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Wind turbine proposed for Liberty schools

By FRITZ MAYER

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IBERTY, NY — To convince people that a wind turbine for the Liberty Central School District is a good idea, Malcolm Brown likes to talk about line loss. When electricity is generated far away from a customer and is carried over wires to the customer, there is always a certain amount of line loss, or electricity that never makes it to the customer’s facility.

In the case of the Liberty school district, the amount of line loss is nearly 10%, and in 2013 the cost to taxpayers was $12,097. To Brown, it doesn’t make sense that taxpayers should pay for electricity that the district never uses, and if the district were to receive all, or nearly all, of its electricity from a nearby wind turbine, that would nearly eliminate line loss.

Brown, who founded the radio station WJFF and who was instrumental in the growth of community-owned wind turbines in Hull, MA, has been advocating for a turbine for the district for months, and on October 16, Wes Slaymaker, president of Wind Energy Systems, gave a presentation to a small group of residents and interested parties at the library and media center at the high school.

Slaymaker said that the goal of the project is to build a wind turbine that will then be leased, with the leasing entity selling electricity to the school at a reduced rate. One outfit that might lease it is called United Wind, which says on its website it “is the only company that has the knowledge and capability to offer the first ever littleto-no money down leasing option to small wind customers in the United States.” The company is focused mostly on projects in New York State and has 37 lease projects underway.

Slaymaker said that being a non-profit, the school can’t take advantage of tax incentives for wind projects in the way that United Wind could.

The district uses about two million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, and the size of the turbine being considered would generate just about that much power.

Slaymaker said that from an economic point of view it doesn’t make sense to generate more power than the

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Highland board okays preliminary 10.19% rate increase

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LDRED, NY — Last winter’s unusual snow and cold paid another visit on October 14 as the town board approved a 10.19% tax rate increase that would fund its preliminary $2.2 million budget for 2015.

There will be a series of public hearings on November 4, relocated to the senior citizens’ center, due to the conflict with Election Day at the town hall.

The preliminary budget’s tax levy of $1.803 million and overall spending may only be reduced after the upcoming hearings.

The final budget vote is scheduled for a Thursday, November 13 town board meeting at the town hall. It was rescheduled from its normal second Tuesday because of the Veterans’ Day holiday falling on that Tuesday.

Despite the tax increase, general fund spending would increase only 0.82% in the preliminary budget, Supervisor Andrew Boyar said.

He said the rate increase was the result of unusually high winter road maintenance costs: materials and overtime and heating costs, combined with a $553,000 reduction in the overall value of the town’s tax base, which customarily grows by 2% annually.

Boyar said additional costs include a scheduled 3% contract pay increase for highway workers, a 4% increase in insurance costs (due to increased coverage levels) and requests for increased funding by the town’s emergency services.

Boyar explained that winter highway costs were the biggest hit because a year-end surplus, the unexpended balance of which usually goes to reduce new taxes, was “diminished.”

Last fall, a $315,000 unexpended balance reduced new taxes. This year the town has only $150,000 for that surplus, Boyar said.

The town highway department usually contributes to the surplus, but this year there is no highway surplus anticipated. Boyar said he hoped savings in the year’s last three months might reduce the tax increase before a final budget is approved next month.

The unusual tax increase will also require the town to bypass New York’s mandated 2% property tax cap.

Public hearings related to Highland’s 2015 budget at the town senior citizens’ center will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Among the budget requests are the those for the Yulan

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Highland resident and Sullivan County VFW Commander Peter Carmeci on October 14 presented his donation of this print of a painting by American contemporary artist Jasper Johns. The framed print will be hung in the town hall. ($138,300, up $4,000) and Highland Lake ($65,150, up $2,050) fire departments, American Legion Ambulance Service ($25,000 no change) and Sunshine Hall Library ($11,000 up $500).

The town budget hearing will begin at 7 p.m.

At 8 p.m. a hearing is scheduled on the local law that would allow a tax-rate increase above 2% in the budget.

Three of the five board members must vote approval for that local law to pass.

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Fisher back on Conservative line

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IN BRIEF Blood tests negative for Frein

Race for judge goes to court twice

By FRITZ MAYER

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INGSTON, NY — Lisa M. Fisher, 47, a Kingston attorney who is seeking election to the Supreme Court in the Third Judicial District, which includes Ulster, Sullivan and five other counties, is now back on the Conservative line, and is also running on the Republican line.

Fisher won the backing of the Conservative Party at their convention, but that was challenged by Richie Stack, the Albany County Conservative Party chairman. He argued that there was Contributed photo faulty representa- Lisa Fisher is facing off against Justin tion of the Conser- Corcoran in a race for a seat in the bench vative Party mem- in the New York State Third Judicial District, bers from the vari- which includes Sullivan and Ulster counties. ous districts.

On October 6, State Supreme Court Justice Andrew Ceresia agreed with the complaint and ruled that the convention was improperly conducted and that Fisher could not run on the Conservative Party line.

State Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long said at the time that Stack only brought the suit because he supported Fisher’s Democratic opponent, Justin Corcoran, who is also running on the Independence line. On October 17, the appellate court reversed the lower court’s decision and ruled that Fisher could run on the Conservative line.

Fisher has portrayed the court battle as an attempt to keep a qualified woman jurist out of the Third District, which currently has 11 male judges. At the time of the lower court ruling, Fisher said, “The decision to deny me the wishes of a party’s choice for election just spurs my campaign to bring women and ethics to the bench. Women are told to wait our turn yet are denied the opportunity to even get in line.”

After the reversal, Fisher’s campaign put out a press release with several members of the Conservative Party taking shots at Corcoran.

“We are pleased that the court saw through this frivolous effort to deny Lisa Fisher the Conservative Party line”, said John J. Faso, chairman of the Republican Judicial Nominating Convention. “It is a shame that Corcoran and his allies spent so much energy trying to prevent a qualified female candidate like Lisa Fisher from appearing on the ballot this November.

“Our convention was conducted according to state law and party rules. Lisa Fisher won fair and square. It is too bad that Corcoran’s allies tried to thwart the will of Conservative Party delegates and at the same time wasted time and money for county boards of elections,” said Michael Buttino, vice-chairman of the Greene County Conservative Committee and a delegate to the judicial nominating convention.

Corcoran did not reply to a request for comment.

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Milanville man dies in fire MILANVILLE, PA — Wayne County Coroner Edward R. Howell said that Gary Tyler Sr., 54, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a fire that broke out in his home on October 19.

More than 100 firefighters from Wayne County and Sullivan County in New York arrived to battle the blaze at 54 Atco Rd. in Milanville on Sunday evening.

Gary Tyler, who at one point had a well-drilling business, was well known in the area.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Death in car accident DYBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — Wayne County Coroner Edward R. Howell was called to the scene of a one-car accident in Dyberry Township on October 20. The victim was 20-year-old Joshua Florance of 73 Stevenson Spur Rd., in Honesdale.

A press release from Pennsylvania State Police says Florance was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta south along State Route 191, when he lost control of the vehicle. The car spun around clockwise, “and left the roadway along the west berm and impacted with a utility pole, coming to final rest.”

Howell later pronounced Florance dead at the scene.

