (www.trailkeeper.org) that lists 31 different trails, mostly in Sullivan County but also some in the surrounding region. The groups involved in the creation of the website include the Upper Delaware Council, the National Park Service, Sullivan Renaissance, the Sullivan County Visitors Association, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Catskill MountainKeeper and Morgan Outdoors.

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This waterfall in the Neversink Unique Area is accessible only to hikers, and is one of at least 31 trails in and around Sullivan County.

Doctor outlines drug epidemic By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — Dr. Carlos Holden described “a national epidemic,” as he narrated a slide presentation on the impacts of young people’s illicit use of illegal heroin, purchased on the street, and prescription drugs often found in the family medicine cabinet. Holden appeared at the October 8 Lumberland town board meeting at the invitation of Supervisor Nadia Rajsz, who, responding to several past local incidents, has frequently expressed concerns about a growing youth drug-use problem. Holden, who is the director of emergen-

cy room at Catskill Regional Medical Center, said he looked into the statistics after noting the growing number of younger people coming to the emergency room for drug-use-related treatment. “Sadly, many of them don’t make it to the hospital,” he said. Quoting state and federal statistics, Holden said Sullivan County currently ranks third among 62 counties, behind only Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island) counties, in the rate of drug-related hospital admissions. He said the problem is related to the greater availability of heroin on the street and the increased number of frequently

over-prescribed, opiate-based pain killer prescriptions provided to post-surgery patients by physicians. Drug abuse has become “the most common cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 45.” More information and guidance about the problem is available locally through organizations including the Sullivan County Rural Health Network (www. scrhn.org), Nar-Anon Family Groups, (www.nar-anon.org), or by phone at 800/662-HELP, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Dr. Carlos Holden, MD, and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, is pictured on October 8 as he narrated a slide presentation on what he termed as “a national epidemic” of young people’s illicit use of illegal heroin and prescription drugs.

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Proposition One and redistricting A case for direct democracy

ood government groups disagree about whether Proposition One, which will appear on the ballot in New York State on Election Day, is a good idea. One side is in favor of the constitutional amendment because creating a commission to engage in the redistricting process, which occurs every 10 years, could, they argue, take some of the politics out of the process. They also advocate that the amendment, along with a related statute that was passed in advance of the vote, includes other safeguards that will make the process fairer. The other side argues that the commission would not be independent because the plan must be approved by the state legislature. Further, if the commission’s plan is rejected twice, responsibility for drawing new district lines falls back to the legislature. According to Common Cause NY (CCNY), “Prop One sets up a redistricting process that is worse than the already lousy process we have now. If Prop One passes, political control of redistricting would be mandatory for the first time.” The site also says the amendment mandates that the commission work from the gerrymandered districts already in existence. CCNY is pushing for a “truly independent” commission. At least a couple of states do have truly independent redistricting commissions, but they did not get them because of the politicians in those states; they got them instead because of voter initiatives, which are not currently allowed in New York State. Arizona is one example of a state with a truly independent redistricting commission, and elected officials there have gone to court twice to try to get rid of it. In 2000, in a voter-initiated effort called Proposition 106, voters approved a constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission.

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Two years later, Democrats in the state challenged the commission in court, but the commission and its work were upheld by a federal court. In the wake of the redistricting prompted by the census in 2010, Republicans took the matter to court and argued that the United States Constitution required that the state legislatures in all states redraw the lines. The language in the Constitution reads, “The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.” In a two-to-one decision handed down in February of this year by the U.S. District Court for Arizona, the judge ruled that the state’s redistricting commission does not violate the Constitution. On October 2, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in the case, and that should be settled by the end of June 2015. It seems at least possible that had the New York Proposition One come about because of a voter initiative, rather than a legislative initiative, the question being considered by voters this year would have had the support of all good government groups, because the commission in question would have likely been truly independent. The website ballotpedia.org calls a voter-initiated constitutional amendment a form of “direct democracy,” and it says there are seven “generally accepted” forms of direct democracy, including these four: the initiated state statute, the initiated constitutional amendment, the veto referendum (sometimes called the citizen referendum or the statute referendum) and statewide recall. Some states—such as Arizona and California, which allow six out of the seven forms—offer a high degree of direct democracy possibilities. Other states—such as New York and Pennsylvania, which offer only one option, the legislatively-referred constitutuional amendment procedure—offer little in the way of direct democracy. In New York State, in order for voter initiatives to become a reality, a state constitutional amendment would be required, and elected officials are not likely to give powers to the voters, which now only lawmakers possess. So for now, state residents are left with a constitutional amendment generated by the legislature, which has given us Proposition One. On the one hand, it might take a bit of the politics out of the process of redistricting. On the other hand, as Susan Lerner, the executive director of CCNY, pointed out, it would also lock into the state’s constitution, probably for decades to come, that the process is ultimately to be determined by elected officials and the two political parties rather than by a truly independent body. The next redistricting does not take place until 2022. There is time to reject this constitutional amendment, and find a better fix than the one offered up by the politicians.

“Democracy is the art of thinking independently together.” —Alexander Meiklejohn

Why have locks and keys to our homes? The Monticello Town Board and the Monticello Planning Board gave the Monticello Motor Club the right to invade our homes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with penetrating noise. Members of the town and planning boards made the following comments: “Look we have to give a little,” “The noise is perceptive,” “You get used to the noise. I did.” What is a little? What is perceptive? Invading noise allowed into your home for six to seven days a week? Maybe if you are compensated for either allowing parking, docking and doing business with this development you would get used to it. We have been exposed to this noise since 2008, and recently we had to leave our home to escape the unbearable noise. It is amazing when people say, “Look how much they give to our community.” Check into the abatements they receive on sales and real-estate taxes. [Consider] what they destroy with noise and fumes given off into our fresh clean air... They direct run-off water from the track to flow into our streams and lakes. They plan to build a large sewer plant on the banks of the Black Brook. One big electrical storm, and where does that go? We now understand how the board members are getting good training for retirement employment. Some people have no shame. Why did all the stone disappear from the oil and stone applied by the town highway of the nearby roads? Where is the sound barrier for the bungalow colony that the bogus “sound study” requested? [Instead] they built karting track and bridges, but no sound barrier. Think how much they do for the neighbors. Maybe if the bungalow colony had allowed the Mickey Mouse Club signs on their property, there would be a sound barrier. Ann Culligan Monticello, NY

A peace poem The President makes wars like kings and queens of old And sends the bills to Congress, which is not so bold. The economy can’t support the load in any way, So the Fed like the cavalry of old steps in to save the day. Now the Fed creates so much money out of thin air that it is obscene, and how long this travesty can continue is yet to be seen. Tim Shera Liberty, NY

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MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By CINDY KURPIL GIEGER

By Kristin Barron

Sullivan County’s positive social service reforms

few years ago the Sullivan County Legislature embarked on efforts to reform the county Department of Family Services. It had become evident that Sullivan County had become a destination for Medicaid benefits. A culture had evolved where housing the poor had became a business, as thousands of Medicaid apartments and shelters became more than temporary placements of the poor and those in need. In October 2012, the Sullivan County Legislature hired Commissioner Randy Parker to address concerns of fraud, waste and abuse and to reform the delivery of social services to improve conditions for the vulnerable. Sullivan County is moving toward that goal, with the help of excellent staff, to deliver social services in a more accountable way to protect our most vulnerable. Prior to reforms: y Sullivan County placed an average of 250 homeless individuals in area motels, intended to be temporary housing, sometimes for up to two years y Approximately 100 overdue child protective investigations y Approximately two fraud arrests within a five-year period y Over 60 children in out-of-county institutions y Approximately 23 children in county foster homes/fewer children freed for adoption y Approximately $32 million dollars in uncollected child support payments leaving families dependent on the system y Over 10,000 Medicaid vendors, largely unverified and lacking any checks and balances After reforms: y Only 11 individuals and zero families currently in area motels; the homeless have been connected with their families or placed in managed housing and verified apartments of reputable vendors

