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The township zoning forgot By LINDA DROLLINGER

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EACH LAKE, PA — “Without zoning, we have no advance knowledge of commercial enterprises coming to our township, no ability to determine their location, and no way to regulate their operation.” Resident Jim Barth’s remarks at the October 18 Berlin Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting came in response to news that Stourbridge Energy, LLC is going forward with plans to locate an electric generating station in Berlin Township. Supervisor Cathy Hunt read aloud a September 19 letter to the supervisors from Hillcrest Group environmental consultants. The letter began: “This is to notify you that Stourbridge Energy, LLC will be submitting to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) within the next week an Air Quality Plan Approval Application to install a small 21+MW electric generating station to be located off of Skycrest and Adams Pond Roads… Electric energy will be produced and placed on the electric grid through the use of three Rolls Royce Bergen lean-burn reciprocating internal combustion engines. Also included at this facility will be a gas processing plant that will use a desiccant system to remove water and a small gas-fired heater. There will also be tanks for oil, used oil and urea. The facility will be a natural minor source of air pollution under state and federal requirements.... ” In an email to supervisors dated September 20, Kristi Gittins of IMG Midstream, Stourbridge Energy, LLC’s parent company, said the purpose of this and other similar electric generating stations is to reinContributed photo vest energy created A power plant like this one, created by IMG Midstream, is operating in Bradford County, PA, Continued on page 3 and is similar to one proposed for Berlin Township.

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A house on Lake Street in the Village of Liberty is decked out for the season.

Americans celebrate Halloween

EGION — According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), more than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, and will spend an average of $82.93 to do so. The NRF says, “More children than ever before will be celebrating Halloween dressed as their favorite superhero this year, as princess costumes fall to

the number two spot after an 11-year reign. “Unlike more traditional holidays, Halloween is less rooted and more flexible. Everything from who celebrates and how they celebrate to what they wear while celebrating is up for interpretation each year, keeping retailers on their toes.” For a list of local Halloween events turn to page 16.

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Farmer declares zoning victory By FRITZ MAYER

IBERTY, NY — Sean Zigmund, who has a farming operation in White Sulphur Springs, has been railing against proposed zoning changes in the hamlet for months. He sent an email to supporters on October 19 declaring a victory in his battle against the plans put forward by the town board in the Town of Liberty. The proposed amendments would have changed the designation of 45 parcels in White Sulphur Springs from Agricultural (AC) or Rural Development (RD) to Residential One (R1), having an impact on 653.53 acres of land. The hitch in the town’s plan was that 404.35 acres are located within an agricultural district that was adopted by Sullivan County and certified by New York State. That status brings with it special protections. Zigmund complained about the proposed changes to the Sullivan County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB), which in turn sought an opinion on the matter from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAM). The department sent a letter outlining numerous points of possible problems with the town’s rezoning plan. The letter from NYSAM said, “The sections of the draft amendments concerning special-use permits and site plan review is indicative of a process that is time consuming, expensive and, if applied to farm operations located within a county-adopted, state-certified agricultural district, unreasonably restrictive… “In general, farm operations located within a countyadopted, state-certified agricultural district should be a permitted use, not a special use, under the Town of Liberty’s Zoning Code… “Agri-business and agri-tourism in the AC and RD Zoning Districts are listed as requiring a special-use permit (SUP) from the town, which includes submission to site plan (SP) review. For those activities that are deemed to be part of a farm operation, the requirement to submit to SUP review and a lengthy SP review is, on its face, unreasonably restrictive in possible violation of the Ag & Markets Law.” The letter also outlined other points in the proposed zoning that might violate the law. At the town meeting on October 17, Town of Liberty Supervisor Charlie Barbuti said the parcels in question would be removed from the proposed zoning changes. Zigmund wrote in the email to his supporters, “This is certainly a victory, but the fight isn’t over.” He said there are elements of the zoning regulations that are proposed and currently in place that are illegal. Zigmund has filed a complaint with the New York State Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau, which reads in part, “I am contacting your office because of my negative interactions and encounters with the town officials related to this matter and I’m finding that this entire ordeal is ‘unreasonable’ for our farmers to have to fight this ordeal—my wife and I being two of the farmers in our organized group of over 50 taxpayers who are fighting this.”

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Wayne hunters fined for poaching bucks

IN BRIEF Bloomingburg lawsuit settled BLOOMINGBURG, NY — The lawsuit in which developer Shalom Lamm accused officials of the Town of Mamakating and the Village of Bloomingburg of discrimination has been settled before trial. This marks at least the third time that Lamm has initiated a lawsuit regarding his controversial Villages at Chestnut Ridge development that has been settled before Lamm or anyone else connected to the lawsuit was compelled to testify in open court. The announcement of the settlement came on October 21, and the insurance companies for the village and the town have agreed to pay a total of $2.9 million to Lamm, but neither the town nor village admitted any wrongdoing. Bill Herrmann, supervisor of the Town of Mamakating, said the decision to settle the lawsuit came from the insurance company and the town did not have the authority to override it. He also said that the amount paid to Lamm was a “fraction of what they paid their lawyers to bring the suit.” He wrote in a press release, “The insurance carrier exercised their right to settle this case despite the Town’s objections. The Town vehemently denies any wrongdoing and the settlement with the plaintiff states that there was no wrongdoing by the Town. All along, the Town has only sought to insure that the laws were followed and applied equally. There was no award of damages. No taxpayer money was paid.”

Roebling Bridge to close BARRYVILLE, NY — Unexpected delays to the maintenance work on the National Historic Landmark Roebling Bridge will require closing the roadway to vehicular traffic for four consecutive days from 6 a.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Thursday between October 31 and November 17. The specific dates of the four-day closure are not now known, as the closure will occur during a week when the weather is predicted to be “warm and dry.” The warm and dry conditions are required to properly seal the concrete bridge deck. Repairs that require the bridge to be closed include expansion joint replacement and sealing of the concrete deck. Walkways will remain open at all times for pedestrian use. Vehicles will be allowed to cross the structure on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The New York parking lot will be closed throughout the construction period.

DAMASCUS TWP., PA — Three males have been fined for hunting illegally. Leroy Dustin Catania, 31, William Rave, 21, and a male younger than 18, have been fined for shooting large bucks. The fines total more than $11,000, and more than 30 dear heads and sets of antlers were seized as part of the investigation. Catania was hit with several charges related to the poaching and also drug charges including possession with intent to deliver. He has also been charged with hunting violations in the past, and was hunting with a suspended hunting license. He was hunting at night with a flashlight, which is prohibited. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to spend up to two years in jail. Rave pleaded guilty to charges related to the poaching as did the juvenile male, both were fined. The Pennsylvania Game Commission issued 29 years worth of hunting license suspensions among the three. Catania lives in Damascus Township and Rave lives in Honesdale.

House defeats bill that would prohibit fees on plastic bags HARRIBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have rejected a bill that would have prohibited placing a tax, surcharge or fee on recyclable plastic bags used by retail outlets. The lawmakers voted 75 to 112 to kill the measure. Supporters of the measure said because it only applied to recyclable bags, the law would encourage consumers to recycle the bags, but some legislators expressed the view that in places where consumers have been charged for plastic bags, their use has diminished, and that leads to fewer plastic bags ending up in waterways and the environment. Others argued that not allowing a tax or fee might encourage some consumers not to take reusable bags with them when they go to the grocery store. There is a national movement to ban or reduce the use of plastic bags because of the environmental damage they cause, and hundreds of municipalities across the country have adopted bans or fees on them. California is the first state to adopt a statewide ban on plastic bags, which the state legislature voted for two years ago. But it was put on hold when the plastic bag industry managed to get the issue put on the ballot in the upcoming election. Now voters will decide the issue on November 8.

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Sullivan budget proposes 4.77% increase By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s tentative budget for 2017 includes a 4.77% increase, which will help pay for construction of the new county jail. Sullivan legislators on October 20 passed a resolution granting the contract to build the jail to Pike Company located in Rochester. The cost of the contract is about $72.2 million, bringing the total cost of the new jail to about $85 million, which is $10 million less than was estimated a couple of months ago. Along with the funds for the new jail in the new budget, county manager Josh Potosek said, “Meaningful investments have also been included for infrastructure, economic development, public safety, organizational ef-

ficiency and various quality of life issues while maintaining our fund balance levels well in excess of a level recommended by rating agencies and by our own Fund Balance Policy.” The budget includes enough money for road maintenance, which has fallen seriously behind schedule in the wake of the Great Recession, to service about 23% of county-owned roads with paving or surface treatment. In a press release, Potosek said that as part of the process of producing the tentative budget, he created a new county division. He said, “The Division of Environmental Sustainability, Beautification and Recreation would include the Office of Sustainable Energy and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beautification. The proposal to include these two departments in the newly created division stems from the synergy that exists between

the preservation of our environment and natural resources and the development of the county’s recreational opportunities.” Regarding other budget priorities, Potosek said, “Resources have been allocated to important initiatives such as the establishment of a land bank, investment in GIS as a business retention and attraction tool, and addressing property blight. Additional administrative resources have been allocated in public health to increase the capacity of the organization in order to continue working toward improving the health of our county, and an allocation for the establishment of a comprehensive employee wellness program has been included as well. Also, the budget provides additional resources for our Office for the Aging, Youth Bureau and Veterans Service Agency to support the important work they perform.”