PA marijuana bill put off HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Allegheny) said he’s disappointed the state House of Representatives avoided a vote on his amendment that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

“We had the opportunity to improve the lives of Pennsylvania families suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis and other horrible conditions who would benefit from a medical marijuana prescription. Unfortunately, the Republicans decided that other matters are more important than this critical health care issue, which has overwhelming support from people across Pennsylvania,” Gainey said.

BLOOMING GROVE, PA — On October 16, two separate homeowners at two locations in the Cresco area reported finding blood at their residences. One residence had what appeared to be blood droplets on the deck of a covered porch. The other location was a residence in close proximity to the first. That residence had what appeared to be blood on the inside of a rear door of an enclosed porch.

Samples were collected and lab analyses were conducted. The blood droplets on the first home were confirmed to be human blood, but DNA testing was negative for Eric Matthew Frein.

Testing on the stain collected at the second residence proved not to be blood at all.

Pennsylvania State Police determined that neither of the two investigations are connected to the search for Eric Frein.

Law enforcement will continue to search vacant cabins and homes in and around the search area as likely locations for him to obtain what he needs.

Police also report there was a possible Frein sighting at approximately 2 p.m. on October 19. A police officer from Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department observed a man dressed in green in the woods. He lost visual contact with the man through the woods.

A search of the area was conducted, but no one was located.

Residents are reminded if they access cabins and find items disturbed or missing to leave the cabin immediately so as not to disturb any evidence, and contact 911 or the tip line at 866/326-7256. They are asked to continue to be vigilant.

Narrowsburg men arrested LUMBERLAND, NY — On October 19, New York State Police at Liberty were called to a disturbance at a residence in the Town of Lumberland. Upon arrival, troopers learned from the occupants that two men had forced their way into the home, displayed and threatened the use of a firearm, and assaulted one of the occupants. One occupant sustained minor injuries.

Officers located and arrested Steven Campfield, age 52, and Tommie Campfield, age 48, both of Narrowsburg.

Both were charged with burglary. Tommie was additionally charged with criminal use of a firearm and menacing. Steven was additionally charged with assault.

Both were arraigned in the Town of Thompson Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail.

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Sullivan launches new charter commission To recommend changes to the legislature

By FRITZ MAYER

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Wes Slaymaker, president of Wind Energy Systems, proposes a wind turbine to provide electricity to the Liberty Central School District.

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school would use because selling electricity back into the grid brings a lower price.

Slaymaker said he is considering several locations for the wind turbine, including one on the ridge behind the golf course on Route 25, and another one off Revonah Hill Road. He said it would not be feasible to put the turbine near the high school, because the school is located at a lower altitude than the other locations being considered and would therefore generate less electricity.

He said the average annual speed of the wind at one of the sites being considered was about 15 mph, while the speed of the wind at the high school might be half that amount or less. He said more wind is available in fall, winter and spring when students are in school, and less in the summer when they are not.

To get the electricity from the turbine to the school buildings, a line would be run under village roads and thus would require cooperation between the landowner, village officials and the school board, and the formation of some sort of entity that would actually own the turbine. That entity, however, would not bear any of the risk of owning the turbine, which would fall to the leaseholder.

Slaymaker said that down the road, repairs to the turbine would be needed, and those repairs and maintenance would be built into the budget.

Lisa Daniel, who founded the non-profit wind-advocacy group “Windustry” 18 years ago in Minneapolis, said the turbine could be worked into the curriculum of the schools. Brown said the turbine would be a source of community pride, as the ones in Hull, MA are.

William Silver, the superintendent of the school district, said he is interested in the proposal, “In part because it’s an interesting and unique project, and in part because it has the potential to save us money on our operational cost every year. But I still think it’s a work in progress, and we’ll have to see how Malcolm Brown and Wes Slaymaker make out in talking with the state agencies about rebates,” and whether local elected officials are interested in the effort.

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ONTICELLO, NY — The last commission to examine the Sullivan County Charter was convened in 2005. It met twice a month for two years and ultimately recommended changes to the county.

This process is scheduled to occur every 10 years, so the county legislature is beginning the process of forming a new commission, and the co-chair of the previous commission, Robert Green, met with the legislature to give his input on how the process might play out.

He said that last time around, the commission was full of dedicated people, albeit representing the entire political spectrum. By way of illustration he said, “I’ll give you the example of three people: me, Dick Riseling and Noel van Swol.

We’re talking about three people who were totally different. One was completely left, one was completely right and I’m a centrist;” but despite various differences, “everyone got along well,” and they all were dedicated to the task.

Legislator Cindy Gieger said she thought the legislature should give the next commission direction in advance of its members’ deliberations. She said, “I would like to see this legislature review the charter and make recommendations, guidelines for the commission ahead of time.”

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Robert Green was the co-chair of the commission that examined the Sullivan County Charter in 2005.

Legislator Jonathan Rouis said, “The spirit of a charter commission is not necessarily from the ground up, but they are supposed to take a new look at the entire charter… it’s not just to build upon what was already in place… but it’s to review the whole charter, to make sure it’s still a viable… governing instrument for the next decade. So input first, defeats the purpose of the independent review.”

Green said he agreed. He said to the legislators, “Our job was to take the charter independent of you.” And he said they started by reading the entire charter and asking questions about it of the county attorney Sam Yasgur, and the treasurer and former county attorney Ira Cohen.

But a bit later in the meeting, Gieger

read from a state government document that said, “‘In establishing a charter commission a county legislative body may endow it with broad authority to determine the scope of its own concerns, or it may give the commission specific directives.’

So that’s what I’m advocating for.”

Rouis said last time around all of the legislators were interviewed by the commission, and they made the members aware of issues each of them thought should be addressed. That would serve as input.

In discussing the final report of the commission to the county legislature in 2007, Green said that while there was a great deal of support from county officials, “At the end we felt the recommendations were not completely digested by the legislature at the time and a formal feedback probably should have been given to the commission.”

Rouis said, “They spent two years creating the recommendations, and there was a lot of ownership and rightly so, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the legislature is going to agree with all of them. As a legislator at the time, Rouis said, “We agreed with some of the recommendations, and some we didn’t, as a collective legislative body.”

County chairman Scott Samuelson said the commission would be discussed again by the legislature next month.

Monticello Casino and Raceway bans patrons under 18

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — Earlier this month, Monticello Casino and Raceway (MCR) announced it would no longer permit anyone under 18 years of age to enter the facility. Before that the policy was that people younger than 18 were allowed in some non-gaming areas of the facility.

But that changed with the new policy on October 10, which was instituted with authorization from the New York State Gaming Commission.

MCR said in a press release, “As a responsible member of the gaming industry, Empire wants its guests to enjoy the entertainment value offered at MCR but is also committed to the prevention of underage gambling. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets, wager on horse races and play video gaming machines (VGMs) in New York.”

Prior to the implementation of this new policy, underage individuals, with adult supervision, were permitted in certain

non-gaming areas of MCR. The purpose of this new policy is to serve as a deterrent to adults who are tempted to permit their underage children to join them on the gaming floor, as well as to remove the temptation of unauthorized gambling by youth who may attempt to sneak on the gaming floor and who are too young to recognize the risks associated with underage gambling.