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By Robert M. Bishop

y Increased staffing in the Family Violence Response Team investigating child abuse cases y Creation of the Sullivan County Fraud Investigative Unit (FIT) with 71 fraud arrests and over 900 active investigations; over $1 million in resource recovery y Only approximately 14 children in out-of-county institutions, with remaining children in the county closer to their families y Currently approximately 100 children in foster care; 14 freed for adoption—a vast improvement in addressing the needs of children to be in a safe environment y Current child-support collections total for years 2013-2014 for Sullivan County Department of Family Services equals over $1 million y New vendor requirements for Medicaid housing shelters providing vital oversight of housing for the homeless It is recognized that the level of reforms has moved forward with support from the legislature and the many hard working employees dedicated to improving conditions for our most vulnerable. The road to improved service delivery for the vulnerable has not been without challenges. Many of the reforms are changing the business of the past to improve conditions for the needy. This has resulted in a number of complaints, allegations and investigations resulting from the changes necessary within the division. While complaints must be addressed, we must make strides in addressing a system of Medicaid reimbursement that in many instances has left our homeless and needy in limbo. Sullivan County deserves continuance of these reforms and a firm commitment to improving the situation for all our homeless, poor and vulnerable. [Legislator Cindy Kurpil Gieger is chairperson of the Health and Family Services Committee.]

Got a farm bill? Thank Congressman Chris Gibson

irtually every sector of New York’s economy benefits from the U.S. Farm Bill. The federal government’s agricultural and rural development programs are absolutely crucial to upstate New York and the country as a whole. The Farm Bill sets federal policy; including conservation efforts, dairy and crop-insurance programs, medical research into Lyme disease, infrastructure development (most notably broadband programs), beginning farmer and specialty-crop programs, plus farm-to-market promotional and incentive programs. Our Congressman Chris Gibson recognizes this, and as an integral member of the House Agriculture Committee, he made sure to help draft the best bill upstate New York could hope for. Hearing young Mr. Eldridge say that he would have voted against the Farm Bill tells me one thing about him: he does not understand the district he would like to represent. Nor does he understand the district to which he previously moved in order to run; which is currently represented by Farm Bill-supporting Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney. Sean Eldridge just doesn’t get it. He sees the Farm Bill as another opportunity to score political points by claiming that it takes food from the mouths of the poor. Do you think President Obama, Chuck Schumer, or any of the other 132 Democrats (and two Independents) would have supported a bill to do such an inhumane thing? In fact, when preparing to sign the Farm bill, President Obama said it assures “America’s children don’t go hungry” and “will continue reducing our deficits without gutting the vital assistance

programs millions of hardworking Americans count on to help put food on the table for their families. “ President Obama recognizes that this bill ensures our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or Food Stamps) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remain strong and able to meet the needs of our nation. Mr. Eldridge’s claim that this bill does not live up to this commitment is both dishonest and untrue. We’ve all seen the bumper sticker” “Got Food? Thank a Farmer”? I’d like to make a new one: “Got a Farm Bill? Thank Congressman Gibson.” Or how about: “Got a Farm Bill? Thank God Sean Eldridge is not in Congress.” [Robert M. Bishop lives in Hamden, NY.] [Editor’s note: House Republicans drafted legislation in September 2103 proposing to slash $40 billion from SNAP, the food stamp program. That bill passed the House with Republican votes only. After negotiations with the Democrat-controlled Senate, a compromise was reached. Subsequently the House passed a five-year farm bill (January 2014) followed by Senate passage (February 2014) in which $9 billion in cuts were approved to the food stamp program. An estimated 850,000 households across the country were projected to lose an average of $90 per month in food stamp benefits. On top of this, another $11 billion in cuts to a stimulous funding program have begun to expire; this will continue until 2016 until all of these funds disappear. Meantime, 14.5% of the population (feedingamerica.org/ hunger-in-america/hunger-facts/hunger-and-poverty-statistics.aspx) lives in poverty, including almost 20% of American children, and 14% of U.S. households struggle to put food on the table.]

Where are the keys?

keep fumbling around, feeling for the car keys in my pockets and then I remember: they are in my son’s pocket. For a moment I have forgotten I have given them to him and that he is going to drive me home. Sam, at 16, is now officially my chauffeur since getting his driver’s permit last week. And I am joining the ranks of white-knuckled parents everywhere with the surefire feeling that there should be a brake installed on the car’s passenger side. Not that Sam is doing badly—I’m sure he will become a better driver than I am—it’s just his quick turns that make me brace my whole body. In six months, he will be eligible to take the New York State road test for a junior license. Provided he logs at least 50 hours of supervised driving including 15 hours after sunset. In response to rising traffic fatalities, New York City and Chicago became the first American localities to introduce testing prior to operating a motor vehicle in 1899, according to Wikipedia. In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri became the first states to require a license for driving. Today, most states issue driver’s permits at age 15 or 16 years. But there are a few, mostly in the rural west, that allow kids to begin driving at 14 years. Some rural kids have an advantage since they often have experience with driving farm machinery. Since taking his written test for a learner’s permit at the DMV in Deposit, NY, a week ago, Sam has driven me everywhere. In the local parlance, from the starting point of our house in French Woods, NY, that means “out” to Hancock, “down” to Callicoon, and “over “to Starlight, PA. We have yet to go “up” to Deposit or Binghamton, which will require highway driving. When I was learning to drive, I would practice with my Uncle Bennie, who was a Catholic priest, by going “over” to Roscoe to the ice cream stand. My father lined up the manure spreader and Ford tractor on the road so that I could practice parallel parking between them. And I remember one of my first solo drives was “up” to Hinman Mills in Deposit to buy bailing twine. On Sunday, Sam took the five-hour course the state requires for students who do not take driver’s education in school and older people getting their first license. Now he just needs to practice. I often see the student drivers from the Job Corps in Callicoon creeping past my house on Route 97 in the white cars of the Daytona Driving School. I’ve driven behind them and passed them, and they have pulled off the road to let me pass them, as well. Sometimes the nervousness of these new drivers is so palpable it makes me want to cry, remembering that vulnerability. I marvel at these kids, like Sam, with all that life to live ahead of them. And I wonder how did I get so old?

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OBITUARIES Trunk or treat at Nana’s House

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Pictured are the Monticello Kiwanis Club officers past president Lori Benjamin, left, secretary Kathy Garlick, treasurer Janet Siano, second vice president Deborah Kaplan, first vice president Sheila Lashinsky, Lt. Gov. Gerda Krogslund and president Jane Sorensen.

Monticello Kiwanis Club installs 2014-2015 officers MONTICELLO, NY — The Kiwanis Club of Monticello recently hosted its 69th annual installation dinner at the Blue Horizon Diner. Newly elected Lt. Governor Gerda Krogslund installed the following club officers for 20142015: president Jane Sorensen; first vice president Sheila Lashinsky; second vice president Deborah Kaplan, treasurer Janet Siano and secretary Kathy Garlick. Legion of Honor Recipients were Robert Huebner for 35 years of service and Karen Linen and Linda Barriger for 25 years of service to Kiwanis Club of Monticello. The club meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Horizon Diner. For information about membership or club activities, call Jane Sorensen at 845/807-6332.