‘Not a bridge to nowhere’ By DAVID HULSE

ILFORD, PA — The closed Mott Street Bridge has been a bone of contention for Milford Borough for a decade, and for Pike County over the past two years. On October 19, Bill Kiger, president of the Pike County Historic Preservation Trust, asked why repairs were on hold. Closed to vehicles in 1988, the bridge was closed to pedestrian traffic in 2007. Two years ago PennDOT provided a $467,000 grant. Reconstruction was to provide for foot traffic only. State engineers estimated the cost of repairs and PennDOT required Pike to do its own estimate. Pike Commissioners Chair Matt Osterberg recalled that the National Park Service put $85,000 toward repairs. “But that money is all spent and more,” and the estimate for repairs is now at $1.8 million. He said Pike has spent $140,000 to $150,000 for engineering on the project. “We’re now waiting for PennDOT to confirm that it will provide the rest of the

funding. We’ve got 18 other bridges that serve residents. This is a bridge to nowhere,” Osterberg said. Kiger rejected that. “This is not a bridge to nowhere. This is an important project, with historic value and is important to trail development,” he said. Osterberg backtracked. “We’re not being negative, but others hold the cards. There are safety issues that need addressing,” he said. While it serves no homes, the bridge was the link between trails and historic sites in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) and trails serving the northerly Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Commissioner Rich Caridi said he needed reassurance that PennDOT will honor its commitment to the project. “I need a guarantee,” he said. “I personally believe PennDOT is committed, but we need to be told that… It’s like herding cats, dealing with PennDOT,” Commissioner Steve Guccini said. Other subsequent deterioration of the

bridge was noted. “Where is the money for cost overruns? We don’t have it,” Osterberg said. In other business, Pike County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Knapp reported that the county training center has had extensive use, with 5,972 persons attending 269 events there this year. While funding the Blooming Grove Center was initially controversial, Caridi said its value was confirmed following the 2014 sniper shooting of two state troopers and the subsequent search for convicted shooter, Eric Frein. The center has since become close to a seven-day-aweek operation, he said. Knapp also announced the availability of a new, free, emergency notification service, CodeRed, which will provide localized information to subscribers on cell or wired phones about weather and other emergencies and road closures. Get the phone app at ecnetwork.com/mobile/get itnow.html. Call Knapp at 570/296-6714 for more information.

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In baseball terms, Christine Kerstetter has been Pike County’s utility player for the past 22 years. Upon her upcoming October 31 departure from government, the county commissioners honored her for her service on October 19. Over the years, Kerstetter has held seven positions in Pike County Government. Starting in 1994, they include temporary data entry clerk in the assessment office; (1997) full-time clerk at Community Planning & Human Development (CPHD); (1998) director of human resources; (1998) acting recycling coordinator; (2001) executive director of CPHD; (2004) director of the Human Development Department following the division of CPHD into two parts; and (2013-16) director of the transportation department.

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by local gas production back into the community through electric power generation. But, as Hunt pointed out, there is no gas production in Berlin Township or elsewhere in Wayne County. “Maybe it’s time to consider zoning,” said Barth. Planning commission member Bailey Rutherford responded, “I put that option on the table years ago; it was shot down. Nobody here wants it.” “Would it be possible to zone just the area where the proposed electric generating station might go?” asked Barth. “No, the whole township would have to be zoned, with districts established for business, residential and agriculture,” said Rutherford. And that brought to light another environmental issue. Upper Delaware Council (UDC) representative Al Henry asked the board to respond to a position paper regarding location of

large-scale commercial solar installations within the Delaware River corridor. Noting that some municipalities in New York State have already prohibited solar farms within the corridor, he asked that Berlin develop a policy statement either permitting or prohibiting them within the township’s river corridor properties. Henry said the main objection to placement of commercial installations of 10-plus acres within the river corridor is collateral damage to the viewshed. “But if the panels were located on a large tract of land invisible from both the river and any road, would that make a difference?” asked Henry. The purpose behind the request, said Henry, is to encourage grassroots policy over federal policy, such as National Park Service directives. UDC expects the response to its position paper by December 16.

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Lawsuit against Malick thrown out By FRITZ MAYER

LBANY, NY — State Supreme Court Judge Gerald W. Connolly on October 18 dismissed a lawsuit brought against Democratic candidate Pramilla Malick. She is running against incumbent Republican Sen. John Bonacic for the state senate district, which includes Sullivan County and parts of Orange, Ulster and Delaware counties. Several people, including Richard Coombs, the chair of the Sullivan County Republican Party, brought the lawsuit against Malick. They charged, among other things, that she does not have a right to run for office here because until July of this year, she was registered as a voter

in New York City and not at her Orange County address. The New York State Courts have consistently ruled that a person who owns more than one home in New York State, in many cases, may register to vote and hold office in either residence. In his decision the judge wrote that had the lawsuit been filed in time, Malick would not have been eligible to hold office because for electoral purposes she had not been considered a resident of Orange County for a full year as required. The lawsuit, however, was dismissed because it was filed too late. Bonacic was not named as a petitioner in the lawsuit, but Malick’s campaign indicated in a press release that they believe the lawsuit was brought for his benefit. They charged that this is an attempt to keep Bonacic from hav-

ing any challenger in the election, which has been the case for the past two election cycles. The press release said, “Malick’s lawyer, Lawrence Mandelkar, termed the lawsuit ‘abusive.’ He believes it was intended to force the Malick campaign to spend money defending itself in court so it wouldn’t have the resources to mount an effective political campaign.” Bonacic spokesperson Conor Gillis denied that Bonacic is involved with the lawsuit. He wrote in an email, “Senator Bonacic is not a party to this lawsuit, and any discussion to the contrary is not true.” Malick and her husband have owned a home in Minisink for 16 years, and she has been active in fighting the Minisink Compressor Station and the CPV power plant.

DV ‘figures’ it out, state still working on it By DAVID HULSE

ATAMORAS, PA — According to school staff and board members’ evaluation of the state’s data, Delaware Valley math students outscored all their regional competition in statewide assessment testing, or so it appeared on October 20. But the state’s website on October 25 reported that all scoring data for PA’s 500 school districts has been “temporarily removed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a review and correction of data.” The data comes from the PA Education Department’s School Performance System (SPS). Outcomes, according to the website paschoolperformance.org, are used in state and federal (no child left behind) evaluations of schools and teachers and to provide public information.

District Superintendent Dr. John Bell hinted at problems in the wind during the meeting, noting, “There’ve been issues with Harrisburg every day this week— data entry, but it’s more than mis-keys. As entries change there are complicated values involved.” According to last week’s numbers, a higher percentage of Delaware Valley students again were either found proficient or advanced (P/A) in test results than the statewide average. The numbers included results for English language arts, math and science. The change in statistics was in math. While still higher than the state average, only 53% of DV math students were found in the higher range. The problems in math, and the whole state’s scoring problems, may have been due to changes in the scoring for math. DV Director for Technology Dr. Gina Vives explained that in addition to find-

ing correct answers, math students this year were required to write explanations of how they arrived at those answers. “They have to defend the reason for an answer. It’s different,” she said. Dr. Peg Schaffer, Director of Elementary Education, said, “Math will be a challenge.” Evaluators were giving credit for process, as well as correct answers. “The thinking is developmental as they grow… We’re ahead in this, but we still have work to do.” The battery of tests students take now is also an issue. Secondary Education Director James Purcell noted that eighth-grade math teachers have to prepare students for both the assessment testing and the Keystone Algebra Test. Algebra is a graduation requirement, and those who do not pass in eighth grade need to take it again. Purcell said the data gets a lot of intense review. “We look at every kid,” he said.

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The Delaware Valley School Board held its first monthly meeting at the newly opened Delaware Valley Elementary School in Matamoras on October 20. The meeting was held in the new building’s library. In overall P/A building scores DV High School ranked third among six area high schools. DV middle school P/A data was not available last week. Sixty-two percent of the 163 DV students enrolled in college advanced-placement (AP) courses scored passing grades, and 119 of those earned AP Scholar ranking. That compared to 58% of 186 enrolled in 2015, when 122 earned the higher ranking.

New money for Lumberland firefighters By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — As promised last month by Supervisor Jenny Mellan, the Town of Lumberland’s 2017 budget was completed and, following a public hearing, approved by the town board on October 12. The preliminary budget introduced in September was unchanged. Its tax levy amounts to $2,455,068, an increase of $58,648 from this year, largely due to a 15% increase in health insurance costs. The bulk of the increase, some $43,748, is anticipated to be recovered from a six-year underpayment of Time-Warner monthly cable TV franchise payments. Mellan said last week that legal negotiations for that repayment are still ongoing. The levy is supporting total appropriations of $3,087,116. However, with the recovered franchise funds, Mellan last month predicted a tax increase of $5 on each $100,000 of assessed value, well un-

der the state tax increase cap. The last piece prior to budget completion was a hearing and approval of a new twoyear contract with the Lumberland Volunteer Fire Department. That proposal carried a $20,000 annual increase, and its hearing prompted more public comment than the subsequent budget hearing. Department President Ann Steimle detailed the volunteer effort and the need for additional funding. Members have given 4,933 hours of service and have supplemented town funds with fundraising events, but those funds, which she said should have been set aside for new equipment, have been needed for day-today expenses. For example, outfitting a new member costs, $10,000; refurbishing a truck costs $120,000 and a new engine costs $500,000. “Looking at the budget, we’re down $8,000 to $10,000, we’re down every month. The guys make all the calls, 100%, and we support the towns around us…

they deserve the same equipment as paid departments,” she said. Several people testified about the department’s life-saving efforts on their behalf. Those testimonies included one from Councilman Joe Carr, who said the department’s ambulance service was “the only reason I’m here. I would be dead.” However, there were questions. In response to a question about the board’s review of the department budget, Mellan said the department was a private organization and there had been no negotiations. Mellan added that the actual increase was $10,000 annually, since $10,000 previously set aside annually for radio equipment updates had already been incorporated in a general increase. Carolyn Akt said she was grateful for the department’s efforts and was not implying any mishandling of funds, but she felt that the board should ask for a monthly financial report from the department. “We don’t know how the money is spent.”

The following hearing on the town budget contained one concern about the loss of one employee in the summer youth program and a second about the recovery of $14,200 in funding devoted for fire calls in the Town of Bethel. The fire department contract was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Councilman James Akt opposed. Akt said he supported a smaller increase, “but I’m not going with $10,000.” The town budget, similarly, was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Akt again opposed, based on general employee salary increases. “The girls in the office should be brought to the right pay, but giving all raises right along—no way.” The board scheduled a 7:15 p.m. public hearing for a proposed zoning change creating a Mohican Lake overlay district at the upcoming November 2 board workshop meeting at the municipal building.