MCR said it supports the New York Responsible Play Partnership’s “Under 18?/ We Check ID/It’s The Law” educational initiative, and its employees have received training on underage gambling.

“We understand that there are social costs associated with underage gambling and unattended minors, and we support the development of education, awareness and prevention programs to address these concerns,” said Nanette Horner, Empire’s chief counsel, chief compliance officer and chair of Empire’s Responsible Gaming Committee.

Joseph D’Amato, chief executive officer of MCR, said, “The new policy should help remove the temptation of underage

wagering within the facility.”

James Maney, executive director of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, said, “Research indicates that adolescents are at high risk for developing a gambling problem. Therefore, we applaud Empire in taking this significant step towards preventing underage gambling at their facility and raising awareness of underage gambling.”

A document prepared by the council said the brains of teenagers react differently to various situations than those of adults and teenagers. It says, “Teenagers drinking, smoking or gambling for the first time may appear to just be acting irresponsibly, but we have to understand that their brains are not wired the same as the adults attempting to enforce rules. Teenagers are making decisions that make sense to them—as best as their brains will allow them to reason, even when the decisions put them in dangerous situations.”

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Damascus seeks new tax fund for road building projects

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AMASCUS, PA — A new tax fund dedicated to large scale road building projects moved one step closer to becoming a reality, when a resolution supporting its establishment was adopted at the October 20 Damascus Board of Supervisors meeting. Originally envisioned by Chairman Jeffrey Dexter and operations manager Steve Adams as a potential solution to the township’s urgent need for money to rebuild roads washed out by hurricanes Irene and Sandy and buckled by last year’s extreme winter weather, no portion of the new fund would be used for routine road maintenance. Instead, it would be used exclusively for major road-building and rebuilding projects, Jurgenson and Chicopee roads among the first to be undertaken.

The new tax fund proposal will be advertised for one month and be the subject of a public hearing before it is submitted to a town board vote. Citing diminished tax revenues in recent years combined with dramatically in-

creased need for money dedicated solely to road building and road restoration projects as the reason for the new tax fund proposal, Supervisor Joe Canfield said that, if approved, the proposal would mean an approximate $30 increase for every $100,000 of assessed value. The proposal was introduced in conjunction with the proposed 2015 township budget adopted by separate resolution at the same meeting.

Canfield also said that township tax rates had been unchanged for the past nine years, largely because revenues from land-sale transactions had been sufficient to offset township expenses. Lately, land-sale transactions have dropped sharply, along with a corresponding drop in new building permit applications, another previously dependable source of township revenue.

Canfield’s remarks served as a lead-in to zoning officer Ed Lagarenne’s report on revenues, or lack thereof, from fines associated with new building permit violations.

Citing a recent case in point, Lagarenne said that failure to obtain a permit prior to septic system installation had

resulted in a $1,000 fine levied against the contractor (not his first such offense) and a $500 fine levied against the property owner. Despite the fact that all of the legwork and cost associated with collection of the fines had been borne by the township, the bulk of the fine revenues were assigned to the state and county. Lagarenne went on to say that the reason that Damascus received only $8.25 of the $1,500 total fines levied is that fines normally accrue to the government entity that enacted the legislation violated; the sanitary code responsible for septic tank installation practices was of state and county origin. Urging the township to draft its own building and sanitary code ordinances, Lagarenne said that the fine revenues would make the endeavor worthwhile in the long run.

Lagarenne reminded all Damascus residents to replace their smoke detector batteries as they change their clocks from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time on November 2, and that the township is sponsoring a flu shot clinic on October 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the community center.

Managing tributaries, cooling trout and finding funding Fifth WWE conference seeks to better the Upper Delaware

By ANNE WILLARD

bank of 9,423 cubic foot per second (cfs) days available to meet “special needs,” and in most summers significant amounts of that bank have not been used. And according to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) statistics, actual releases have been 221 cfs below its own computation of water available.

Thermal stress was also addressed by Mark Hartle, aquatic resource section chief of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, who discussed water temperature data collected by his section, described a current thermal-release program being used on the Lackawaxen River in PA, and gave some suggestions as to how such a program could be implemented on the Delaware.

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ANCOCK, NY — Constructing and funding a plan to manage and restore the tributaries of the Upper Delaware watershed, promoting water releases to avert thermal emergencies that threaten trout, a fairer apportionment of water releases from the New York City (NYC) reservoirs and improving transparency in waterrelease decision-making were among the focuses of the Friends of the Upper Delaware River’s (FUDR) fifth annual Water, Water Everywhere (WWE) conference, held two days last week at the West Branch Angler Resort.

A plan to manage tributaries Graydon Dutcher, stream program coordinator for the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District, kicked off the conference discussing a stream corridor management plan that is currently in use for the upper reaches of the tailwaters, above the NYC dams. Having such a plan enables stakeholders to be proactive rather than reactive, averting or mitigating flood damage or deterioration of habitat before it occurs and allowing for rapid, sensible response should it occur.

There is currently no similar plan for the waters below the dams. The William Penn Foundation has recently committed $35 million to developing and implementing protection plans for a group of eight sub-watershed clusters in the Delaware River basin, but the northernmost cluster (Pocono-Kittatinny) ends at Cochecton. And, as FUDR Executive Director Jeff Skelding noted, care of the area around and above the dams is also well funded, being the New York City watershed. This leaves a gap between the dams and Cochecton on the Main Stem without funding for protection and restoration.

Exploring the possibility of getting such funding was the focus on the second day, which featured presentations by representatives of groups that are either funding Upper Delaware River protection and restoration programs, or implementing plans that have been funded. Presenters included Nathan Boon, program officer of William Penn, who discussed the foundation’s watershed protection

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Mark Hartle, aquatic resource section chief of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, displays a slide showing river temperatures during his presentation on thermal relief for trout in the coldwater fishery at the fifth Water, Water Everywhere conference. program, and Sue Currier of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, who discussed a plan currently under way to purchase the Long Eddy river access and hand it over to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for improvement.

Thermal stress Another concern addressed at the conference was the stress on trout in the upper river from Lordville to Hancock that occurs when temperatures are excessively high. Since 2012, FUDR and its allies have been trying unsuccessfully to get the Delaware River Basin Decree Parties (the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, and NYC) to agree to a mitigation plan developed by Peter Kolesar of Columbia University.

Kolesar recapped his plan, which involves releasing small pulses of water, scientifically calculated to lower water temperatures at Lordville by a precise amount. He emphasized that there is ample evidence that sufficient water is available for this program: for instance, the current flow-management program already has a water

• Garth Pettinger of Trout Unlimited argued that water releases from the reservoirs should be more equitably apportioned; especially when the new Croton water treatment plant comes online in May of 2015, re-enabling use of the reservoir, which was taken offline in 2008 due to quality issues. It should deliver a minimum of 45 million gallons a day (mgd) to New York City, up to a possible 290 mgd, which Pettinger says should reduce the amount NYC draws from the Delaware system.

• Paul Rush, deputy commissioner of the NYC DEP, also discussed the Croton Reservoir and the issues in getting it online, as well as detailing several other major maintenance projects on the NYC water distribution system.

• Attendees peppered both Rush and Mark Klotz, director of the NYS DEC’s Division of Water, with questions and comments about what they feel is a lack of transparency, efficacy and responsiveness with which decisions are made about the Flexible Flow Management Plan (FFMP), the regime under which water releases are determined.