ROCK HILL, NY — Nana’s House Child Care Center, Inc. will host a Trunk or Treat Event on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event that is community sponsored. People gather and park their cars in a large parking lot. They open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick-ortreaters. Decorations can include using pumpkins, spider webbing, spiders, brooms, bats, cauldrons and scary stuff. Activities are at a nominal cost. All children are invited to this event. If you would like to decorate your trunk, call 845/794-3826.

Zombie program for kids MONTICELLO, NY — Kids ages eight through 11 are invited to a zombie program at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library on October 23 at 6:15 p.m. Make zombies just in time for Halloween. Pick a figurine and make it into the ultimate zombie. Pick out their walking speed, how they became infected, and what they do in their new zombie life. Also practice your zombie walk, and maybe pick at a few brains. Registration for this program is required, and space is limited. For more information and to register, call Joanna at 845/794-4660, ext. 8. Continued on page 10

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Gayle E. Schuster, 72, of Stockton, NJ, passed away on October 10, 2014 after a life fi lled with love and laughter. She worked as a librarian in Hunterdon County, NJ for the Kingwood Elementary, High Bridge Middle School and Hunterdon Central High School until her retirement in 1999. Previous to that, she was an English teacher in NYC. She spent a majority of her retirement volunteering in Milford, PA, where she resided for 15 years at Twin Lakes. She is predeceased by her parents, Percy and Alice Erasmus of Beverly Hills, CA; brother, Charles Erasmas; and niece, Gwendolyn of Goleta, CA. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard, of 47 years; beloved son, Evan Schuster; cherished daughter, Nicolle Schuster and son-in-law, Scott Belsky; two grandchildren; nephew, Thomas Erasmus; as well as many countless loving friends. Gayle wished that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Pike County Public Library — Gayle Schuster Children’s Theatre, c/o Attn: Kirk Mackey, Pike County Library, 119 East Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337.

Long-standing Eldred community member Janet Rongers Vogt passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Born April 28, 1921 to Floyd William Boyd Sr. and Helen Kalfus in Shohola, PA, Janet was a well known real estate agent in the area, a purveyor of antiques, and an avid sportswoman who took great pleasure in dog handling and horseback riding. She is survived by her son John D. Vogt of Eldred, her grandson John T. Vogt and wife, her sister Elizabeth Strenghlein of Bonita Springs Florida, and two nieces, Judith Schmitz of Bonita Springs and Winifred Boyd. Funeral services and cremation will be a private affair handled by HarrisonRasmussen Funeral Home in Barryville, NY. The family, at this time, wishes to thank you for your support and understanding in their time of mourning.

Too soon in the chilly fields of fall, Winter’s wind blows away the grains of life, Leaving only a picture of the past, Drawn by a restless artist in a moment fi lled by silent ecstasy. —Gayle Erasmus, 1957

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seemed no problem getting members. The number of volunteers “quickly grew to approximately 40,” another founding member, Beth Peck, remembered. That’s a big difference from today; there are only eight active members. Currently the TVAS serves the communities of Tusten, and our neighbors across the river. America is aging and likely to need more emergency services. This, coupled with a declining number of volunteers, presents a challenge. Also a problem is the fact that the TVAS relies on revenues from the insurance companies of those transported, some tax revenue and community donations for operations and equipment. These funds have been stretched to the limit and are not really enough. We all benefit from the services of the TVAS. The serivce invites the public to continue the celebration of the 45th anniversary and send a generous donation, or become a volunteer. Even a driver is welcome. There is no cost for training, and you will know you are volunteering for a worthy cause in our community. For further information call 845/252.3336.

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ARROWSBURG, NY — On Sunday, October 12, the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service (TVAS) celebrated 45 years of continuous service with a pig roast at Fireman’s Field. Pastor Don Beck, a founding member, recalls the first ambulance as one that had limited equipment. In comparison to today’s ambulances it “almost seemed like all we had on the ambulance was band aids,” he said. There have been a lot of changes in the TVAS over the years. Positive changes include the development of the 911 system, more up-to-date equipment on the truck, a greater level of training available for volunteers and a modern building that houses the TVAS on Route 97. This was built in the 1980s with a generous donation from the Tusten Lions Club and the hands-on construction work of many local volunteers. Prior to that, the ambulance was stationed at town hall, and before the formation of the TVAS Rassmusen’s station wagon served as the ambulance. When the TVAS formed in 1969, with a modest number of 15 to 20 people, there

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utumn has continued to show off her colors, but the leaves fall rapidly now, and the sun falls early. The days certainly are getting shorter. It’s time to think more of indoor activities. How about coming to the Tusten Historical Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. in town hall? Art Hassis will be the guest speaker, addressing the subject of private airplanes and the Narrowsburg airport. The meeting is free, open to the public, and light refreshment will be provided (see story below). Halloween quickly approaches. Once again, chili will be available for sale on Main Street on Halloween evening. This is an opportunity for the children to eat something other than candy on Halloween, and so easy for Mom. More importantly, it is time to be thinking of an original costume for this year. The Big Eddy Toy Store on Main Street will be sponsoring a costume contest. Stop in the store for more details. As a reminder, Long Time Courting, the all-female performance group will be at the Tusten Theater on Friday evening, October 17 at 8 p.m. The evening will include Irish, Scottish and American music. Tickets may be reserved by calling 845/252.7576.

Tusten Historical Society holds local history gathering

ARROWSBURG, NY — The public is invited to the annual local history gathering of the Tusten Historical Society on Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m. at Tusten Town Hall. On view for the first time will be the recently completed display panels on The Era of Aviation in Narrowsburg, replete with photo reproductions and text. Light refreshments will be provided. The guest speaker will be Arthur Hassis, a sought-after source on historical subjects in the area. A graduate of Narrowsburg Central School, he is active in the Cochecton Preservation Society, which has rescued the oldest train station in New York State, which has been rebuilt and is maintained on Route 97, near Narrowsburg. A short meeting for election of board members and officers will precede the speaker. Grace Johansen, who has been invaluable to the society as founder and president for over 20 years, will be retiring as president, but not from the board. The society meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the history room downstairs at the TustenCochecton branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, Bridge Street, Narrowsburg. It is hoped that more area residents will join the efforts to record and preserve the rich cultural history of the Town of Tusten. A quarterly newsletter, Tusten Roots, is sent to all members.

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Jeff Gombita, manager of the Peck’s Market in Narrowsburg, NY, and Eileen Hennessy, treasurer of the Narrowsburg Ecumenical Food Pantry, call attention to the large green receptacle for shoppers to donate food to local food pantries. The food drive takes place from now through December 14 at all Peck’s Markets in Sullivan County.

Peck’s launches third annual food drive for local food pantries SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — From now through December 14, Peck’s Markets at all five locations in Sullivan County will collect food donations for local food pantries. Items needed include soup, tuna fish, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, tomato sauce, canned fruit, boxed rice, canned meat, macaroni and cheese and more. At the end of the drive, Peck’s will match what was donated in food, last year matching over $700 in food donated by shoppers. You can also make a monetary donation at the register on behalf of the food pantry. To contact individual stores, call Narrowsburg at 845/252-3016, Eldred at 845/557-6315, Callicoon at 845/887-5090, Jeffersonville at 845/482-3800 and Livingston Manor at 845/439-4091.