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Community garden questions still unanswered By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — A rose is a rose is a rose. But when is a community garden a community garden? That question was brought up to the Tusten Town Board on October 11, as the board again discussed the issue of insurance for the Tusten Heritage Community Garden (THCG). THCG co-chair Juliette Hermant was present to ask the board how to proceed in getting insurance coverage from the town. A few months ago, the town board voted to take away insurance from the THCG. Prior to that, they had insured the garden since its inception four years ago at no cost to the town. However, the Tusten Local Development Corporation (TLDC) learned that it was improper to provide the insurance. Thus, the vote to take away the insurance. Hermant and co-chair Anie Stanley said they had not been aware the board was going to make that decision. Afterward, they looked into options as to how to keep running. They said that they could not get their own insurance because it is a

municipal corporation (the garden was formed under the TLDC as a sub-committee and as a town project). After listening to their case, the board agreed to extend their insurance to the end of the year. Now, Hermant has asked in a letter, “We are writing to follow up with the Board regarding what requirements, if any, the THCG would have to meet to carry on being insured by the Town. As per the August Town Board meeting, the Town decided to maintain the insurance until the end of the year as the Board needed to do necessary research and have a conversation with the accountant regarding TLDC subcommittee insurance or the option of becoming a Town item, and what that would entail.” At the October 11 meeting, Supervisor Carol Wingert said she had not gotten a chance to speak with the attorney. She asked the board if they would like to move forward with seeing if insuring the garden would be possible. Councilman Tony Ritter said, “It’s a question of the board to decide if the garden is a line item. That’s what it comes down to. We have not had that conversation yet.” He said that deci-

sion would be made at the budget meeting next week. Some people questioned whether the town should fund the community garden as, in their eyes, it is not actually a community garden. Councilman Ned Lang said the plots cost money and it is not open to the whole community. “The problem that I see is not everybody in the town has access to the garden. There aren’t enough plots. With the Youth Commission, it’s open to everyone in Tusten,” he said. Hermant responded, “It’s more than just the plots.” There are workshops and events that are open to everyone, and it is a designation on the official Narrowsburg Walking Trail Map. She also said the plot fee is a suggested donation and the money goes toward maintenance of the garden. Wingert posed the question, do the town’s taxpayers want to give money to this? “Absolutely not,” Lang said. However, the garden’s insurance was at no cost to the town. Lang suggested that Hermant talk to the Tusten-Cochecton Library, on whose property the garden sits, about getting co-

insured with them. The town did not reach a decision, and Wingert said, “We have to move on.”

Millennium Pipeline donation At the beginning of the meeting Supervisor Wingert read a statement about accepting a $500 donation from Millennium Pipeline on behalf of the town for defibrilators for the town hall. A photo of Wingert accepting the check from Millennium representative Michelle Hook had circulated on social media, leading people to question it. However, Wingert said the donation in no way affects the town’s position on the proposed compressor station in Eldred. Wingert read, “I made it clear to Millennium that we are not in favor of the compressor station going in in Highland due to the health and safety issues.” She continued, “Apparently there are some people who are looking at this like I accepted blood money from Millennium and that I am now in their pocket so to speak. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am offended that someone could question my integrity like this.”

Butterfly bike ride By ANYA TIKKA

ARRYVILLE, NY — About 25 bikers and a dozen or so hikers who are also butterfly lovers took a trip along the scenic Upper Delaware River to toss seed pods along the roadside for milkweed plants, which monarch butterflies feed on when they’re in caterpillar stage. Barryville Chamber of Commerce organized the event, which was held on October 15. The goal is to help bring back the Monarch butterfly population, which is down by as much as 80% from its peak according to one of the organizers, Kelly Ryan of Sunshine Studios, where the walk ended.

Bike riders started at the Zane Grey Museum parking lot in Lackawaxen on the Pike County, PA side, riding along Route 97 for 4.6 miles, and stopping in three places on the way to toss the seed pods. Several children took part, some riding tandem with their parents. Ryan said that it’s important to bring back monarch butterflies, as well as other pollinators, because many important crops, including chocolate, depend on them. Barryville’s Stickett Inn owner Roswell Hamrick registered the bike riders at Zane Gray on a crisp but sunny morning, and along the way at the eagle watching stops, other volunteers handed little clay seed pods, infused with seeds and artfully decorated with a sun motif that could

be tossed on the roadside, to take root and grow when spring comes. “The clay melts with the first good rain,” Ryan said. The walkers, who went a much shorter distance, were registered separately at the River Road start. One of the riders was Yolanda Riggle from Barryville, who said she had hesitated until the last moment about coming, in part because of the coldness of the morning. But in the end her better instincts won and she turned up. “It’s important for the environment,” she said. The bike route went over Roebling Bridge, which is under construction but open during weekends, along Route 97 south, and then curved into River Road, finishing at the other end near Barryville Farmers’ Market.

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Clay seed-pods infused with milkweed seeds were distributed by bikers and hikers to try to strengthen the summer population of monarch butterflies in the Barryville area.

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CANDIDATES ON THE ISSUES

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

[The River Reporter has a long-standing tradition of not endorsing candidates, but we do think that it is important for our readers to know the stands of candidates on major issues, especially that which we have discussed on these pages. To that end, we present below information on what the candidates in the race for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seats have said about a few such key issues.]

The Pennsylvania senate race

at Toomey, the Republican Wall Street banker who landed in the U.S. Senate in the 2010 Tea Party wave, is facing a tough battle to keep his seat. According to polls, he is in a neck-and-neck race with Katie McGinty, the former chief of staff for Gov. Tom Wolf. They clearly have different views on a number of issues. On her website, McGinty says she would not allow Social Security to be privatized. She writes, “The promise of Social Security after a lifetime of hard work is a solemn pact with our senior citizens that we must honor. As your Senator, I will oppose any effort to privatize Social Security and work to ensure that earned benefits keep pace with inflation. I will also fight to protect Medicare from those who want to turn this program into a voucher system that would force seniors to pay thousands of dollars more out of pocket for their health care.” Toomey, in the past, has supported a partial privatization of Social Security, with a system that would allow people to invest part of their Social Security tax into personal accounts that could then be invested in stocks and bonds. This would create a whole new stream of revenue for Wall Street firms, but the suggestion was not met with wide popular support, and possibly for that reason Toomey doesn’t address the issues of Social Security or Medicare on his current campaign website, making it hard to know his current position. On healthcare and energy, the two candidates take stances along predictable party lines. McGinty writes, “As Senator, I will defend and build on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by working to promote access to affordable medical coverage and rein in skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs. I will fight to lower co-pays and deductibles and reduce the cost of prescription drugs for

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our families and seniors. “I believe that mental and behavioral healthcare is critically important to the well-being of our nation. I support full parity for these services with coverage for physical ailments. In the Senate, I will fight for families dealing with the devastating effects of addiction, including opioid addiction.” Toomey has consistently supported the repeal of the ACA, which would end healthcare coverage for 20 million Americans. His website says, “Senator Toomey believes the best way to lower health-care costs is to empower patients and increase transparency within the health-care system. One way to do that is to create greater equity among purchasers of health insurance. We can start by giving individuals who buy their own health insurance the same tax benefits that employers enjoy when they buy health insurance for their employees. This will make health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans who buy their own coverage.” On climate change, McGinty writes that it “presents a serious global threat to our health, economic well-being and national security. In the Senate, I will lead the way to a healthier and safer environment by working to pass commonsense climate protections with investments in energy efficiency and clean energy. “It is time to start moving towards a clean-energy economy. We need to harness our renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar, to create good jobs and cut electricity bills for taxpayers. In Washington, I will support innovations in clean energy technologies and tax incentives that will level the playing field to move our country towards a clean energy future.” Toomey’s website says, “Mindful of environmental concerns, Senator Toomey is committed to sensibly unlocking our nation’s energy resources and reforming regulations so the American people can have access to safe, affordable energy. Over the past decade, domestic energy production—including natural gas from the Marcellus Shale—has proven to be a bright spot in America’s economic recovery. Cheaper energy prices not only help Americans fuel their cars and heat their homes, but also help make American manufacturers more competitive in the global marketplace and create good-paying jobs.” Spending in this race has been historically high, with the candidates and 20 outside groups pouring in more than $70 million so far. McGinty says, “Decisions like Citizens United have allowed the wealthy and the well connected to have an outsize impact on our political process, effectively drowning out the voices of middle-class and working Americans. It is absolutely critical that we overturn Citizens United and other decisions that have allowed the influence of unaccountable dark money to grow, pass a constitutional amendment to ensure that money never again is able to undermine our democratic process, and put in place firm limits and transparency requirements to ensure that every American has an equal say in our future.” Toomey does not address the issue of campaign financing on his website.