Skelding, when asked what he felt were the most important things to come out of the conference, said, “I’m more optimistic than ever that a thermal release program is possible and will be implemented; and I believe we did make an impression with regard to the importance of transparency in the FFMP.”

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Elementary and career tech building issues at DV

By DAVID HULSE

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ESTFALL, PA — Things are running a bit behind schedule, but officials of the Delaware Valley (DV) School District are moving on a busy construction schedule.

New elementary school In June, DV Superintendent John Bell had hoped that by the October meeting most of the planning preparations for the $30 million Delaware Valley Elementary School (DVES) project adjoining Matamoras Airport Park would be completed and the board would be “talking turkey,” about the new $6 to $10 million Career Technology Education (CTE) addition adjoining the south side of the high school.

But three months after Bell’s original planned date, on October 16 the board approved an Act 34 resolution, the forerunner for a state-required, November 13 public hearing, which will include an overview of the district as well as details

of the new elementary school. Architect Don Flynn said he anticipated only one additional meeting with the borough council to conclude the local permitting and he saw no obstacles.

The approval came after a land acquisition meeting, which was essentially a rehearsal for Flynn’s November hearing presentation.

The 6:30 p.m. hearing will be held at the district office, prior to the board’s regular work session.

Final state approvals from the state education department would lead to ground breaking next April or May and some 14 months of construction. The new building is expected to receive students in August of 2016.

Career tech proposal The Career Tech Education (CTE) project last week was still laboring through discussion at the board’s facilities committee, where four design variations and the means to pay for them are yet unresolved.

Board members at the facilities com-

mittee session prior to the regular board meeting appeared to be leaning toward a high-end CTE project. Flynn projected the cost at $12 million, but added that “hungry contractors” may still provide lower bids.

Bell suggested that funding needs would be clearer after bids were opened in February or March.

DV will be supplementing construction funding with proceeds from the projected sale of the Santos tract, which was a prior site proposed for the new school, adding to some $30 million in borrowing budgeted over several fiscal years.

Business manager Bill Hessling anticipated some $7 to $8 million would be available for the CTE project.

Board member Jack Fisher suggested that $8 million would not fund CTE and that $35 million would be required for all the proposed work.

Flynn said the earliest that a CTE project might get under way was the summer of 2016, with completion in the following summer.

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Architect Don Flynn conducts his presentation at a land-acquisition hearing at the Delaware Valley Board of Education meeting. The hearing, required by state law, is one of the final steps preceding the school district’s purchase of land adjoining Airport Park for construction of a new Delaware Valley Elementary School.

Noting an apparent CTE plurality of support, board member Sue Casey said this would put an end to discussion of a second high school in Dingmans. “We won’t have the funding. Dingmans is not going to get a high school, so stop talking about it.”

Pike to PA: Don’t mess with gas fees

By DAVID HULSE

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ILFORD, PA — With both gubernatorial candidates now suggesting new taxes of various sorts to replace the natural gas “impact fee” that Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law, Pike officials last Wednesday voiced their objections.

At the conclusion of the Pike County Commissioners’ October 15 agenda, Commissioner Matt Osterberg distributed an account of impact fees, reporting that Pike had received $571,000 in Act 13 impact fees since 2011.

“It’s important to understand that if that fee is changed to some form of tax, we’re going to lose most of that money…. We have no wells…. The money doesn’t come here anymore unless we go to Harrisburg

and fight for it,” Osterberg said.

Commissioners Chair Rich Caridi said, “When this and other little counties have to go fight for their share, it isn’t fair. We don’t have the resources or the votes.”

Continuing, he said “We may not have wells, but we have transmission lines and they are a significant impact on Pike County and we have to provide oversight… $571,000 in three years is major money for Pike County.”

The impact fee money comes mostly from still controversial natural gas fracking wells. Critics say Act 13 expedited the construction of these wells and reduced state oversight of them.

In other business, the commissioners heard comments from Newfoundland’s Sanctuary Church pastor Sean Moon and several of his parishioners, who sought

their support in efforts by People Against the National Defense Authorization Act (PANDA) to amend or overturn portions of the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Moon, a Korean-American, whose missionary father was imprisoned in North Korea during the Korean War, said it is a “racist, bigoted law that allows indefinite imprisonment of citizens—Asian Americans.”

He charged that the post-9/11 law was directed against al Qaeda and put in force “until the end of hostilities… No end is possible. You can’t end a verb,” Moon said.

PANDA charges that NDAA violates three of the original articles and five amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Moon said the commissioners’ oaths require them to support the U.S. Constitu-

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Caridi said the commissioners take their oaths “very seriously… and we certainly support the Constitution’s rights and freedoms… This is new to us. We’ve never gotten on the national stage,” he admitted.

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God did and our veterans protected them,” Caridi replied.

“Then we’re asking for a defense of the rights God gave us,” Moon said.

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Children who read

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ant to make a difference in a child’s life? Read aloud to your children, and when they are ready for books of their own, give a book to a child, or support local programs that do. Today we salute these volunteer organizations in our area for the fine work they do promoting literacy by introducing reading and book ownership to the youngest of our region’s future citizens. Even in the digital age of e-books, it is vitally important for young children to read aloud and to be read to, and to have the opportunity to possess their very own books.

According to the national non-profit organization First Book, “A rich supply of books improves reading performance regardless of a child’s economic status or even the parents’ literacy levels. But the disparity in reading scores between low-income children and children of means remains a stubborn gulf. Over 84% of low-income children are ‘below proficient’ in reading by fourth grade. The need is enormous. More than 45% of U.S. children—over 32 million—live in low-income households.

And, in the poorest communities, there is only one book for every 300 children.”

On Tuesday this week, Literacy Partners of Sullivan West (LPSW) distributed books at the Sullivan West Elementary School, located in Jeffersonville, NY. Around 600 children from pre-K to sixth grade got to choose a book to own and take home and to share with members of their families. Thanks to volunteers at LPSW and their partners, like the local Kiwanis clubs, books are distributed twice a year at this elementary school.

Recently we at The River Reporter received a post card from the Literacy Partners of Sullivan West. Maybe you did, too. The card explains that “no money is received from the school district or government agencies, so your donation of any amount is needed to put books into the hands of our children.” This is the crux of the matter: this valuable program is run completely by volunteers and is totally dependent on donations and spon-

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sorships from both individuals and businesses. On Election Day, November 4, LPSW will hold a Soup Supper (20 to 30 kinds of soup) to raise money for this project. It will be held at the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The cost of soup is $7 for eating in or taking out.

Across the Delaware River in Wayne County, PA another group of volunteers works with First Book to purchase discounted books for distribution through a number of outlets to reach youngsters whose families may not be able to afford books. These include families enrolled in the Women Infants and Children program, the county’s Behavioral Development and Early Intervention program, and to youngsters in three school districts—Delaware Valley, Wallenpaupack and Wayne Highlands—under the federal Title I education program that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families. In 2013, this local Team First Book effort distributed more than 8,000 books to young children. Unfortunately, recent changes in how First Book works with local volunteer groups has led to uncertainty in whether this local First Book team will be able to continue the program. (The group hopes to make their decision by the end of October.)