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his is a picture of the children attending the Atco School in 1940-41. A one-room school, it was located just across from Steep Hill Road on what is now Route 652 (was 106) about one-and-one-half miles from the Narrowsburg Bridge. Mr. Geist, the teacher at the time, taught all eight grades, shoveled the snow, swept the floors and kept the fires going in the wood stove. When the ice on the pond was safe, he sometimes took the kids skating in the afternoon. From the Grace L. Johansen collection. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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MILFORD, PA — The Milford/ Matamoras Chapter of Rotary International has committed $3,000 toward developing educational materials for a new hiking trail currently under development in the Milford Experimental Forest (MEF), Schocopee Road that is expected to open for education programs in Summer 2015. The funds will be used to augment an equal grant from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and will expand the capacity to provide access and educational opportunities on the unique and historic piece of land. For more information contact the Grey Towers Heritage Association at 570/2969625 or by email at info@greytowers.org.

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan Renaissance is accepting applications for early admission to its 2015 community beautification grant program. Organizations that are considering gardening projects next year can get an assessment and review from Sullivan Renaissance staff this fall. Applicants will be notified before Thanksgiving whether they have been approved for a grant in the 2015 program. For groups that are unable to apply early, applications will still be accepted until March 18, 2015. Early applications are available at www.sullivanrenaissance.org/grants/ applications/default.aspx. For more information, contact Sullivan Renaissance at www.sullivanrenaissance.org or 845/295-2445.

Volunteers wanted HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Historical Society in Hurleyville (the Museum and Research Center) is looking for volunteers in many areas, especially genealogy. No specific skills are required but enthusiasm is a must. Two to four hours a week (or more) would be desirable. Call the museum or drop by for more information, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 845/434-8044.

JEMS cookbook benefits Jeffersonville beautification JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) has compiled a cookbook titled “Tasteful JEMS,” which is now available for sale. Its 140 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, are tried and true, according to taste testers in the community. Each recipe includes the contributor’s name, so it’s easy to find the recipes of friends and loved ones. Special features include an article by Kathy Welton titled, “When Hardy Settlers Decided to Stay;” it tells the history of Jeffersonville and includes many old photos of “the way life used to be.” The cookbook costs $10, with funds to go toward the rejuvenation and beautification of Jeffersonville. It is for sale at the Jeff Hardware Store on Main Street, or you can purchase them by calling Sue at 845/482-5354.

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Child care providers needed SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — If you stand for children and are inspired to assist them to learn and grown in a safe, comfortable environment, contact the Child Care Council for more information on how to start your own child-care business. The Sullivan County Child Care Council, Inc has determined a high need for child care for the evening shift of care throughout Sullivan County. There is also a lack of infant care and providers who accept subsidy payments through the Working Parents Program in Sullivan County. If you would like to become a provider, contact the council at 845/292-7166 for more information.

Church holds fall fun festival

MILFORD, PA — Milford’s Long Meadow Chapel, a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, holds its fifth annual Fall Fun Festival on Saturday, October 25 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. It will feature a bounce house, pumpkin patch, hayride, archery, face painting, jewelry making and other games for children. Refreshments include hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, hot cocoa and freshly pressed apple cider. The church is located on 429 Long Meadow Rd. one mile north of the intersection of Route 739 and Milford Road. The members of Long Meadow Chapel seek to be God’s hands of help and healing to a lost, needy and hurting world both inside and outside their church family. For information, contact Rosemary McKinney at 570/269-9884 or email rmckin444@yahoo.com. See also www. lmccma.org.

Temple Shalom celebrates Simchat Torah MONTICELLO, NY — At the start of each new year on the Jewish calendar, Jews start reading the Torah from the beginning. This means that the scroll must be rewound to the other end. Temple Sholom of Monticello does it differently. The congregants unwind the entire scroll and check each section for

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Necessary—but not sufficient

PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

hirty summers ago, a group of activists gathered in St. Paul, MN to discuss the possibility of creating a Green Party in the United States that might replicate the political successes of The Greens (Die Gruenen) in West Germany. Building on the “Four Pillars” of Die Gruenen, they came up with a statement that listed 10 “Key Values” for the nascent American Green movement: Ecological Wisdom, Grassroots Democracy, Personal and Social Responsibility, Nonviolence, Decentralization, Community-Based Economics, Post-patriarchal Values, Respect for Diversity, Global Responsibility, and Future Focus. (For the full original text - along with a personal account from Mark Satin, one of the coauthors, of how this statement came to be, see www.radicalmiddle.com/ten_key_ values.htm.) While the names and descriptions of the stated values have changed over the years, the number has always remained at 10. It occurred to me that if there were 12 values, one might assign each value to a month of the year, creating a yearly cycle of topics for reflection, study, discussion and action. (I’ve gone ahead and started pursuing this idea; check out agreenyear. wordpress.com to watch—and possibly contribute to—this project as it develops.) So I tried to think of values important

to Greens that had not been included. One that I came up with is what I call Active Engagement, by which I mean the notion that we citizens should regard political involvement as an ongoing and participatory part of our lives. (We already had a value called Grassroots Democracy, but that’s more about encouraging the creation of institutions that allowed citizens to reclaim political power, and doesn’t address the other side of the coin—encouraging more citizens to get re-involved in the political process on a regular basis.) For many people, political life begins and ends at the ballot box—assuming that they get engaged even to that extent. But the civic and political processes that keep our communities, states, and nation running go on all year long. Decisions are constantly being made that affect all aspects of our lives. If we do not make sure that our interests are being heard, they are likely to be ignored, or as Elizabeth Warren recently reminded us, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” Voting is, of course, critical. This year in particular, both New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians have the opportunity (thanks to Howard Hawkins and Nick Troiano respectively) to make powerful statements by the way they choose to vote. (If you feel you don’t know anyone

worth voting for, or if you don’t want to “support the system,” please see voteotherproject.wordpress.com for some alternative suggestions.) But if we want to bring about significant and meaningful improvements (not just changes but improvements) in our society, just voting is far from sufficient. We have to make ourselves politically literate—learning about the issues and the ways that our institutions address them. We have to decide what we want and then be unafraid to let our feelings and opinions be known, not just to our elected officials but to our neighbors. We have to learn how to communicate our wishes effectively. And we must be willing to listen to our neighbors in turn, and respectfully discuss our points of view. Yes, some of this political stuff is dry as toast, and some of it is as hard a slog as any mud-bogged swamp. But if we ever want to become citizens of a functional and vibrant democracy again, these are skills we will have to learn and practice on a daily basis. Ralph Nader, just like Pericles all those centuries ago, put it very succinctly: “If you don’t turn on to politics, politics will turn on you.” So please, vote on Election Day, and then stay actively engaged.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