Teachout’s carbon fee plan returns revenue to households I am scratching my head over comments made recently in the the 19th District congressional campaign about solutions to the greatest challenge (and opportunity) of our generation and for our state: the need to quickly transition to a clean energy economy to grow jobs and save us and future generations from the escalating costs and damages of climate change. I am a member of a local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a non-partisan group organized to protect us all from these costs. Scientists and economists tell us that, if not addressed now, the costs to our communities and to our health will skyrocket and land in the laps of our grandchildren. And the U.S. and New York State will lose out in the global race to be leader in the new clean energy economy. Ms. Teachout’s proposal, Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), is increasingly regarded as a sensible, effective, market-driven, consumer-friendly solution and is supported by many conservatives. I am seeing attacks on this program in our local papers with scary numbers that apply to an entirely different program, a plan from 2009 that did not return revenues to all U.S. households, which CF&D would do. CF&D will protect the majority of us from increased energy costs. I would love for Mr. Faso to take a closer look at CF&D, and join other conservatives who want to be on the right side of history, like economist George Shultz, who served under four Republican presidents and Exxon Mobil Corporation. He will see that under this program, real disposable income for an average family of four in our region would rise an average $2,477 annually in 10 years and $4,002 in 20 years. This incorporates increases in energy prices and even gasoline prices at the pump. The website citizensclimatelobby.org provides more information. Iona Lutey Hillsdale, NY

Fresh air In this dismal election season, there are a few bright spots on the political horizon. We have the opportunity to elect two political newcomers who are determined to restore balance and fair play to our political process. In the congressional race, John Faso faces off against Zephyr Teachout. Faso served 15 years in the state Assembly before losing bids for statewide office in 2002 and again 2006. But Mr. Faso didn’t suffer in defeat. He became a lobbyist—another politician passing through the proverbial revolving door. His opponent, Zephyr Teachout, is both a teacher and a student of the American political process. She understands the high principals that shaped our democratic Continued on page 7

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institutions and the corrosive influences that threaten to undermine them. If Teachout is elected to Congress, she will be in the forefront of renewed efforts to take big money out of politics. The State Senate race is also a study in contrasts. Incumbent John Bonacic has been in Albany for 26 years. While he’s seldom had to face an opponent at the ballot box, he’s managed to amass $750,000 in campaign contributions. A lot of that money came from corporations with business before the state. His opponent, Pramilla Malick, is an outspoken opponent of pay-to-play politics and would work to prohibit campaign contributions from corporations seeking state permits and contracts. The way I figure it, we already have enough lobbyists in Washington, and too many pay-to-play politicians in Albany. I’m voting for Zephyr Teachout and Pramilla Malick on November 8. Bruce Ferguson Callicoon Center, NY

Clinton and open borders In terms of immigration, open borders would mean allowing people to travel between two countries freely or with few restrictions. Hillary Clinton has never proposed this; in fact, her proposal doesn’t even include cutting funding for border control, and in 2013 she said she supported a bill that would have invested billions more in border security. Clinton has also explicitly said that she will enforce immigration laws, including deporting criminals and individuals who pose a threat to public safety. In Wednesday’s debate, however, debate moderator Chris Wallace pointed to a paid speech given by Clinton and published by Wikileaks, in which Clinton used the term “open borders,” which Trump has previously used as validation for his attacks. However, the full quote reveals that Clinton is not talking about immigration — as she said during the debate, she seems to be talking about energy trading (although, as her campaign has refused to release the full speeches, it’s difficult to tell precisely what within trade and energy she was getting at). Here is the quote in its entirety: “My dream is a hemispheric common market, with open trade and open borders, some time in the future with energy that is as green and sustainable as we can get it, powering growth and opportunity for every person in the hemisphere.” Both Trump and Wallace were taking the quote out of context. Allan Rubin Cochecton, NY

I’m voting for Bonacic I am a registered Democrat, and I am voting for Sen. Bonacic because of all of the good things that he has done for the people of Sullivan County. He worked with Alan Gerry to help create Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center. He was the lead advocate for the Montreign Resort, which will create new private sector jobs. He has worked very hard with our hospital, and for his outstanding efforts in health care, the emergency room is named in his honor. He is a very honest and humble man who works tirelessly for the people of Sullivan County, and he has the results to prove it. Because of these things, I am dismayed by the outright lies coming from his opponent. Sen. Bonacic’s opponent is a radical activist who has never run for public office and has never voted for anything or any-

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Cartoon submitted by Andrew Weil of Summitville, NY one in this area. A Supreme Court judge recently wrote that plaintiffs challenging her campaign on the grounds that she had not been a resident of the district for a sufficient length of time had presented “clear and convincing evidence” that Malick does not satisfy the one-year residency requirements, though he did rule against the plaintiffs because they had not filed suit within the statute of limitations. I am a Democrat, and this candidate, in my opinion, is not suited to represent our senate district. My family and I will be supporting Sen. Bonacic on November 8. Mark McCarthy Sullivan County Legislator, District 3 Grahamsville, NY

Lies count We all know about lies. Any dictionary will give you a definition. And most of us would agree that, if awards were presented for the best liars, lawyers and politicians could be expected to top the list of candidates. Hillary Clinton is one of the worst due to her despicable lies to the mothers, fathers, wives and children of the men who died in Benghazi, Libya. Our U.S. Ambassador to Libya and three other America patriots lost their lives there, in part due to Hillary’s inaction as Secretary of State. First she lied by saying these Americans were killed due to some anti-Islamic video (tinyurl.com/ gue6uv6), when in fact they were killed by a well-organized group of anti-American Islamic rebels. Then she lied about what she said (tinyurl.com/zfht5fo). What other lies has Hillary perpetrated? How many times did she lie to Congress? Let’s just say several. What about her lies regarding her unsecured server? Originally it was just one server, then there turned out to be something like 13 other devices. Is that one lie or 13? How many times did she lie about her 33,000 e-mails? Should this be 33,000 lies? When interviewed by the FBI, she responded some 20 times that she “couldn’t remember” in response to the FBI questions. Really? Should we count this as 20 lies? We can’t forget her lie about border security. She has told foreign bankers that she favors open borders. Is that one lie or a lie for every one of the millions of foreigners who would flood the U.S. under such a policy? Then, of course, there are the lies she perpetrated regarding those classified e-mails. She said none of the emails were classified; the FBI said there were over 100, three of which were marked as such. If you don’t want to vote for a proven liar for president, then vote for Donald Trump on November 8. Robert E. Moore Barryville, NY

Hope you enjoyed Indian Summer. It officially ended over the weekend; the cold wind and rain cleared out most of the leaves from the trees. The change of seasons is a beautiful thing here in the Upper Delaware Valley. City friends asked on Facebook if they had missed the peak season of the fall foliage extravaganza. Naturally, we know they had, but being the eternal optimist that I am, I told them “No, it will be back again next year. Mother Nature always provides.” Many replied with a variety of the term “smart aleck” or worse. Guess I had that coming. Like many of my fellow commuters who rise well before the crack of dawn, these next six months we will be traveling in the dark in the morning. I am a creature of habit and this helps in these dark mornings. The last thing I do before leaving the house is drape the lanyard holding my train pass over my neck. I am now ready for my next stop—back to sleep on the train with my pass out, so the conductor can leave me in peace as he makes his rounds. Most morning trips are uneventful with the exception of the odd creature crossing the road. I take the same route down to the train each day and must admit that, with no one on the road at 4:45 a.m., I rarely signal while making turns. While making my second turn one morning, ready to ascend a steep hill, my rearview mirror is lit up with flashing lights. I say to myself, “Where did they come from?” Halfway up the hill he sounded his siren just once and I pulled over. My first thought is, “I am going to miss my train.” Window down, hands at ten and two, drivers license out, his flashlight blinding me, I say “Good morning, Officer,” and hand him my license. Looking at my document, his first words to me are, “Where are you going?” I can see him now; he is a freckled face New York State Trooper who looks barely out of high school. My head is spinning now with answers to his question, most of which I am sure he would not appreciate, but which would make me happy considering his early morning disruption to my routine. I hold up my train pass for him to see and answer, “Going to catch the train to work, Officer.” He hands me back my document and says, “You know you failed to signal at that turn?” I can’t stop myself this time and foolishly answer, “Signal to whom? There is no one on the road.” His light is back in my eyes now and he says, “Well, I was.” And there he has me. He is looking at my vehicle registration now and politely says to me, “Please Sir, drive as if someone is always on the road, go slow and have a nice day.” I drive away slowly and looking in my rearview mirror. His flashing lights off, he is slowly following me a good distance behind. I spend the rest of the trip looking back in the rearview mirror, making sure to do the right thing. Somewhere along the trip he turns off, and I let out a sigh of relief. Needless to say I missed my train, but I did get there safely and now signal at every turn just in case.

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OBITUARIES ANDREW FRIEDRICH Andrew Friedrich, 72 years old of Highland Lake, NY, a longtime resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. The son of the late Andrew and Florence Chelune Friedrich, he was born March 7, 1944 in Queens, NY. Andy was a retired machinist foreman for Jaco Tool and Manufacturing, Middle Village, NY. He worked for them for 42 years. He was married to Patricia Feighery Friedrich for 52 years; she survives. A family statement reads: “Andy was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his children, his granddaughter and their friends; they all hung out at the house. He was referred to as: Rock-in-Andy, Charley’s Poppy and Charley’s game boy. He was an avid sports fan; he had a rivalry with his son Keith, Jets vs. Giants, Mets vs. Yankees. They enjoyed watching sports together. His true love was his family and his wife Pat; they were through a lot together. He will greatly be missed as he was a big part of our family, but will live on in our hearts.” Survivors include his wife Pat, his son Keith Friedrich, his brother Raymond Friedrich and his wife Annette of Gilford, NY, his son-in-law Sal Bertolino and his companion Michelle of Barryville, NY, his granddaughter Charley Bertolino of Barryville. Andy is predeceased by his daughter Christine Bertolino, who had passed away in 2009. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 State Route 97, Barryville, NY. Pastor Susan Storms officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Legion Ambulance, P.O. Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Growing microgreens PORT JERVIS, NY — The HUB at the Port Jervis Library is pleased to announce a “Growing Microgreens” class, presented by Jakuin Saunders and The Friends of the Garden Sullivan County. The class will be held Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Port Jervis Library. Microgreens are young plants between seven and 10 days old that have sprouted from seeds. These super-food seedlings are high in protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and anti-oxidants. Fine-dining chefs use microgreens to enhance the beauty and freshness of their dishes. Come and plant your own micro-lettuce, take it home, place it on the kitchen counter to grow and in 10 days harvest your own crop. There is a $10 materials fee for class payable at registration. Reserve your spot by calling 845/856-7313, ext. 5 or email thehub@portjervislibrary.org.