Volunteers with both of these programs report that children, especially the youngest, are often awestruck when they receive the gift of a book. “Is it mine to keep?

Can I take it home?” Such moments are moving for the volunteers, knowing that this simple first step can contribute to making a life-long difference for that child.

Another event worth mentioning is a free book swap event for young and old alike, with hundreds of free books for children included. Even if you can’t bring a book to swap, you can take books home. This event will be held on November 15 in Hawley at the PPL Environmental Learning Center, 226 PPL Dr., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (contact: pplpreserves@pplweb.com or call 570/2537001 for information).

Children who read succeed in school. They develop a love of reading that supports life-long learning.

Of all of the world’s problems, this is an easy one to fix.

Read to a child. Take advantage of free book distribution programs. Volunteer with these programs. Donate to these programs. Support your local children’s library.

We believe that any of these reading programs are an investment not only in children, but also in the future of our community.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” ―Frank Serafini Carrier Pigeons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ill-timed tax bills for Social Security recipients [Editor’s note: This letter to the Sullivan West Central School Tax Collector was also sent as a letter to the editor at The River Reporter. The writer owns property in the Town of Tusten.]

I am probably not the only retired taxpayer on a fixed income who must avail himself of the monthly payment plan of the annual school tax bill. Officials in your position should be aware that monthly Social Security checks are credited to the recipients’ bank accounts always on the second Wednesday of the month.

In November of this year the second Wednesday will be November 12. To avoid the hefty penalty of 3%, the taxpayer must make the payment of the third installment payment on or before November 3, 2014. This means to those depending on their Social Security checks as their main source of income that they must somehow manage to cram the two installment payments into the preceding month of October.

I suggest future payment schedules to be more accommodating of the senior population of the county by setting the date for the third installment to the 15th of November. I do not think that this is asking for too much.

Klaus A. Diestel Saint Augustine, FL

When the polar ice caps are gone…

I’d like to comment on Clem Fullerton’s observation that the average temperature of the earth hasn’t increased noticeably in 18 years (www.riverreporter. com/letters-editor/4302/2014/10/01/predict-temperature-year-2099-fools-errand), in his letter titled “To predict the temperature at the year 2099 is a fool’s errand.”

Imagine that someone has left the door open on a freezer containing a block of ice. The room is cold near the freezer, warmer farther away. As the ice melts all over the floor, however, the freezer gets warmer while the rest of the room gets colder. But until it’s all melted, the average temperature of the room remains about the same.

As the earth loses its polar glaciers, cold water leaks away into rivers and oceans, cooling the air around them and keeping winters cold. The average temperature of the planet can be expected not to rise much... heat and cold are simply redistributed.

The earth, however, unlike the freezer room, has a huge heat source: the sun. White snow and ice ref lect away a lot of that solar energy. But as the polar icecaps melt, the dark ground beneath them absorbs that energy, and this directly increases the average temperature.

One foot of snow can be expected to reflect away the same amount of solar energy as 10 feet of snow. Our average temperature should remain the same while this continues. But when the ice caps are all gone— and they are going—that average should be expected to rise... very fast.

So Clem is right... only a fool would try to predict the temperature in 2099. It might be frightening.

And only a fool would let it happen.

Jim Stratton Narrowsburg, NY

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MY VIEW

By Deborah Palmarini

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hat does it mean to live as one nation under God? To me it means to live with laws that create justice for all. Despite the politics of including God in decision making, God’s values of love inspire and direct good laws and actions. If you look at successes in justice, you will find decisions formed from thoughtful, kind-hearted and fair action and law. When something is wrong in our system, God’s grace works to help us be an instrument of his peace. Recently I was a witness to this grace.

There was a troubled young 11-year-old Spanish-speaking boy, walking on the streets of Liberty, frustrated, angry and scared, with tears in his eyes. An Englishspeaking policeman approached him and asked what was wrong. The boy tried to leave. The policeman blocked him. At this point, it was clear that a translator was needed to avoid an ugly ending. While normally a Spanishspeaking officer works that shift, on this occasion there was no designated translator.

Another policeman was called. The boy’s already unstable state now became worse. Eventually, three of his family members came upon the scene, also Spanish speaking, with very little English ability. No questions could be answered. The boy tried to leave countless times, and each time was a potential situation for justifiable use of force by of the police to detain him. However, thankfully the police had compassion and restraint.

As a bystander, I phoned a friend who I knew could act as a translator. When I explained the situation, she immediately came to the scene. At this point, 45 minutes had passed, and the situation was intensifying—still not much progress, working toward an ugly conclusion.

Finally, the boy’s story emerged. He had just moved here one month ago from Puerto Rico to live with his mother and had enrolled in the local sixth grade only two days

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America: One nation under God before. He also was currently on two types of medication and was prone to violence when he did not take his meds.

That evening his mother had tried to get him to take his medication. She also had expressed her disapproval for something wrong he did at home.

In the past in Puerto Rico, the boy had been told rather than choose aggressive behavior he could go walking and release the energy that way. Here, in America, the police were concerned with his safety and did not allow this method of cooling down without a parent’s supervision at night on the streets of Liberty.

Ultimately, an ambulance was called. After much communication with the diligent help of the translator, all four family members went into the ambulance so the child could be checked and to make sure his meds were good. This ending was no easy task. There were countless times this situation could have turned volatile. There were high emotions, crying and yelling, but thanks to the translator’s efforts and the police allowing the translator to convince the family to do the right thing, the family responded to the police wishes in a peaceable way.

Liberty has important business at hand to hire Spanish translators to be on call for such occasions.

Ten years ago, I became an English-as-a-second-language instructor. I see how we as Americans can help bridge this gap of communication. The old adage, “Where there’s a will there’s a way,” is true, and we suffer as a nation, if we choose to remain blind to the needs at hand.

We are each other’s keepers, regardless of any differences in age, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Creating laws to achieve justice is the goal and measure of our continued successes in America. God’s love is what makes our country great. We shouldn’t be slow to recognize that fact.

[Deborah Palmarini is a resident of Liberty, NY.]

Sham reform on the ballot

he manner in which New York redraws legislative district lines to reflect new census data is in desperate need of reform. Under the present system, legislators are responsible for the task, and they use this power to serve their own interests, not those of the voters. Incumbents competing in the general election have a better than 90% chance of being returned to office— and if you factor out those who are removed from office because they are embroiled in ethics scandals or criminal investigations, then it’s 95% (tinyurl.com/7wnf4d2).

This rigged system discourages potential challengers and voters alike. This year a full third of all legislative races will be uncontested—and New York is likely to remain the state with lowest level of voter participation (tinyurl.com/l8fubcp).

New Yorkers who bother to go to the polls on Election Day will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment that would permanently change the way Assembly and state Senate district lines are drawn. Supporters tout Prop 1 as a reform measure that would put redistricting in the hands of a commission, but in reality it keeps control of the process where it’s always been, in the hands of the legislative leaders who are responsible for the mess we’re in today.

The commission created under Prop 1 would be comprised of 10 members—two named by the president of the Senate, two by the Assembly speaker and two each by the minority leaders of both houses. No wonder Speaker Sheldon Silver (D) and Senate Co-president Dean Skelos are among the biggest boosters of the plan; between them they’d get to pick four of the 10 commission members,

while their colleagues would get to pick another four.