Tinseltown on the Delaware Milford welcomes 15th annual Black Bear Film Festival

By JANE BOLLINGER

ILFORD, PA — Milford rolls out the red carpet this Friday evening, as the Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) kicks off its annual three-day tribute to the art of independent filmmaking. Over the weekend, moviegoers will be able to view more than two dozen feature films, documentaries, shorts and more, many of them award winners. According the Jerry Beaver, co-founding president of the 15-year-old festival, BBFF weekend draws between 2,500 and 3,000 people to the sidewalks of Milford, having a significant economic impact on the town. “Many merchants tell us that this is their Contributed photos best weekend all year,” he reported. And Writer/director/actor Jon not only that, he continued, “Many real- Favreau, leads a star-studded tors tell us that they’re so busy not only on cast in the feature film comedy festival weekend, but for several weekends “Chef,” which opens the Black after that… and when they get a customer Bear Film Festival on Friday night. in the car, the first thing they talk about is the film festival and the vibrant artists’ community here.” For Beaver, this is more than a film festival; it’s about furthering both economic development and the cultural enhancement of the town and surrounding county. “The people who come see for themselves what an incredibly wonderful, vibrant town Milford is.” And for those who live in the area year round, “it provides an invaluable amount of positive reinforcement,” he added. New this year, all screenings in the free Salon Series, held at the Pike County Public Library, will be followed by talkback and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, actors and industry experts. The Salon Series highlights the work of local, young and up-and-coming filmmakers. The festival opens with the star-filled feature film “Chef” (rated R), a comedy about a man who loses his restaurant job and starts a food truck business, all the while trying to mend his relationship with his estranged family. Jon Favreau, who also wrote and directed the film and plays Chef Carl Casper, is joined by a cast

Sunday afternoon’s feature film “Calvary,” a darkly comic thriller, tells the tale of a smalltown Irish priest threatened with murder while hearing the confession of his unseen, wouldbe assassin.

that includes Robert Downey Jr., Scarlet Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, John Leguizamo and other familiar faces. The film will be will be shown at the historic Milford Theatre, 114 E. Catherine St. at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17. The award-winning feature film “Calvary,” a darkly comic Irish thriller written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, will be shown on Saturday afternoon, October 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the movie theatre. The film stars Brendan Gleeson as Father James, a rural parish priest threatened with murder as he hears the confession of his unseen, would-be assassin who was abused by a priest as a child. This sends Father James on a journey in which he interArtist Julia Healy’s artful acts with several eccentric residents of his bear sculpture is called parish and forces him to question his own “Root Bear.” Along with 10 faith. other artful bears created by local artists, it is up for silent This year’s nod to local films includes auction during the Black Bear two: a short titled “The Delaware HighFilm Festival. lands Conservancy Presents: The Farmto-Table Movement in Film” by filmmaker Christopher King of Milford (a panel discussion follows); and “Bootlegger’s Picnic,” a historical gangster film shot in Pike County, directed by local filmmaker Will Cart. The festival’s traditional silent auction of artful bear sculptures takes place under the Sky Tent and will culminate with the winning bidders being announced on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. New this year is a wine bar in the Sky Tent, where film merchandise is also for sale, including this year’s BBFF ornament. Movie tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 per film online at www.BlackBearFilm.com or in person at the Upriver Home, 202 Broad St. Tickets cost $12 on the day of the film and are available at the Milford Theatre box office immediately before each screening. A gold pass (while they last) costs $150 for admission to all films. The Salon Series films are free, but a ticket is required to get in; these are available the day of the screening. For a complete list of films, including the Salon Series, visit www.riverreporter.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Liberty Free Theatre announces fall season PARKSVILLE, NY — The Liberty Free Theatre continues its tour of Sullivan County this fall with a production of Slawomir Mrozek’s comedy “The Police” at the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake and a performance reading of John Logan’s Tony award play “RED” at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake. Performances of “The Police” will be held Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m. admission is $20, and the proceeds will benefit both NACL and the Liberty Free Theatre. Admission is free for the performance readings of “RED” on Thursday and Friday, November 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. at Sullivan County Community College. The audience is invited for food and drink after all performances. For more information call the Liberty Free Theatre at 845/798-1527 or email libertyfree1@verizon.net.

Poetry at the Old North Branch Inn NORTH BRANCH, NY — On Friday night, October 24, members of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective (UDWC) will present original work at the Old North Branch Inn, 869 North Branch-Hortonville Rd. The event is free. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. Members will read from their 2012 anthology “River Rocks,” as well as poetry related to the autumn season, Halloween and the coming of winter. Following the reading, there will be a brief open mic session (each open mic presenter may present one poem or prose piece). Writers and audience will gather informally after the reading for conversation. A reception of local baked goods, cheeses and cider will add to the festivities, and a wine bar will be available. For more information call the UDWC at 845/252-7506, or the Old North Branch Inn at 845/482-5925, or visit theoldnorthbranchinn.com.

Women in the Catskills GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — A talk and book signing by Town of Woodstock Historian Richard Heppner on “Women in the Catskills: Stories of Struggles, Sacrifice and Hope” will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m., at the Time and the Valleys Museum on 332 Main St. Heppner will give an overview of this often overlooked part of Catskill Mountain history, and detail several inspiring stories of women who overcame the physical challenges of mountain life and obstacles because of their gender to accomplish amazing things. This is a free program, and refreshments will be available. The book, published by the History Press, will be available for sale during the program and afterwards in the museum shop. For more information call 845/9857700 or visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

Smile for the camera!

Photographer Fox turned his camera on photojournalist Kaylee Everly during a break, while she chronicled the life of Dharma the Wonder Dog for the Eddie Adams Workshop.

he past week has been interesting, to say the least. In a near-perfect tribute to the expression “turnabout is fair play,” I’ve spent the better part of the last few days being shadowed by a photojournalist who was assigned to follow me (I mean the dog) as we traversed the Upper Delaware River region in search of arts and leisure. At first, I thought the phone call was about me. Wrong. A representative from the Eddie Adams Workshop was on the line, asking questions about my availability to participate in the 26th annual project, which takes place in Jeffersonville, NY, drawing photographers from all over the world. Named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning Adams, (www.eddieadamsworkshop.com), the workshop is “an intense four-day gathering of the top photography professionals, along with 100 carefully selected students chosen based on the merit of their portfolios.” After ascertaining that it was my sidekick (www.facebook.com/DharmaTheWonderDog) that attracted their attention, I sighed and accepted the invitation to have one of the workshop participants dog us for hours on end in an attempt to capture Dharma’s story. The young woman assigned to us, Kaylee Everly, is currently an intern at the Lincoln Star Journal in Nebraska, and had never been to New York. As a member of a workshop team, it was Kaylee’s job to document the pooch for her part in the team’s overall theme “Beauty and Beast,” while I did my job, doing my best to stay out of Everly’s way. Charmed I’m sure. Before meeting up with the photographer, Dharma joined me to attend a reading of excerpts from author Elizabeth Rose’s new book “Yo Miz” at the library (www. wsplonline.org) in Jeffersonville, NY, where Rose wildly entertained the audience (www.yomizthebook.com), breathing life into the characters that illustrate the writer’s “non-fiction memoir.” “Yo Miz” documents the odys-

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Adding to the “Moulin Rouge” ambiance at the CAS fundraiser, artist Galen Pittman did charcoal sketches of guests during the cocktail hour.