Unlawful convictions BEACH LAKE, PA — Dr. Lorraine Spinnard will present a talk on the state of unlawful convictions by public prosecutors in New York and Pennsylvania at a meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, October 30, at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. This issue is relevant for those interested in social justice for all those arrested and convicted of crimes, whether felonies or misdemeanors. All are welcome to attend, participate in the discussion, and stay afterwards for light refreshments. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

Simulcasting at the raceway MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Casino and Raceway has opened a new simulcasting room. It has over 35 television screens on which patrons can watch live harness and thoroughbred racing, and simulcasting from across the country, seven days a week. Patrons will be able to place their bets with live tellers or from SAMs (automated teller machines). The room also offers a private high-limit area with individual betting carrels equipped with flatscreen monitors and their own teller and SAM machines. Other new racing enhancements will include an enclosed and heated bleacher section on the racing apron, which can be accessed via an enclosed and heated walkway from the new simulcasting room. The newly created simulcasting area represents a major investment on the part of Empire Resorts, the parent company of Monticello Casino and Raceway, in the racing operation. For more information call 845/7944100, ext. 417.

tive and noncombative. Its low impact movements are performed in a graceful, focused manner accompanied by deep controlled breathing. In the words of Master Lee, “It can be practiced anywhere, by anyone, at any age. That makes it especially appealing to older individuals or those not accustomed to regular exercise.” Classes for those 18 and older will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m. Register at the YMCA, located at 105 Park St. For more information visit nyshaolin.com or ymcawayne.com or call 718/963-3686 or 570/253-2083.

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A-mazing 4-H UNION DALE, PA — The Tri-Gal 4-H Club held its October meeting at Zembrzycki’s Corn Maze on Saturday, October 15. New officers were elected, and following the meeting, there was a club picnic around the campfire ring. Hot dogs were grilled by Andy Diehl and everyone brought food, treats and drinks to share. After the picnic, members had fun trying to make it through the “So God Made 4-H”-themed corn maze, with the 4-H Clover in the middle, a round-bale hay climb and slides. For more information call 570/253- 5970, ext. 4110. — 4-H news reporter Channing Rutledge

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arly settlers along the Delaware often crossed the river in the course of their daily lives. For them, the river was not a state boundary but just one more obstacle to overcome to get where they wanted to go. For residents of Wayne County and the New York counties of Sullivan and Delaware, boats and ferries were the earliest means of crossing the river. Tolls were first charged to travel by ferry and carried over to bridges, which needed the approval of the state legislature to be built but were privately owned. The Narrowsburg Bridge was the first to be constructed. A charter was granted in 1810. The bridge was 25 feet wide and the tolls were $1 for a four-horse carriage, 75¢ for a two-horse carriage and 37½¢ for a 1one-horse carriage. Foot passengers and cattle were 6¢ each. It was destroyed in an ice storm and replaced in 1846. Another replacement bridge built in 1848 stood until 1899, when the iron bridge was built, which was replaced in 1970. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. The museum and research library are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a. m. to 4 p.m.

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By Jane Luchsinger

n Saturday, October 22 over 60 people attended The Narrowsburg Union to listen to Zephyr Teachout as she campaigns for a seat to represent us in the U.S. Congress. Putting aside your political views, it was a pleasure to see The Union being used to support an important community event. New, comfortable chairs filled the gym, and the attendees came from Narrowsburg and surrounding areas. It is nearly impossible to avoid information about the national presidential race, but it is the local representatives that bring our messages to Washington, so it was nice to be able to meet this candidate and hear her views and hopes for the future. Election Day rapidly approaches, and there will be many reminders to get out and vote, but before Election Day there are two local events you should be attending. On Saturday, October 29 the Tusten Youth Commission (TYC) will hold a Halloween parade scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m. at The Union. It will be followed by

a dance party sponsored by the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce with proceeds donated to the Tusten Youth Commission. DJ Black Ops Entertainment will provide the music, and a chili supper will be included in your admission cost of $10. Costumes are encouraged. Even if you aren’t in the mood to dance, come out to support our youth and perhaps bring back memories of when you were the one to be saying “trick or treat.” Next: November 4 from 4 to 7 p.m., a spaghetti dinner will be available at the Lava Fire Department. Proceeds from this dinner, sponsored by the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce, will again go to support the TYC. The TYC organizes educational and fun-filled events throughout the year for Tusten youth (and other children at a nominal charge). These events give our youth a sense of serving their community as a positive lesson as they rapidly grow to adults contributing to their own communities. See you there.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Liberty gets ‘zombie’ grant LIBERTY, NY — The Town and Village of Liberty have been awarded a $75,000 grant for the purpose of the remediation and prevention of so called “zombie” properties. The grant is a result of a settlement agreement between Morgan Stanley and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The settlement aims to address the issue of properties left vacant and neglected following foreclosures, popularly known as “zombie” properties. It also aims to support homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The town and village have committed to using the grant funds for: · Information sharing and community awareness of help available for struggling property owners · Creation of a zombie/vacant/abandoned database · Creation of a plan to assist homeowners at risk and prevent the zombie home syndrome Community awareness efforts will include the town web page, press releases, contact with local lending institutions, contact with homeowners at risk, Facebook posts and community forums to offer assistance to homeowners at risk of foreclosure. Visit www.townofliberty. org.

Barbe to be honored at WCHS dinner HONESDALE, PA — Walter B. Barbe is the recipient of the 2016 Richard L. Kreitner Award for Community Service, awarded by the Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS) for Barbe’s many contributions to the preservation of local history in Wayne County, as well as his work with numerous organizations in our community. Among his historical projects are the book “History of Wayne County, Pennsylvania,” which Dr. Barbe co-edited with Kurt Reed in commemoration of the county’s 200th anniversary in 1998; “The Glass Industry in Wayne County, Pennsylvania” published in 2003, co-authored by Dr. Barbe and Kurt Reed; the purchase and restoration of the Glass Worker’s House on Charles Street in White Mills; and the restoration directed by Dr. Barbe of the Lock 33 Tender’s House at Lock Street, White Mills. The presentation will be at the WCHS’s annual dinner on Saturday, November 5 at Lukans’ Farm Resort near White Mills. The evening will also feature both a live and a silent art auction. To reserve tickets visit www.waynehistorypa.org, call 570/253-3240 or stop in at 810 Main St.

‘Denim and Diamonds’ CCESC gala ROCK HILL, NY — The public is invited to celebrate over 100 years of grassroots education for farmers, families and youth with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) at its third annual Afternoon Gala fundraiser on Sunday, November 6. A farm-to-table lunch of locally-sourced cuisine, live music and unique auction items will entertain guests from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, 277 Rock Hill Dr. The “Denim and Diamonds” theme encourages guests to come dressed to the nines, or in casual attire. Two important members of CCESC in past and present will be honored with the Now & Then Awards. A cash bar will be available. An array of live and silent auction items will be on hand featuring opportunities for farmers, foodies, gardeners, sports fans, families and outdoor enthusiasts to bid on unique experiences, goods and packages that make great gifts for the holiday season. Tickets cost $75 per person. Reservations are required. Call 845/292-6180, email sullivan@cornell.edu, or visit www.sullivancce.org.

Rosetta Stone comes to local libraries REGION — Patrons of the 47 member libraries of the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) will be able to enhance their language learning goals with access to Rosetta Stone® Library Solution starting on November 1. Rosetta Stone Library Solution offers libraries and their patrons the proven immersion method that more than 22,000 schools and 12,000 businesses have used for over the last 20-plus years. This resource includes 30 languages to meet a range of cultural interests. Learning is structured around core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and also includes focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more. Patrons can also take advantage of available mobile apps that enable learners to reinforce their language learning wherever they may be. With funding from Central Library Development Aid from New York State through the Ramapo Catskill Library System’s Central Library, Newburgh Free Library, system-wide access to Rosetta Stone Solutions language learning will begin November 1. For more information visit tinyurl. com/hwqo2sq.

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JUDE’S CULINARY JOURNEY

By JUDE WATERSTON

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arlier today, I went outside and leaned on the wooden rail of the front porch and looked down at what had become of my garden. Some people find pulling and tugging at weeds cathartic. I am not one of those. The ground was so overgrown with grass and weeds that I could no longer make out the globe basil, sage, or tarragon plants. Maybe they had already bit the dust, but there was no way to tell. I could see there were still some usable chives, flat-leaf parsley, oregano and a slim plant or two of sweet basil, though these too were half-buried. The tomato plants hung like skeletons, a

handful of tomatoes still dangling from a few vines, and the cucumber patch consisted of brittle, crinkled, brown leaves. On the advice of a Master Gardener, back in spring I had uncharacteristically planted both thyme and rosemary in pots on the porch. They hadn’t grown profusely, but were still in excellent shape, and I realized the recommendation had been so they could be brought inside for the winter. Since my sister and I are weekenders, this isn’t a viable option. Indoors, the plants would dry out during the week and soon die. Still, I was happy to have them and a handful of other herbs to use in the next few weeks, unless a frost kills

the ones planted in the ground. So far we have been lucky. Cooking with fresh herbs is totally different than with dried. It transforms every dish. Each April when we open the house after a three-month hiatus, I wait with great impatience for the first week in June when I can finally plant my herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. The growing season in our area is short and sometimes made shorter by uncharacteristically cold weather in late August or early September. This ruins the flavor and consistency of the tomatoes, toughens the skins on cucumbers, and destroys the more delicate herbs. But when the herb garden is at its peak, I dip into it daily. I grow three types of basil: traditional sweet basil, Thai basil, and what’s referred to as either pistou or

globe basil. The leaves of the latter are tiny, and the plants look like miniature well-manicured trees. Chives return on their own each year, and I plant Italian flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, French tarragon, lemon or regular thyme, and, finally, oregano and sage (though sometimes neither). Mint grows like a wild beast both inside and outside the garden; luckily I am fond of it. I have zip luck with cilantro, a favorite herb of mine, as well as with dill. The garden’s demise is genuinely depressing to me. So, while I have a tiny window left, I am taking advantage of what it still has to offer. Breakfast this morning was soft scrambled eggs with torn basil and chopped flat-leaf parsley, grated Parmesan and Romano (sheep’s milk) cheeses. For lunch I am marinatContinued on page 12

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IBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Farmers are busy people. Busy during planting season, during the harvest, and generally busy on a day-to-day basis. While they work on growing their product, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to lose sight of marketing and selling that product. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where certain programs and initiatives can step in to help. At the first Catskills Farm and Food Conference, held at Cornell Cooperative Extension, speakers from various groups came to present to farmers, food business entrepreneurs and community members from far and wide. The day-long event included workshops, panel discussions and a tour of the new Catskills Kitchen. The workshops focused on product, promotion and packaging and included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marketing your Food Business,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thinking Outside the Box: Packaging and Distributing Your Product,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starting from Scratch: Processing 101,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food Processing Rules and Regulationsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food Labeling: The Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ts.â&#x20AC;? During lunch, there was a speaker from the Taste NY and the Grown and Certified Program, which are initiatives of New York State Department of Agriculture. The Taste NY initiative was launched by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2013. It promotes New York Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food and beverage industry. Locally produced products are sold at cafĂŠs, concessions, stores, events and bars. There are multiple locations including the Javits Center, Grand Central Station and the Long Island Welcome Center, which had just opened the day before, and new locations will be added. This program basically allows farmers and food producers to get their products (from beer to vegetables to maple syrup) into stores, and it connects the dots between agriculture, food and the consumer. There was a panel discussion with representatives from Pure Catskills, Hudson Valley Bounty, The Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub and Lackawaxen Farm Company. Sky Ballentine of Lackawaxen Farm Company based in Honesdale, PA said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand how difficult it is to move perishable product.â&#x20AC;? His company works with 25 to 30 farms to distribute their goods in both wholesale and CSA packages (Community Supported Agriculture). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only does it help growers find ways to move their product, but it also helps people and businesses source their products,â&#x20AC;? Ballentine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to get creative.â&#x20AC;?