Two commission members would be selected by the eight legislative picks.

To attract support for Prop 1, the board of elections drafted ballot language describing the commission as “independent,” but this dubious description was challenged in court. In September, Albany Supreme Court Judge Patrick McGrath ruled that the commission, “cannot be described as ‘independent’ when eight out of the 10 members are the handpicked appointees of the legislative leaders and the two additional members are essentially political appointees by proxy.”

Prop 1 would enshrine a broken system in the state constitution, and that’s reason enough to oppose it, but there are other reasons as well. First, it gives equal power to Republicans and Democrats regardless of the support they receive from the voters, and that’s bound to produce deadlock. The amendment anticipates this outcome and offers a solution—if the commission can’t agree on a plan… the legislature gets to redistrict. In other words, we’ll be right back where we started. Critics also fault Prop 1 for requiring any new plan to show deference to existing districts, even though the gerrymandered districts that we have today are precisely the problem that needs to be addressed. Finally, if Prop 1 passes, you can be sure that the legislature will claim they’ve addressed the problem, and real reform will be off the table for years to come. If we are to revitalize the democratic process in New York, voters must reject Prop 1 on November 4 and send the legislature back to the drawing board.

[Bruce Ferguson is a resident of Callicoon Center.]

By Tom Caska

‘My dog ate my homework’ And other excuses

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all brings the changing of the foliage to the Upper Delaware Valley. Along with the falling leaves come the “slippery rail” excuse for train delays. It seems, according to New Jersey Transit (NJT), a locomotive hauling seven train cars filled with passengers, can have issues with traction because of leaves falling on the rails. The condition is so serious that trains run at reduced speeds during this time of the year to gain traction on the rail. I asked a seasoned conductor if a train ever derailed because of this “slippery rail” condition. He said “Are you kidding? Now a banana on the rail, well that’s another thing.” NJT, has various methods they use to minimize this serious condition, including sanding the rails or sending out a leaf blowing train. The result is always the same for commuters—their trip will be delayed.

We are all guilty of using excuses. I can remember as a kid, holding my head over the old steam radiator in my Brooklyn bedroom till my forehead was as hot as I could take it. Then I would run down to the kitchen to tell my mother I needed to stay home from school because I had a fever. If she was busy doing dishes or on the phone, I would have to run upstairs and start the process over until I finally got her attention to feel the “fever” on my forehead. I think it worked twice, but I was undaunted and used it over and over. “My dog ate my homework” was another classic excuse, except if you didn’t have a dog.

New Jersey Transit has a large list of its own excuses for train delays, except its excuses are much more inventive.

Various train-related delays can turn the three-hour trip to the city in to a four- to five-hour nightmare. These can include frozen switches (which can occur in the summer and the winter it seems), signal problems, mechanical issues or a disabled train ahead of us.

Conditions such as air conditioning not working the summer, or heat not working in the winter, or a leaky light fixture—these never delay a train; they are just an annoyance. Yes, the new trains have light fixtures that leak when it rains. The water becomes trapped in the fixture and drains out the front or the back depending on if the train is stopping (leaks forward) or starting (leaks to the back). This can be fun to watch as unsuspecting passengers either sit on a wet seat or get dripped upon once seated.

Riders are resilient though. On one short trip from Secaucus Junction to Penn Station the middle doors did not close and the train was able to keep going with the doors wide open. Rather than be late again, we all looked at each other, decided to back away from the door and not tell the conductor until we were off the train in Penn.

Crazy as it sounded we all agreed, and no delay excuse had to be used this day.

As the fall season rolls on there are sure to be plenty of weather related delays. Mother Nature is always a fair excuse. Good news, many company managers in New York City also commute; so employees have a receptive ear when they are calling in late to work, due to train delays. I recommend that you always bring a good book to pass the time, just in case.

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DEATH NOTICES Mary Mellan Mary Mellan, 102 years young of Highland Lake, NY, a retired owner of Mellan’s Bar and Grill and longtime resident of the area, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 21 at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Yulan; the Rev. George LaGrutta officiated.

Interment followed in St. Anthony Cemetery, Eldred, NY. Donations can be made to the Highland Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 65, Highland Lake, NY 12743.

Margaret Helen Shields Margaret Helen Shields of Honesdale, PA passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA. She was 70.

Services and cremation will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Shohola, PA at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431.

Elaine “Ollie” Wyss Elaine “Ollie” Wyss, of Carbondale, PA died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main St., Honesdale.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Free program on coping with grief LIBERTY, NY — A program on coping with grieving and significant loss will be offered on Wednesday, November 5. It will explore the ways that grief affects us physically, emotionally and spiritually.

“Grief: What Helps when It Hurts” will be held at 4 p.m. by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Caregiver Resource Center at Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center. Light refreshments will be available.

Produced by the Hospice Foundation of America, the program discusses grieving a significant loss, whether by a death or separation. The information provided by the expert panel will be useful to professionals (nurses, social workers, counselors and more), those working in palliative and hospice care, long-term care, or home care, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Pre-registration for this free program is requested by Tuesday, November 4.

Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845/2926180 or emailing Bonnie Lewis, Caregiver Resource Center Coordinator, at bjl25@ cornell.edu.

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PORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis Free Library backyard series Autumn Flower Arranging will be held Monday, Ocotber 27 in the community room of the library from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

During this class, you will learn to prepare a small pumpkin, fill it with mixed greens plus discuss freshness and design. You will also select flowers to fill your pumpkin to capture the beauty of our region’s fall colors. Take your arrangement home. If you have a utility knife and tablespoon, bring them to class.

All other materials will be provided. The class is limited to the first 15 to pay for their supplies and register. The presenter is JeanneLynn Roucken. The charge is $20 for supplies.

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Corn-shucking contest winners HONESDALE, PA — A corn-shucking contest was held recently at the Greater Honesdale Partnership’s (GHP) Harvest and Heritage Days. In the back row are Kate Bryant, Honesdale National Bank (HNB), left; Joy Hollister, Krupa Wealth Management and GHP special events committee; and Emily Barton, HNB. Seated are Jess Lawson from Buffalo, NY, adult winner and Erin Duncan, from Lakeville, PA, children’s winner.

PORT JERVIS, NY — Pinterest and Paper Crafting: Make Your Own Holiday Cards or Decorations, the third class of a three-part series, will be held Tuesday, October 28 at the Port Jervis Free Library from 6 to 7:45 p.m. In this session you will use the inspiration you discovered in class one to create beautiful, useable, Christmas or Hanukah greeting cards or decorations. Prerequisites are: having taken part one on September 30 and part two on October 7. The presenter is Anna Seniw. The charge, $10 paid on September 30, includes the supplies for this class.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

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ow, it’s getting a little chilly out there. Be careful on the slippery leaves.

Since I moved to Sullivan County, I have hit two squirrels, three rabbits and, as of Friday night, two frogs. Why do I get so upset and nearly cry when I hit them? My husband Tommy says I could never be a hunter. Speaking of hunters, there are a lot of deer that like to run out in front of my car. I drive slowly, but still you hunters have a job to do this season. Good luck to all of you and be safe.