Elizabeth Rose passed out “homework” for the crowd at the Jeffersonville Library during a reading of excerpts from her new book “Yo Miz,” which details her experiences teaching in the New York City school system

CAS Executive Director Bradley Diuguid thanked guests during the “Moulin Rouge”themed fundraiser for their continued support of the arts.

sey of a teacher assigned to substitute in 25 Manhattan public high schools over the course of one year. Funny, touching and incredibly well written, Rose’s often scathing indictment of the public school system seems destined (IMHO) for the best-seller list and is due out late next month. After a few hours of watching my dog being documented in her natural habitat, I grabbed my own camera, snapped a few shots of the photographer at work and drove them both to the inaugural Callicoon Art Walk, which was such a tremendous, exciting, overwhelming extravaganza that left me (for once) at a loss for words. Spearheaded by local entrepreneur Irene Nickolai (www. facebook.com/callicoontrading), the entire town was buzzing with activity as hundreds of visitors and residents visited 16 participating businesses, all of which hosted artists and musicians. Nickolai summed it up best by stating that “the town is a perfectly beautiful setting for showcasing art [and I] was more than delighted by the tremendous support and attendance by the community.” Mark my words, this event, celebrating the many talented individuals who call this region home, will become a tradition. Kaylee was “excited” to document our trip to the grocery store with my pup in the cart, so off we went. While I did the mundane task of buying dog treats and milk, she seemed fascinated with all of our neighbors who stopped to pay their respects to my canine “celebrity,” and Ever-

Mother-and-son artists Isaac and Diane Green were both on hand to discuss their work during the Callicoon Art Walk, which drew hundreds to the picturesque riverside town.

Photojournalist Kaylee Everly, center, stopped for a moment to have the camera turned on her while on assignment photographing Dharma the Wonder Dog for the Eddie Adams Workshop.

Artist WM Landau and his photographer wife Gail both had work on display in one of 16 locations participating in the Callicoon Art Walk last weekend.

ly’s camera clicked away as I paid my tab and moved on. While she took a break to work with her editors and process photos back at the workshop, Dharma and I gussied up for the “Moulin Rouge”-themed fundraiser in Livingston Manor (www.catskillartsociety.org), which included a fabulous meal, (www.hellobistro.net) lively conversation, Noah Barker tickling the ivories and the two new really cool gallery installations adorning the walls. In addition to the artwork around us, charcoal sketches were being created on the spot by Galen Pittman (www. bit.ly/galenpaintings) as mementoes of the evening. CAS Executive Director Bradley Diuguid made the rounds, greeting guests and expressing his heartfelt gratitude. “Thank you for letting the arts into your lives, and for your support,” he said, addressing the festive crowd. “We’re not a [Catskill Art] society without you.” The dog was (as always) a hit with the crowd, and I made a note to re-visit the impressive exhibit, which runs through November 16. The Eddie Adams Workshop concluded with a pictorial presentation, and I accompanied the pup to the ceremony, which included photographer Kaylee being awarded an internship at the White House. “I’m speechless,” Everly said with excitement. “What an honor. This has been one of the best weekends of my life.” After spending some quality time with Dharma, I’m guessing she’ll devote some of her assignment with the First Family to photographing Bo Obama, the President’s dog.

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Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6. Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Family Game Night

HONESDALE — Family Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. Board games, card games, brain games. If you have a favorite, bring it. Donations appreciated. 570/253.2020.

Rummage sale

Haunted House

Soup night

HANCOCK — Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm. Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6. Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

JEMS meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) meets every third Thursday at 7pm above the village office in Jeffersonville. 845/482-5354.

Port Jervis Library blood drive

PORT JERVIS — The Port Jervis Free Library in partnership with the New York Blood Center will host a blood drive, 1-7pm downstairs in the library’s community room. Walk-ins welcome. 845/845-7313.

Rummage sale

SWAN LAKE — Rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, 10am-2pm. Sponsored by Swan Lake Ladies Auxiliary. Bag day on the 17th. 845/292-7554.

What Are You Watching?

JEFFERSONVILLE — The second workshop in a four-part series discussing online viewing vs. TV at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library , 6-8pm. Review the latest in free online viewing and listening from Hulu, Pandora, YouTube, Vevo, Crackle, Vudo and more. 845/482-4350.

Fri., Oct. 17 Albi Beluli

BETHEL — Albi Beluli, solo acoustic, at the Dancing Cat Saloon, 8pm. www. DancingCatSaloon.com.

American Legion Italian Night

WURTSBORO — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1266, Italian Night, a benefit dinner for veterans, at the Legion Hall, 92 Pine St., 5-7pm. Take-out available. Cost: $12. RSVP: Kathy La Buda 845/888-4910, Claire Dunn 845/888-4562.

SWAN LAKE — Rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, 10am-2pm. Sponsored by Swan Lake Ladies Auxiliary. Bag day on the 17th. 845/292-7554. ELDRED — Soup night, takeout only, sponsored by the auxiliary of the Highland Lake Fire Dept. at Eldred Town Hall, 4-7pm. Quart, $7; pint, $4. Split pea, beef barley, chicken noodle, chicken & rice, Manhattan clam chowder, New England clam chowder, cheeseburger soup and Skip’s chili.

Spaghetti dinner

MILFORD — Ann Street School spaghetti dinner at the Milford United Methodist Church, 5:30pm and 7pm seating. Adults $8, children $5. Reservations are preferred. 570/296–6124.

Sat., Oct. 18

Hawley Harvest Hoedown concert

HAWLEY — The first-ever Hawley Harvest Hoedown Folk & Bluegrass Concert at the Ritz Theater. Featuring The Coal Town Rounders, Miles to Dayton and Cricket Tell The Weather. Hosted by Chris Kearney. Tickets in advance $20, at the door $22. www.harmonypresents.com.

Hike the Minisink Trail

WESTBROOKVILLE — Five-mile loop trail on Shawangunk Ridge in Huckleberry State Forest, Town of Greenville. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water. Participants carpool or caravan to trail. Meet 9am, DEC fishing platform, Indian Orchard Road (South Road). Sponsor: thebashakill.org, 845/754-0732.

Lego Club

HONESDALE — Lego Club (Kindergarten to 6th grade) every third Saturday of the month at the Wayne County Public Library. Call 570/253-1220.

Library book sale

Craft fair

YOUNGSVILLE — Youngsville Firecrackers, Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Group, craft fair at the Youngsville Firehouse, 10am-4pm. Over 20 vendors. Refreshments.

Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion

GLEN SPEY — See Friday listing

Ensemble Aubade

NORTH BRANCH — Ensemble Aubade, an international touring trio of flute, harp and viola from Boston at Grace Lutheran Church, 999 County Road 95, 7pm. For those who can donate, $20 suggested for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for college students, and teens and children free.

Grey Towers landscape

MILFORD — Landscape tour with hortulturist Elizabeth Hawke. Meet at the visitor pavilion to view foliage displays of native shrubs, Japanese maples and historic sugar maple planted by Gen. William T. Sherman. Regular tour fees apply.

Haunted House

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6. Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

HANCOCK — Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

EQUINUNK — Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., will hold a used book sale, 9am-12 noon. All paperbacks, 25 cents; hardcovers, $1. Located beyond the Manchester Town offices at the end of the drive. 570/224-8500.

Oktoberfest Farm-to-Table Dinner

CALLICOON CENTER — Join WJFF for a Farm-to-Table Oktoberfest Dinner at Hills Country Inn. The menu will feature traditional and inventive German and Bavarian fare, highlighting locally sourced ingredients. Locally brewed beers available for purchase. Cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm. 845/482-4141.

PCC Music Event

PHILLIPSPORT — Chris Cernak and a host of musicians from this season’s music nights jam for a season finale at Philipsport Community Center. Beverages, homemade food & desserts available. $2 suggested donation at the door. www.pport.org. JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Fire Department 94th annual roast beef dinner at the Jeffersonville Firehouse, 4:30-

GLEN SPEY — Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion is a haunted outdoor walking trail that runs Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm-10pm. Show runs 25 minutes. Admission: $15 ($2 coupons available on site). Visit BurnBraeMansion.com.