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Jen Flad of the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency explains the Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub. Hudson Valley Bounty is a web portal for farms and agribusiness to list their business. Close to 500 farm and food enterprises throughout the Hudson Valley are featured on the site, which is searchable by county, with interactive maps pinpointing each farm or food business in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Rensselaer and Washington counties. Each business listing is free and can include product lists, photos, maps and wholesale and contact information. Pure Catskills is a regional, buy-local campaign developed by the Watershed Agricultural Council to improve the economic vitality of the community. The guide represents nearly 300 diverse farm and forest-based businesses, restaurants, local artisans, accommodations and other non-profit organizations throughout Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster counties. The Catskills Food Hub is a new initiative of the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub Inc., a not-forprofit corporation that is currently in formation. Jen

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Flad of the IDA said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see a lot of synergy between the food hub and the folks sitting up here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting. There are a lot of options.â&#x20AC;? The food hub will provide a way for farmers and food producers to sell to regional businesses and organizations, providing a web-based marketplace and integrated transportation service. According to a press release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;More broadly, the Catskills Food Hub will improve public health, as area institutions serving local residents will have better access to nutritious locally and regionally grown and produced products.â&#x20AC;? Farming is a quintessential business to New York. Farms cover 23% of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land area (7.1 million acres), and New York is home to over 36,600 farms. The farming industry generates over $4.4 billion for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual economy. Further, there are nearly 3,600 food processors that make a variety of specialty items in New York. Organizations like Cornell Cooperative Extension and the people they brought to the Catskills Farm and Food Conference provide a network of resources for these farmers.

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Halloween parade and celebration

LIBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Town of Libertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Halloween Parade will take place Saturday, October 29. The parade will step off at 12 noon in front of the Elks Lodge, and marchers and floats will journey down Main Street. There will be judging of floats and costumes prior to the parade, and awards will be handed out afterward at the Liberty Main Street Stage. Bags, doughnuts and cider will be given out to all children in costume. There will be a Trunk or Treat sponsored by C.A.C.H.E. from 12:30 to 4 p.m. DJ Storm, with music and games donated by Gossip Entertainment, will provide atmosphere; and refreshments will include cider and cookies donated by ShopRite of Liberty. The rain date is Sunday, October 30 with lineup at 1 p.m. and step off at 2 p.m. Visit www.townofliberty.org.

Trunk or Treat in Damascus DAMASCUS, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Damascus Community Center is planning a Trunk or Treat event at the township building, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., on Saturday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be candy and treats from the trunks of cars in the parking lot, and events and games for children of all ages inside. You can also head out to the haunted pavilion, guided by costumed ghouls with lanterns, to the scary stuff. Admission costs $2 per child, or $5 per family. There is no charge for adults bringing children.

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CALLICOON, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Youth Center sponsors a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costume parade down Main Street on Saturday, October 29. Line-up is at 12:45 p.m. behind the Delaware Free Library, and the parade starts at 1 p.m. Games and treats at the Delaware Youth Center will follow the parade. For more information call 845/887-5155.

HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The fifth annual Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) Halloween Bash will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. It is a costume competition and dance party for adults and is BYOB. Prizes will be awarded for scary, funny, sexy, best couples, historical and best overall costumes. Live music will be provided by Steppin Eddy, and food will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $10 with costume, $15 without a costume and are available at the door. The bash is a fundraising program of WCAA. For more information call 570/253-1000.

Halloween dance concert CALLICOON, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There will be a Halloween dance concert in Harmonie Hall at The Western Hotel on Upper Main Street on Saturday, October 29 at 7 p.m. There will be performances by Mountain Wave, Noisebody and Julian Giaimo with Simon Efrein, as well as prizes and a costume competition. There will also be a fire performance by Raina Bowers, ghoulish face painting, tarot card readings and more. Tickets cost $10, first drink included. For ages 18 and over. For more information call 845/887-9871.

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Thompson Halloween party THOMPSON, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children of all ages are invited to a Halloween party on Sunday, October 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Jackson Street. There is a large marquee board out front. Witches, fairy princesses, monsters, superheroes and creatures of all kinds will enjoy snacks, games and costume judging. Children are asked to come in costumeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;children,â&#x20AC;? clarifies the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizer, Bill Wallace, includes anyone â&#x20AC;&#x153;from one to one hundred.â&#x20AC;? The Halloween party is free of charge.

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MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Come to the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, for a fandom-themed Halloween on Monday, October 31 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The fandom themes will be Harry Potter, Star Wars and Dr. Who, and there will be a dark magic station to stir up the Halloween spirit. Stop by the library dressed as your favorite fictional character and enjoy a variety of activities. There will be fandom stations with crafts and a take-away treat. Children and teens who attend this program will receive a free trick-or-treating bag, while supplies last. This program is free and does not require registration. For more information call 845/794-4660 or visit www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Shadowland presents vintage radio thrillers ELLENVILLE, NY — Continuing its annual Halloween series of on-stage classic radio drama recreations, Shadowland Stages will present its 2016 Terror at the Mike program, presented as a benefit performance for the non-profit theater, on Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. The theatre is at 157 Canal St. The group will present on-stage recreations of two vintage radio thrillers: an episode of the classic series “Suspense,” “A Friend to Alexander,” a 1943 radio script which concerns a man obsessed by his dreams about Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton; and one of the earliest episodes of “Lights Out” by Arch Oboler, titled “The Dream.” The latter is about a man who has never dreamed; when he finally does it is a terrifying experience. Each radio drama will be performed (by both professional performers and community personalities) in original fashion in front of microphones with both live music and sound effects. The evening of aural entertainment will include commercials for local Ellenville area sponsors and is produced and directed by Shadowland board member Ray Faiola. Tickets for the October 29 benefit performance of “Terror on the Mike” cost $15 and are available at the door the day of the performance. For more information call 845/647-5511.

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Bluegrass band at Harmony Presents HAWLEY, PA — Maine-based traditional bluegrassfolk band, The Gather Rounders, will play Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents, said, “The Gather Rounders’ dynamic instrumental textures take flight with grace while rooted in the soulful vocals of lead singer-songwriter, Caroline Cotter. Along with banjoist Ron Cody, flatpicking guitarist Lincoln Meyers, fiddler Eric Lee and upright bassist Wendy Cody, this group is a powerhouse quintet.” The band came to life in 2013, drawing from the members’ shared love for all things acoustic, folk and bluegrass at a weekly gig at Gather Restaurant in Yarmouth, ME. With a repertoire of original bluegrass and folk and creative covers, the band has expanded to an ever-widening audience. The Hawley Silk Mill is located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early for preferred seating. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer on site prior to the shows and during intermission. Tickets cost from $19 to $22. They can be purchased online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance, 209 Main St. For more information call 570/588-8077.

LORDS VALLY, PA — The Gallery at Chant Realtors LV, 631 Rte. 739, in Lords Valley, in November and December will showcase the art of local plein air painters, many of whom have participated in the Come Paint With Me program. Some 50 paintings in a variety of styles and mediums fill the gallery walls with interpretations reflecting the four seasons of the year. The Come Paint With Me free program for artists, (soon to celebrate 20 years) encourages painters to work outdoors in natural settings. It also allows for the added flexibility of studio painting based upon the outdoor experience. This year’s show and sale reflects the creative endeavors of the artists, who throughout the year enjoy favorite outdoor and inspiring sites while communing with nature. The group exhibit officially opens on SatContributed photo urday, Novem- “Barn on the Ridge,” by Joan Polishook ber 5 with a wine and cheese reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery and runs through December 27. For more information call 570/775-7337. Continued on page 19

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alloween used to be my favorite holiday, but over the past few years, the spooktacular frivolity has gotten old, just like me. Perhaps my case of arrested development has worn off and adulthood is finally setting in, or maybe I’m just too jaded to care. All I know is that even though neighborhoods throughout the Upper Delaware River region are about to be teeming with little ones shrieking with glee while their parents attend more adult-themed festivities, I’m not sure that I’ll even go out to one of the many parties (see page 16) scheduled to occur over the next few nights. For one thing, there are the clowns. Creepy, nightmarish, downright demonic clowns are everywhere this year, and I don’t like it one little bit. For more than a few months, videos and photos of seriously menacing looking clowns have been “trending” online (www.youtube.com) and have even been a topic popping up on the nightly news. Perhaps it’s because of the political climate and the public desire to point fingers at both presidential candidates, where the word “Bozo” has surfaced on more than one occasion. Whatever the reason, it’s freaking me out. Even as a kid, I didn’t like ‘em, and in fact, I know few folks who did. My earliest memory of clowns was (like most of us) at the circus, and the rednosed, guffawing jerks in rainbow wigs tossing buckets of confetti in my face were scary. And even now, a tiny car filled with balloon animals and those who wield them (let’s face it, they all look like snakes) still makes my skin crawl. In my attempt to unravel the weirdness, I turned to the Internet, where discussion on the subject is rampant. Using “the Google” (as mom was so fond of saying), I discovered that literally tens of thousands are chiming in on the subject, including author Angela Chen (www.theverge.com) who may not have soothed my jangled nerves, but has made it clear that I’m not alone with my concerns. In an article titled “The 2016 clown panic: 10 questions asked and answered,” Chen addresses the phenomenon in detail. “Back in the middle of August,” Chen wrote, “there were claims that clowns were seen lurking in the woods outside of Greenville, South Carolina and a police report was filed.” The local news story somehow went “viral” online and copycats ensued. “A man in Kentucky was arrested for dressing as a clown and hiding in the woods,” her story continued, “and in Alabama, a woman called 911 [seriously?] claiming that she was ‘terrified’ seeing a clown in a Walmart parking lot.” Schools in Ohio were closed. A clown in New York City chased a teen out of the subway, and there have been sightings in California (let’s face it, Los Angeles is riddled with clowns), Texas, Florida and Colorado—and the list grows exponentially with each passing day. Oy. Naturally, college kids have joined in and campuses

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Trick or treat? If this photo advertising the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop’s Haunted Theatre Tour is any indication of what awaits those looking for a good scare during Halloween, my fear of clowns will surely keep me from attending, so enter at your own risk.