Tommy and I had a nice lunch at St. Francis Xavier’s Church at their Two Franks Café. The first Saturday of each month, free lunch is served at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and on the third Saturday of each month at St. Francis. Both are open to all and are free. Sunday night my co-workers and I had a table at Woodloch Pines cancer fundraiser, a Night for the Cure. It featured the biggest Tricky Tray I have ever seen, with hundreds of prizes. I did not win anything, but that doesn’t matter. I had such a great time seeing so many locals out and about and having a good time with Sandy and Tom Nuttycomb.

So are you bored at home looking for something to do?

Come on out to Angelina’s on the Hill for the Red Hatters Halloween Party. It is open to all and will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes a buffet of delicious food and a night of music. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call Dolores at 845/791-0590. It should be great fun, and men are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, November 4, Election Day, the Cochecton Republican Club is having its fifth annual chicken barbeque. It will be a drive-thru at Gasko & Meyers’ parking lot. There are advance tickets only. Call Ed Grund at 845/252-7363.

On Saturday, November 8, the Marine Corps Ball will be held at The Club at Villa Roma. There will be a cash bar, dinner at 7 p.m., and music for dancing. The public is welcome. Tickets cost $35 per person. Call Bob Deman at 845/252Quick, green, energy-saving tips 7208 or John Cirelli Help save money, energy & the environment 845/252-3235 for tickets or information.

Have your heating system Have a great week serviced once a year. Replace and e-mail leenieand clean furnace filters once a month. beans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you — From the Tusten Energy Committee have news.

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Chili taste-off winners announced HONESDALE, PA — The Harvest and Heritage Days traditional Wing & Chili Taste-off was held recently and the winners were chosen.

Judges were Joe Alogna, Brian Wilken and Jonathan Fritz. First place for Best Presentation went to Sonny’s Bar & Grill and second place to MB’s Shear Expressions. First place for Judges’ Choice went to Irving Cliff Brewery for their smoky bison chili and second place to attorney Michael Lehutsky. The public had until 3 p.m. to purchase samples of all the chili that was offered and to vote for their favorite, as well as their favorite booth. The People’s Choice first place for Best Booth went to MB’s Shear Expression and second place went to Irving Cliff Brewery. First place for Best Chili went to Michael Lehutsky and second place to Theron Evanitsky. Pictured are Eric Beck and Max Cobb of Irving Cliff Brewery.

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From the collection of the Tusten Historical Society.

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

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Cliff Park Golf organizes fundraiser for Humane Society of Port Jervis PORT JERVIS, NY — The Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark relies on activities and events organized by board members, staff and volunteers to cover the financial demands of housing over 150 animals. When Angelo Cervone, a board member of the Humane Society, reached out to Joe Stead of Cliff Park Golf for Putt for Pets (a fundraising event held earlier this year), Stead was more than happy to comply. Stead and the kind people of Cliff Park Golf took it upon themselves to organize their own fundraiser. Cliff Park Golf made September 24 “Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark Day.” They donated all greens fees to the shelter. Above, Stead presents Cervone with a check for money raised for the shelter. If you would like to organize a fundraising event for the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark, call 845/856-3677 or email info@pjhumane.org.

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New coffee shop opens in Milford MILFORD, PA — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce held a ribboncutting ceremony during the grand opening weekend of the Frisky Goat Coffeehouse, 611 Broad St., on Saturday, October 4. Owner Rebecca Roa told the crowd that she named her new business the “Frisky Goat” after the popular legend that a goat-herder noticed that his goats were very excited after eating red berries (coffee) and had lots of energy.

The coffeehouse brews coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, teas as well as locally-baked treats. Open mic nights are held every Saturday night. A light lunch menu will be introduced soon. Hours are Monday to Thursday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 570/409-4848..

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS The Hampton Inn donates to support Safe Haven of Pike County and Paint Pike Purple

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MATAMORAS, PA — The staff of the Hampton Inn in Matamoras spent quite a bit of time last week sharing time and donations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and clients of Safe Haven of Pike County.

Safe Haven gratefully accepted over 30 goodie bags filled with shower gel, soap, toothpaste, make-up remover, Contributed photo warm socks and many other specialties The staff of the Hampton Inn, general manager Vanessa Rey, left, Patty for clients in need. Earl, Silvia Zolotarova, Valerie Hanson and operations manager Jason Nipp, The bags were made made up gift bags that will be given to clients of Safe Haven of Pike County. up for Safe Haven clients by the staff of the Hampton Inn in and created this gift for women who observance of the Hilton Global Week of may be fleeing an abusive situation. The Service, an annual event for the Hilton mission of Safe Haven of Pike County, chain of hotels.

Inc. is to eradicate domestic violence, Safe Haven thanks the Hilton group sexual assault, and other serious crimes and the Hampton Inn in Matamoras, through prevention, empowerment, and and the group of people who organized the promotion of social justice.

LIBERTY, NY — An Alzheimer’s caregivers support group recently started in Sullivan County. It is sponsored by the Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in conjunction with Alzheimer’s Association volunteers and staff at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty. The meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St. The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity for family members and caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or related disorders to meet and develop a mutual support system among people who understand what they are going through. It provides social contact for family members who otherwise would feel isolated, and it enables the caregivers and family members to express and work through their feelings associated with caregiving, while familiarizing them with pertinent information and resources.

The next support group meeting will be on Tuesday, November 4 at Achieve.

For more information, contact Deborah Worden at 845/292-4200, ext. 3225.

Customers of the Narrowsburg Water District The NWD will be Àushing ¿re hydrants from 5AM to 12 Noon on October 28th, and 29th. Flushing will verify the proper operation of ¿re hydrants and help maintain water quality in the distribution system. During Àushing you may notice a loss in water pressure and/or a red discoloration of the water. This will be temporary. Customers are asked to refrain from using water during this period unless absolutely necessary. Customers are also advised to drain a small portion of water from their hot water heater and check for this discoloration before resuming regular laundry washing. If you have any questions about your water service please call Superintendent Dominic Hillard at 845-252-7376 between 7:00am and 3:00pm.

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ORT JERVIS, NY — The Tri-State Chamber will present its 19th annual Tri-State Classic Race on Sunday, October 26. The event includes 10k and 5k races, with the starting line on Jersey Avenue in Port Jervis and the finish line in Riverside Park, Port Jervis. This year, the registration will be held at Riverside Park, where the runners can enjoy music, water and get ready to run. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

“The courses are fast, flat and scenic, traveling through historic sites and the beautiful Delaware River,” said race director and chamber president, Robie Mackerley.

“We have a record number of runners again this year, and we’re expecting nothing short of a spectacular event for participants, sponsors and our communities.”

For those runners who have not registered online prior to the race, they will be able to come race morning and register for either the 10k or the 5k. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends around 8:30 a.m. at Riverside Park,

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There will be music all along the course, water and Gatorade courtesy of water-stops sponsor Walmart of Matamoras, PA. The on-course musicians include Walt Edwards, Tyler Laput, Amador Laput and the Eldred High School Chorus Key Elements.

Member and Diamond Lunch sponsor this year is Texas Lunch, located on Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis. Owner George Lufty will serve hotdogs, hamburgers and sides after the race in Riverside Park.