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HANCOCK — Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Sun., Oct. 19

Shohola-Barryville 5k Run/Walk

NARROWSBURG — The annual local history gathering sponsored by Tusten Historical Society will be held at Tusten Community Hall, Bridge St., 2pm. Panels on the Era of Aviation in Narrowburg will be displayed for the first time. Guest speaker Arthur Hassis. Light refreshments will be served. 845/252-3356.

SHOHOLA — Shohola-Barryville Bridge 5k Run/Walk at Rohman Park, 9:30am. Kids K Fun Run starts at 11am. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 76 in conjunction with the Shohola Twp. Park and Recreation Committee’s Pumpkins in the Park Festival. Registration and packet pick up starts at 8:30am. Pre-registration encouraged. www.Troop76Events.com.

Yarnslingers: ‘Memoirs’

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

Historical Society awards dinner

ROSCOE — Sullivan County Historical Society annual meeting and awards dinner at The Rockland House. Social hour. 4pm; dinner, 5pm. Honoring history makers Sullivan County Long Beards and history preservers William & Patricia Burns. 845/434-8044.

Tricky Tray

MILFORD — Tricky Tray Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church at Delaware Valley Elementary School Gym, 252 Routes 6 and 209. Admission $5 includes sheet of tickets. Children welcome. Handicapped accessible. Rapid calling. Baskets, gift certificates, grand prize, too. Concession will be open. 570/491-9074.

Young Artists Series: Video Toons

NARROWSBURG — Young Artists Series: Video Toons with Ron Littke at Narrowsburg Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Two sessions: 10-11am for ages 4-6, and 11:30am-12:30pm for ages 7+. Participants learn how to create spooky video cartoons and go home with a DVD of the finished video. 845/482-4350.

Tusten Historical Gathering

Fall Fiddle Festival

BEACH LAKE — Fall Fiddle Festival at the Beach Lake Fire Hall, 1033 Beach Lake Hwy Rt. 652, doors open at 1pm, music starts at 2pm. Traditional music with fiddlers in the tri-state area performing their favorite tunes. Admission: adults $10, seniors 65 and over $8, students over 12 $5, 12 and under free. 570/224-6330.

Harvest Gala

BEACH LAKE — Wayne County Council of Republican Women Harvest Gala at the Central House, cocktails 3-4pm, dinner 4pm. Tickets: $30. Guest speaker Governor Tom Corbett. Chinese auction. For tickets, call 570/253-1434, 570/2261974, or 570/689-4424.

Pine Mill pancake breakfast

LOOKOUT — Pine Mill Community Hall will host a pancake breakfast, 7:3011:30am. Serving cheese omelets, sausage, home fries, pancakes, juice, coffee or tea. Adults $7, under 12, 3.50 half portion. 570/224-8500.

Screening: ‘Back to the Future’

HONESDALE — Screening of “Back to the Future” at The Cooperage, 3pm. 570/253-2020.

Stray Cat Gallery reception

BETHEL — Stray Cat Gallery cocktail party and reception. Featuring Cindy Shector from Smallwood and more.

Mon., Oct. 20 Arabic classes at

Literacy Volunteers

MONTICELLO — Classes in the Arabic language will be offered at The Literacy Center, 63 North St., 5:30-7:30pm. 16 hours of instruction will be provided on Mondays and Tuesdays. Arabic alphabet and numerals will be taught as well as common phrases and some interesting facts about the Middle East. Donation: $50. Call to register. 845/794-0017.

Knitting group

NARROWSBURG — Knitting group meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6pm. 845/252-3360.

Wed., Oct. 22 Highland Choraleers practice

POND EDDY — The Town of Highland Choraleers is looking for men and women who want to sing. No experience necessary; in need of sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses. Meet on Wednesdays at 7pm at the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, 122 Berm And Church Rd. 845/557-8210.

Program Night

HAWLEY — Lackawanna College, Lake Region Center, 8 Silk Mill Drive, 3rd Floor, 5:30pm. Go over programs offered at the Lake Region Center. RSVP by Monday, October 20. 570/226-4625.

Mah Jongg at Manchester Community Library

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

Tues., Oct. 21

Roast beef dinner

Book group

NARROWSBURG — Book group meets the third Friday of the month at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4pm. October’s book is “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. 845/252-3360.

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Timothy Murray, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/3/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, at Monticello, State of New York on 11/12/2014 at 09:30AM, premises known as 96 Eldred Yulan Road, Eldred, NY 12732 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, SECTION: 11, BLOCK: 1, LOT: 40.2. Approximate amount of judgment $153,255.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 859/2012. Danielle Jose-Decker, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: September 23, 2014 1113361 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/2014 Pleasant View Terrace LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/22/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 720, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: General. PSJ CONSULTING, LLC Articles

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of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/12/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 67, Barryville, NY 12719. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 10 Kodiak Rd., Barryville, NY 12719.

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Notice of Formation of Anje Studios, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 7/9/2014. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Anje Studios, LLC, 193 Dingle Daisy Rd, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purposes. Formation of Robert Borre & Company, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/15/14. Office loc.: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business loc. and address SSNY shall mail process to is 240 Phillipsport Rd., Phillipsport, NY 12769. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation for all intent and purpose: Ross Recycling LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) Sullivan County on 9/19/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 192 Mongaup Valley NY 12762 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: JAM TWO, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on August 27, 2014 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is:

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, against Margaret E. Payne, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8/28/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse, at 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY on 11/13/2014 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1252 Forestburgh Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 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: 3.F, BLOCK: 1, LOT: 65. Approximate amount of judgment $274,192.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 1478/2011. Michael Davidoff, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: September 30, 2014 1114189 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06/2014 Notice of Formation of Jacobs Real Estate Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/13/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 334 W. 86th St, Apt 6A, NY, NY 10024. Purpose: any lawful activity. Saeger Properties Holdings, LLC Notice ofFormation of Saeger Properties Holdings, LLC Arts ofOrg filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on September 3, 2014 Office location: Sullivan. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC

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Notice of Formation of YAFA LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/17/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Spring St, Fallsburg, NY 12733. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of LUMBERLAND RESIDENTIAL TRACTOR SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 7/29/2014. office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated a agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 44 Baran Dr. Glen Spey NY 12737. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NIKO’S AUTO REPAIR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/11/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Nikolaos Niforatos, PO Box 43, Roscoe, NY 12776. Purpose: To practice automotive repairs and perform inspections. MMNR Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Flemming Zulack Williamson Zau C/O Robert Polifka, Esq., 1 Liberty Plaza Fl 35, New York, NY 10006. Purpose: General.

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24 • OCTOBER 16 - 22, 2014 Legal Notice TOWN OF HIGHLAND SURPLUS OF EQUIPMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town Highland will surplus the following equipment to be sold as is condition. One Husqvarna riding mower w/ Briggs and Stratton 22. Motor One 11991 International 2574 Series w/Cummins N-14 330HP Engine 8 Speed Road Ranger W/ Deep Reduction Rear Plow Frame &Wing Post. Wing Box Flatbed Dump body. One ¼ Ton Putt-Putt Roller 8.0 Honda Motor W/ Trailer One Military Diesel Generator 5KW /60HX W/ Trailer One 2010 Husqvarna Push Mower 21 inch One 2009 Procast 2 Yard Sander with controls. Items can be viewed at the Town of Highland Highway Department during regular business hours. Please call Highway Dept. @845-

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Skillman Residents, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/31/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 720, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: General. Formation of Fallsburg Holdings LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY)on9/11/14.Office loc.:Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 575 Rte. 70, 2nd Fl., Brick, NJ 08723. Mgmt.