This scarecrow of local business owner Van Morrow in Livingston Manor is so lifelike, it’s downright scary

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The scarecrows designed by local business owners in Livingston Manor are creative and delightful as opposed to scary—thankfully, not a clown to be seen!

I’ve decorated my house for Halloween, and while it may not be frightening, fingers crossed that it’s enough to keep any clowns from crossing my threshold. across the country are crawling with “vigilante clown hunters,” and during a recent White House briefing, press secretary Josh Ernest mentioned that he “wasn’t sure if the president had been notified of the issue” (www.abcnews.com). Really? Wow, man. “Is this bizarre trend really hurting anyone?” I wondered, but in fact, a teenager wearing a clown mask

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was stabbed to death by a man in Pennsylvania (www. foxnews.com). So clearly, the clown thing is no laughing matter, and the national phobia is getting out of control. There’s even a name for it—“coulrophobia,” but my research was quick to point out that “just because there’s a word for it doesn’t mean that it’s legitimate” (www.al laboutcounseling.com). I may need counseling before the craziness dies down, and it’s my fervent wish that by the time Halloween is over, the insanity abates. Not surprisingly, my Internet search revealed that the hip-hop music duo ICP (www. insaneclownposse.com) made a statement regarding the issue stating, “There are no killer clowns, just jackasses being jackasses,” and that “everyone should just relax,” which is probably advice that I should take to heart. In my travels last week, I came across several scarecrows in Livingston Manor and wasn’t frightened at all (I may be “flighty,” but I’m not a bird!), but rather found them quite charming. Business owner Maria Bivins (www.liferepurposed.net) told me that the display “came about from a discussion of Livingston Manor Renaissance members” and that individual businesses “designed scarecrows to reflect their personalities.” Thankfully, not a single one was a clown, although the uncanny resemblance of one to local entrepreneur Van Morrow (www.mountainbearcrafts.com) was downright scary. As you prepare your costumes for the holiday, please— do us all a favor and avoid the urge to send in the clowns. As disco queen Donna Summer once famously sang, “Enough is Enough.” IMHO.

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Postcards = poetry

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Artwork by Eva Drizhal

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‘Out of Darkness’

“Springtime Lake Scene,” by John Newton Howitt

CALLICOON, NY — The November show at Gallery EVA, “Out of Darkness,” will open with a reception on Saturday, November 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Artists featured in the show will be Eva Drizhal, Nancy Wells, Bill Polyn, Elise Freda, Naomi Teppich, Ramona Jan, Rich Rethorn and Alan Wood. The artists will be present at the opening reception, and music will be provided by Jason Smeltzer. The gallery, located at 35 Lower Main St., is where owner Drizhal shows her artistic work as well as the work of other creative artists living in the area. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m., sometimes Monday, and by appointment. For more information call 845/887-3202 or follow Gallery EVA on Facebook.

Howitt: plein air and pulp

“Root Spirit,” by Nancy Wells

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Question of the week:

By Eileen Hennessy

ELDRED, NY — There will be a special presentation titled “Celebration of Plein Air” by Lori Strelecki, director of the Pike County Historical Society, on October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall, 2 Proctor Rd. During the Depression, many of our nation’s most famous artists had to compromise their artistic integrity so they’d have something to eat. That was bad for them, but lucky for the rest of the country. Some of the nation’s greatest talents worked on some of the nation’s most popular (“pulp”) publications, including Adventure, Dime Detective, The Whisperer, Western Story and The Spider. One such artist was John Newton Howitt, who in addition to his “pulp” work produced an extensive plein air opus. Besides the presentation, the event includes a standing exhibit with stunning prints and originals by other plein air painters past and present. The free event is sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association and made possible with funds from the 2016 Arts Cover of Spider Magazine, for Sullivan Decentralization also by Howitt. Program, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. For more information visit www.barryvilleareaarts. org/OurCurrentProjects.html.

ow do poets find their muses? A blank page can be daunting, as every poet knows. Enter the Tusten Historical Society, with its extensive collection of Postcard contributed by the Tusten early picture postcards Historical Society of Narrowsburg and the nearby Delaware Valley in the early 20th century. The hamlet of Narrowsburg has changed remarkably in the intervening years, but the Ten Mile River appears much the same in the 100 years that have elapsed between that spring day when it was photographed and today. Some of the postcards were early enough to have black and white landscape photographs, and of course, 1¢ stamps. The Tusten Historical Society announced a competition for the best poems inspired by these vintage postcards. The poets turned out in numbers with enthusiasm and submitted 15 poems. Then, it was up to the judges. Their work in deciding the winners was even more formidable than that of the poets. In the end, they decided it was a 15-way tie. All the poets were declared winners and awarded prizes: cold cash, divided among all of them. At the fall meeting of the historical society, several of the poets came to read their poems. Jane Luchsinger, the vice president, had printed each poem along with the postcard that had inspired it, and framed them together for presentation. One poet’s work was inspired by two postcards and another by three. In the interests of full disclosure, the author of this article was one of the poets. His entry, “A Portfolio of Masters,” was the poem inspired by three of the post cards. The framed poems with photos were put on exhibit at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg, where they will remain on view throughout November in the Community Room. The line to see the exhibit forms to the right. The exhibit was made possible by the Tusten Historical Society and partial funding from the 2016 Arts for Sullivan Decentralization program funded by the New York Council on the Arts and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

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Big Sky presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Polter-Heistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LIBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce presents Big Sky Productions in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polter-Heist,â&#x20AC;? an audience-participation murder mystery by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, on Sunday, October 30 Contributed photo at 5 p.m. in the main dining room of the Liberty Diner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polter-Heistâ&#x20AC;? cast members Ellen Proceeds from the dinner theatre event will benefit the Pavloff, back row left, Constance programs of the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Lawrence, Carol Bliefernich and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polter-Heistâ&#x20AC;? takes place at The Mouldering Pines Bob Bliefernich, and seated David Inn, where the Bogeyman Outreach Organization (BOO) Rosenberg, left, and DeLois (Cookie is holding its annual convention. As BOO members, the House) will appear in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polter-Heistâ&#x20AC;? audience will observe a sĂŠance, meet the Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident on October 30 to benefit the Greater ghost and learn dark secrets. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet Madam Zelda Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Von Schpookum, Professor Lionel Spector and moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brutal murder, it will be up to the audience to figure out whodunit. Prizes will be awarded from random drawings of all those in attendance, as well as the person who comes up with the most creative motive. Come in costume and compete for the first prize of $100. While participating in the event, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be enjoying a dinner that features your choice of filet of sole or London broil and more. Marchesin Floral & Friends â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polter-Heistâ&#x20AC;? is directed by Big Skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic director Carol Montana. Tickets are available at the Liberty Diner and the Antique Palace Emporium at 300 Chestnut Street. Tickets for the dinner and show are $40 for Liberty Chamber members and $45 for non-members. For more information call 845/292-9797 or email info@ Sat Nov 5th 9-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Sun Nov 6th 10-4 LibertyNYChamber.com.

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BARRYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted Happenings at Catskill Mountains Resort, 6pmmidnight. Haunted house, outdoor Halloween movies, face painting, pumpkin painting and more. Zacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge open before and after, serving refreshments and food. 845/456-0195.

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BARRYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DENiZEN presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Door,â&#x20AC;? 6-8pm. The exhibit will feature Woody Goldbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photographs of cemeteries. Poets of the Upper Delaware Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Collective will read works at 7pm. Poison Love will perform acoustic music throughout the evening. Costumes are encouraged, but optional. 570/576-0865.

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HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Introduction to Photoshop at Hurleyville Makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lab, 6pm. Introduction to the Photoshop interface, with tips and tricks. Participants will review the menus and tools and learn how to set up a project. Bring a flash drive. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Visit hurleyvillemakerslab.org to register.

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MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pre-K story time every Friday at E.B. Crawford Public Library, 10:30am. This program will continue to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. 845/794-4660 ext. 5.

Senior Legislative Action Committee

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SLAC, the Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County, monthly meeting at the Government Center, 10am. Guest speaker Barry Kaufman, president of NY State Alliance of Retired People, will address how the coming election can impact seniors. 845/985-7901.

Sat., Oct. 29 Autumn Evening with Bats

LAKE ARIEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join a National Park Service biologist at Lacawac Sanctuary to learn how white-nose syndrome affects bats and why bat conservation is important, 6:30-8pm. Participants will be able to see the echolocation calls of bats flying overhead as they are recorded using acoustic monitoring equipment. Registration appreciated. Cost: $5, members free.

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BARRYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at 3385 Rte. 97 (behind River Market), Saturdays from 10am-1pm, rain or shine.

Basic Bread Making

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Learn basic bread-making techniques at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County in the new Catskills Kitchen, 10am-2pm. Master Food Preserver volunteers present how to identify choice ingredients, working with various types of flour and how to properly knead dough. Members cost: $20; $25 for nonmembers. 845/292-6180.