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 31, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Electrical and Plumbing Supplies (B-14-71) 2. Disposal of Scrap Metal (B-14-72) 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: October 17, 2014

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At the outset of a seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey, teams set sail from a common harbor and venture into the perilous seas of competition. With banners held high and lofty words of encouragement, they aspire to reach the golden shores of success. But what awaits them are waters fraught with turbulence and upheaval. Most will be sundered, some sooner, others later. But even against such odds, some seem inured to onslaught, and onward they go, bound and determined to come through the maelstrom or go down gallantly with the ship. For the second straight week, some prognosticators predicted a rupture in the heretofore impermeable ironsides of the Sullivan West Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football galleon. Last week that broadside hit was to come from Millbrook; this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fusillade was to come from the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th-ranked Class B team, the Highland Huskies. But when the smoke cleared, it was still â&#x20AC;&#x153;Westward Hoâ&#x20AC;? as the undefeated Dawgs 6-0 (1-0 OCIAA) sank vaunted Highland by the score of 6-0 via a one-yard TD run by Ronj Padu with 1:03 remaining in the game. Sullivan Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense was outstanding. Andrew Stabbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timely interception of a desperation Hail Mary pass from Huskiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quarterback Brendan Mack provided the final gust of wind blowing the mighty vessel toward this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homecoming league fray with Tri-Valley and its subsequent clash with archrival Liberty. No Class C team has clinched a playoff berth as yet. Liberty 5-1 (1-0 OCIAA) edged Section One dynamo Tuckahoe 13-12 in an impressive nonleague tilt. Now the Indians sail east to Millbrook 4-2 (1-1 OCIAA) for a key league fray. A Liberty win could bounce Millbrook from contention and could augur a title clash between Sullivan West and Liberty. Tiebreakers would come on the fewest points given up in league play. Last weekend, the Blazers trounced Tri-Valley 4-2 (0-1 OCIAA) 54-14. Football is just one of the seven seas of fall play that includes boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, boys and girls cross-country and volleyball. On each of those oceans, fine ships sail on toward sectional play. As of now, those who have already qualified for sectionals include Eldredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls soccer 9-2-1 (2-0 OCIAA) and Fallsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys soccer 10-2-1 (3-0-1 OCIAA). Several other teams are still in contention. In cross-country, this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s divisional championships at Tri-Valley (Division IV) and Eldred (Division V) will be the opening salvo for the coming title meets that include the OCIAA Championships, Section IX Championships and ultimately the state meet for the few elite who qualify. Those stormy sea tales are yet to be written. Stay tuned. For albums of photos, visit www. sportsinsights.smugmug.com.

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Captains Courageous: Sullivan West seniors, left to right, are Anthony Rydell, Richard Shevak, Sean Hart and Andrew Stabbert. The undefeated Bulldogs defeated the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th ranked Class B Highland Huskies 6-0 in a nonleague game.

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ILFORD, PA — A walking tour of the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Milford’s original town burial ground located on the grounds of Grey Towers National Historic Site, will be held on Saturday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m. Participants should meet in the visitor pavilion in the parking lot and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for the short hike to the cemetery. Regular tour fees ($8 adults; $7 seniors; $5 youth) will apply. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and space is limited. The program is appropriate for high school age and up. This year’s program will include three 20-minute stations that participants will rotate through and a final Q&A session for all participants. Station #1 covers the history of the Laurel Hill Cemetery and restoration/preservation efforts;

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Station #2 highlights cemetery art and symbolism, etiquette and safety; Station #3 focuses on cemetery photography. After all participants go through the stations the program will conclude with a talk by the Grey Towers Heritage Association about future efforts for restoration/preservation, including recruitment of volunteers and family members of those buried in the cemetery for ongoing care of the family plots. A Q&A with all the presenters will follow. This U.S. Forest Service program is presented with support of the Grey Towers Heritage Association with participation by Wise Owl Workshops, an educational organization that teaches nature and cemetery programs. For additional information, call 570/296-9630 or email greytowers@fs.fed.us.

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ONESDALE, PA — Dessin Animal Shelter will hold its 11th annual Walk N’ Wag on Sunday, November 2 at Varden Conservation Area at 11 a.m. Hikers will meet at the teaching pavilion. This annual event, hosted by the shelter, is a fun day for owners and their furry family members. Hikers can pick up a Walk N’ Wag pledge form at Dessin Animal Shelter, located at 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, or at the Cat’s Pajamas, a thrift store in service to Dessin Animal Shelter, located at 623 Main St., Honesdale, or online at www.dessinshelter.com. Hikers who raise $40 by October 20 will receive a free Walk N’ Wag T-shirt. The event includes a self-guided hike

through the trails of Varden Conservation Area, an agility demonstration sponsored by Four Paws Agility Group, and canine good citizen testing with Crystal Crum. Danielle’s Photography will be onsite to capture fall portraits with your pet for $10, and you can sign your pet up for a variety of contests, including Best Tail Wag, Best Trick and Best Costume. In addition there will be basket raffles, drinks and snacks. For more information on the selfguided hike go to www.dcnr.state. pa.us and click on state parks and find Varden for a description of the trails. The Walk N’ Wag is held every year to help support Dessin Animal Shelter’s spay and neuter program.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 10/8 10/9 10/10 10/11 10/12 10/13 10/14

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A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;plumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to eat

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By Scott Rando

TRR photo by Scott Rando

A gall is a swelling of plant tissue usually due to fungi or insect parasites. This acorn plum gall appears as a small plum-like fruit that was found on the ground. Eventually, it will turn brown, but the spots will remain.

few weeks back, a neighbor told me he was finding what looked like berries on the ground, even though he said no berry trees were anywhere in the area. I asked him about the size and color, and he replied that they were around an inch in diameter and had a reddish hue. I had an idea of what he was describing. I have seen these myself, mostly on top of leaf litter in areas where oak trees predominate. In my River Talk article of June 4, 2009 (www.riverreporter.com/issues/09-06-04/rivertalk. html), I described an oak apple gall, which is found on

A cross-section of this acorn plum gall shows a fruit-like texture and the wall wasp larva in the center. Though likely bitter tasting, oak galls have been used in Chinese and Native American medicine due to astringent qualities of tannic acid and other compounds found within.

A close-up of this acorn plum gall reveals the wasp larva Amphibolips quercusjuglans. The host treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction to the egg deposition formed this gall that provides food and protection for two years until the wasp emerges as an adult.

oak leaves. However, the ones that were described by my neighbor almost looked like a plum. I broke one open, and the interior yielded delectable looking red-colored meat that resembled a peach in texture. All looked ready to eat except for one detail; there was a tiny wasp larva in the center. What I had in my hand was an acorn plum gall. Plum galls are formed by the acorn plum gall wasp Amphibolips quercusjuglans, one of over 750 species of gall wasps in North America. Each species causes its own characteristic gall to form when the adult female deposits an egg into tree or plant matter; many host trees are oaks.

Oak plum galls are formed when a wasp deposits an egg into a crown section of an acorn. As the wasp egg hatches and the larva develops, the gall grows to about one inch in diameter and provides the larva with food and shelter while the wasp is in its vulnerable larval state. Most of the galls fall to the ground as they separate from the acorns they are attached to. In September, they are red, but will start to dry out and turn brown in October. The small number of galls that form on an oak tree have no impact on the treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, but they do add a little bit of color just before the peak of the fall foliage season.

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