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CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Halloween party with the David Walton Band at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm. Costume contest with prizes. No cover charge. 845/887-5500.

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ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Art exhibit and talk, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of Plein Air,â&#x20AC;? by Lori Strelecki, director of the Pike County Historical Society, at Highland Town Hall, 1-3pm. Sponsored by Barryville Area Arts Association. Exhibit with prints and originals by plein air painters past and present.

Delaware Youth Center Halloween Dance

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Halloween Dance at The Delaware Youth Center, 7-11pm. Darren Hendrickson will DJ. Prizes for best costumes of the night. Guests 21 and over invited to make a donation at the door. BYOB.

Free Fall Festival

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church hosts a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Family Fall Festival,â&#x20AC;? 2-5pm. Something for everyone: hayrides, pumpkin picking, face painting, music and free food. Parade and costume contest at 4pm. Plenty of vendors. Trick or treating. 570/828-2288.

Halloween Bash

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The fifth annual Wayne County Arts Alliance Halloween Bash at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 7-11pm. Costume competition and dance party for adults. BYOB. Live music by Steppin Eddy. Tickets cost $10 with costume, $15 without a costume. 570/253-1000.

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Liberty Halloween parade

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Town of Libertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Halloween parade steps off at 12noon, as marchers and floats journey down Main Street. Route begins in front of the Elks Lodge and ends at the Liberty Parks and Recreation parking lot. Activities follow the parade. Rain date Oct. 30. 845/292-7690.

Port Jervis Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Last day of the season at Port Jervis Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Square (by Burger King), 9am1pm. Locally sourced foods, music and handmade items.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spooky Spectaularâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Steamtown National Historic Site

SCRANTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spooky Spectacularâ&#x20AC;? Halloween events at Steamtown National Historic Site in partnership with Lackawanna Historical Society. Daytime family-friendly activities for children, ages 6-15. Enter your carved pumpkin in a contest 10am-12noon with winners announced 6pm. Scary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roundhouse Terrorâ&#x20AC;? tour for those 16 and older, 6:308:45pm. 570/344-3841.

The Gather Rounders at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Gather Rounders at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. This Maine-based band offers a unique interpretation of traditional bluegrass and folk music. Tickets: $19$22. 570/588-8077.

Trail of Treats

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Light in the Night Safe Zone Event at the Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. (across from Beach Lake Fire Hall). A positive night of treats, music, face painting and fun for all ages. Free event. All are welcome. 570/729-7011.

Trunk or treat

DAMASCUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trunk or treat at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., 6-8pm. Off Route 371, near the Damascus/Cochecton bridge. Continue up hill; look for signs. $2 per child; $5 per family. Games, prizes, food, costume contest.

Sun., Oct. 30 Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Decorative painting artist and Zentangle master Linda Cobb at Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Rd., across from Peckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. Part of the Fall Speaker Series. 845/557-6391.

Lackawaxen EMS Tricky Tray

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tricky tray/flea market/bake sale fundraiser, 11am-4pm.

Play Scrabble

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Play Scrabble at Wayne County Visitors Center, 32 Commercial St., 2pm. Donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County. 272/7774000.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spooky Spectaularâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Steamtown National Historic Site

SCRANTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spooky Spectacular,â&#x20AC;? special Halloween events at Steamtown National Historic Site in partnership wtih Lackawanna Historical Society. 570/344-3841.

Mon., Oct. 31

Tues., Nov. 1 Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Caregiver Support Group

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 6-7:30pm. Open to all caregivers/family members of people with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or related dementias. Refreshments served. 845/866-3247.

Historic photo exhibit

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The opening of a permanent photographic exhibit on famed 1890s author Stephen Crane, at Port Jervis Free Library, 10:30am. The exhibit primarily uses photos to tell Craneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story through images of Port Jervis as he would have known it. Available during the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours.

Pike Imaging Council (PIC)

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pike Imaging Council, a group of photography enthusiasts from the greater Milford, PA area, meet at Belle Reve Senior Living, 2nd Floor, 404 E. Harford St., 6:30pm. Each month members enjoy a presentation about photographic techniques and genres. Members also critique each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital or print images. 845/781-3250.

Tai chi class

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sifu Master Christopher Lee offers instruction in traditional long-form Wu-style tai chi at the Honesdale YMCA, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9am. Classes also include training in Qi Gong. For those 18 and older. 718/963-3686 or 570/253-2083.

Wed., Nov. 2 Business Group @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Business Group meets the First Wednesday of the month at Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 10:30am-12:30pm. Meet with like-minded professionals, share ideas, explore social media, design marketing materials, learn new technologies and more.

Cheese-making training

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hands-on three-day artisan cheese-making training at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, 9am-4pm. Workshop by Peter Dixon of Parish Hill Creamery, Westminster Artisan Cheese-Making, and Dairy Foods Consultant. Cost: $400. 845/292-6180.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Wednesday at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Thurs., Nov. 3 Book talk: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Borscht Beltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Marisa Scheinfeld will give a book talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Borscht Beltâ&#x20AC;? at E.B. Crawford Public Library, 6:30pm. 845/794-4660.

Cheese-making training

Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continuation of three-day artisan cheese-making workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. 845/292-6180.

Toddler story time

LOOKOUT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Joseph Church in Rileyville hosts a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snack â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Paintâ&#x20AC;? at the Equinunk Firehouse, 5-8:30pm. Fundraiser for a new social hall planned for the church. Paint a Christmas scene on a ginger jar. Snacks, desserts and beverages. Wine is not included, but you can BYOB. Cost: $40. 570/224-4934.

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support Mondays at Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more. MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toddler story time every Monday at E.B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. Early literacy program for toddlers and their caregivers. This program uses rhymes, books, crafts and finger plays to develop skills that will help children get ready to read. 845/7944660 ext. 5.

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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company AYTK Trading, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/12/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1303-53 St., Ste. 74, Brooklyn, NY 11219. General purpose. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Ellis Racing Stables LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on September 14, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located is Sullivan County, New York. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : Bradford J. Harris, Esq. P.O. Box 852, 242 E. Broadway Monticello, NY 12701 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Oak Stone Feeders LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/1/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 390 Callicoon NY 12723 General Purpose LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Pleasant Street Development LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/7/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, c/o Steven Kurlander, 390 Broadway, #5, Monticello, NY 12701. General purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is Blooming Gardens LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/13/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 646, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Purpose: General.

mail process is: c/o Stuart Salenger, 1291 Cold Spring RD, Forestburgh, NY 12777-6322 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

York Secretary of State’s office on August 2, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located is Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 8870 State Route 97, Callicoon NY 12723

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company PRC Bridge, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/19/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1460 Broadway NY NY 10036 General Purpose LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Oumrim’s Transportation LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : August 03, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : Mustapha Oumrim 46 Devils Road Lake Huntington, NY 12752 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Name: Philwold Cabins LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on September 19, 2016 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

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Curtain call for two teams By TED WADDELL

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women in it merely players… they all have their exits…” (Excerpted with apologies to William Shakespeare from “As You Like It,” Act II, Scene VII.) In taking a page from the classics, a couple of local boys varsity soccer squads drew down the curtain on their regular season competition last Wednesday afternoon. In non-league play, the Class D Eldred Yellow Jackets (5-10) defeated the hometeam Class C Bulldogs of Sullivan West (1-14), edging their rivals 2-1 by the final buzzer. In the closing minutes of the first frame, Eldred’s Eric Binkowski collided skull-to-skull with Joseph Rogers of the Bulldogs, as both really got their heads into the game, once again proving that soccer can indeed at times be a full contact sport. Both booters went down for an eight-count, but recovered to sit out the game with icepacks on their respective noggins.

TRR photos by Ted Waddell

Eldred’s Alan Kantoff battles with Brandon Decker of Sullivan West.

Sullivan West’s Joseph Rogers contends with Eldred’s Stanley Maloney as Tim Haas closes in on the action.

Sullivan West scored first at 16:03 in the opening half as Efrain Martinez popped it into the net off an assist by Will Siegel. At the 19:03 mark, Eldred’s Stanley Maloney tied it up 1-1. In the second frame, the Yellow Jackets delivered their final and game-winning sting of the game at 8:45 as Joseph Santoro scored on a cross by forward Christian Schadt that bounced off the home team goalie, and Santoro sent it into the net on the rebound. “I think they played with a lot of heart… they worked hard this season; they never gave up,” said Debbie Owen, longtime coach of the Bulldogs booters. She noted the team was hampered by a lot of injuries this year, and as result players had to cover for each other by taking over unfamiliar positions on the field. The 2016 Bulldogs varsity soccer squad was com-

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ctober is all but behind us, and the falling leaves tell of the upcoming colder weather on the way. However it is also the tail end of Indian Summer, when mild days bring out some late-season insect life and even some last-minute reptiles and amphibians. I spent an afternoon in mid-October staking out my friend’s flower garden and the surrounding lawn and field; I spotted a variety of pollinators and a fair amount of other insects on a sunny afternoon that saw high temperatures in the high 70s. The images for this week’s column are a small sample of some pollinators taking advantage of late-blooming flowers in the garden and surrounding areas.

TRR photos by Scott Rando

The American lady is a butterfly that can be spotted into November during mild fall days. It can be seen feeding on nectar from flowers that include goldenrod and milkweed. Adults of this species hibernate over the winter. This individual has found my friend’s sunflower. Orange sulphur butterflies are frequently spotted around meadows and open areas. As adults, they feed on nectar from the same wildflowers that the American lady seeks. October is the last month of fall of their flight. As long as there is nectar to be had, honeybees will forage for it, as well as the pollen of flowers. A flower garden provides a good autumn source of these items that are taken back to the hive. An average hive in the wild may consume up to 30 pounds of honey over the winter as the bees cluster together and shiver their flight muscles to generate heat.

Syrphid flies, or hover flies, are one of many species of flies that mimic bees by their appearance. Unlike bees and wasps, syrphid flies do not sting, as they have no stinger. Syrphid flies are considered beneficial, because their larva eat aphids, and as adults, they help to pollinate flowers as they forage for nectar.

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