The awards ceremony will be held in Riverside Park and medals will be awarded to all age groups, male and female. All runners can pre-register and pay online prior to the race at www.tristatechamber.org. The preregister race fee is $28 and race-day fee is $35. For more information, contact the Tri-State Chamber office at 845/856-6694 or email info@tristatechamber.org.

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lined springform pan. When it’s done, the gingerbread pulls away from the edges of the pan just a bit. This cake would also be delicious without the lemony glaze, but I find it adds the perfect tart, bright counterpoint to its rich spicy depths.

Though apples are in short supply due to a late spring frost in my area, they are abundant elsewhere in the state. And nothing says fall more than an apple cake. A friend passed along this stellar

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In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. In a large bowl combine dark brown and turbinado sugars, fresh and crystallized gingers, zest of 1 lemon and oil. Beat in egg.

Place beer, molasses and coffee in a deep pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Mixture will bubble up. Allow to cool 5 minutes.

Whisk flour mixture alternately with beer mixture into brown sugar mixture, in 3 increments. Pour batter in pan and bake 40 minutes without opening oven. Give pan a 180-degree turn and bake another 15 minutes, until cake is springy and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack. Once cool, remove sides of pan, invert briefly to remove bottom of pan and paper and set upright on a plate.

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Quickly stir in the baking powder, then fold in the sliced apples. Sprinkle a thin layer of turbinado sugar over the top.

Pour the mixture into the skillet and bake on the oven floor for 10 minutes. Then transfer the pan to the center rack and bake for 55 minutes more, or until the cake is golden brown and cooked through. It’s done when a small paring knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Fire on the mountain Fire towers of the Catskills and their vigilant observers

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HE CATSKILLS — Martin (Marty) Podskoch is afraid of heights, but that didn’t stop him from writing “Fire Towers of the Catskills: Their History and Lore.” Fascinated with these relics of our past, he visited all of the fire towers in the Catskills region and talked to the fire tower observers and their families. So how does he get to the top of a fire tower? “I just close my eyes and hold on to someone’s shoulders and follow them up,” Podskoch said.

A fire tower is a large structure on the top of a mountain, like stairs enclosed in a grid. A fire observer was someone who lived at the top of the mountain in a cabin and climbed to the top of the fire tower, called the cab, every day to scan the mountains for signs of wild fire.

The book features 23 towers, and each one gets a few pages with photographs in which Podskoch writes about its history, lore, observers and directions to get there.

Currently, five towers are open to the public. They are Balsam Lake, Hunter, Overlook, Red Hill and Tremper.

The ways in which observers reported a fire and how it was tamed changed throughout the years as new technology evolved. For example, in the 1920s, the fire observer would notify the local ranger and fire warden by telephone. From the book: “Each warden and ranger carried the following equipment to the fire: two Indian tanks, four canvas pails, two fire rakes, two fiber brooms, an axe, and two short-handled shovels.” In 1947, a fire was fought with a two-engine Grumman amphibious airplane nicknamed “The Goose.” The technology to spot and fight fire became so advanced that by the 1970s air surveillance began to replace the need for fire towers or observers. Towers began closing down, and by 1990 the last one closed, at Red Hill. However, beginning in 1997, there was a community-organized effort to save and restore the fire towers in the Catskills.

Podskoch became interested in fire towers one snowy October day when he and a friend hiked to the top of Hunter Mountain. By the time they got to the top of the mountain, three or four inches of snow had fallen. They saw smoke coming from the observer’s cabin and “a little guy came out and said, ‘hey guys, wanna come in and get warmed up?’” Podskoch and his friend went inside

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and the observer told them stories. He was a retired fireman from New York City who had returned to his hometown of Tannersville to be a fire observer. He said it was the best job he ever had.

Podskoch got to thinking, “There must be other stories of observers and rangers about fire towers,” and he mentioned the idea to a publisher from Purple Mountain Press. “In 1997, 10 years later, the publisher gave me a call and said, ‘they are trying to save the towers. How would you like to write about it?’”

“I didn’t really know what to do, but over a threeyear period I searched the towns, talked to the rangers, gathered their stories, and started writing newspaper stories about a particular town that had a tower. And people would call me up and tell me more stories. With that, I had my first book published, and I was so excited to be an author.”

Among the interesting stories Podskoch tells in the book is one about the marriage of Carolyn Yantz, one of the youngest woman fire observers in the state, to forest ranger Peter Fish. The wedding ceremony took place during their lunch break, at the top of the fire tower on Sky Top Mountain on the Lake Mohonk Mountain House property, near New Paltz, NY. Carolyn quickly changed from her tan observer’s shirt into a light-green dress and the couple wed. Or there’s the story of a fire observer who would climb the tower on the outside, like a monkey, rather than take the steps (and make it up faster). Podskoch met him at an observers’ gathering when the man was about 60 years old. “I said ‘John, it’s hard to believe you could climb that tower like you said,’” Podskoch said. “And he said, ‘Well here, I’ll show you.’ And believe it or not, he climbed up that tower.” For more stories, well, you’ll just have to read the book. Or maybe climb a fire tower and have a story of your own.

[Marty Podskoch will host an author’s talk about his book “Fire Towers of the Catskills: Their History and Lore” at the Time and the Valleys Museum in Grahamsville, NY on Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Attendees receive free admission to the museum’s exhibitions.

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Catskill authors visit a restored tower in 2013.

They are Marty Podskoch, left, Diane Galusha, Laurie Rankin (tower guide), Carol White, Tom Rankin (tower guide) and Dave White.

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The Balsam Lake fire tower

The observer’s cabin at the Balsam Lake fire tower

Fire observer Larry Baker tries to plow through the snow to get to the Balsam Lake fire tower

The fire tower at Hunter Mountain

A state police helicopter delivered supplies to Hunter Mountain fire tower where volunteers restored the cabin and painted the tower in 1998.

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’m sure you’ve heard of it. Wikipedia defines it as “an old adage, typically stated as: ‘Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.’” Ain’t that the truth. At the risk of sounding like a total nut-job, I’m also feeling the effect of Mercury being in retrograde, which, according to many, causes miscommunication, misunderstandings, mistakes and issues with all things electronic. Various astrology sites inform that this latest retrograde period began on the third of October and continues for another few days, ending its cycle on the 23rd. Delving a bit deeper, I found Larry Schwimmer (www.huffingtonpost.com) riffing on the same topic, claiming that “millions of people all over the world have become believers in the cosmic event.” He goes on to suggest that his readers will “have an epiphany that will cause [them] to exclaim, ‘So that’s why the last three weeks have been so crazy.’” His words, not mine. Mercury/ retrograde, also known as the “shadow period,” is based on the premise that “the planets influence our lives, as the moon does the tides, and that Mercury rules our intelligence, mind, memory and all types of communication” (thanks, Larry!). In other words—Murphy’s Law. Not that I need to blame some hoodoo on my own blunders, which abound throughout the year, but still… the last few days have been rife with all that apply. Without knowing that the planets were flipping out, I was doing a bit of that myself (what else is new?) as my cable went down for no discernible reason and my tablet seemed to lose its electronic mind as I made out my schedule, with no calendar popping up. Relying on memory (uh oh) I knew that I was supposed to be somewhere, doing something last Friday night, which turned out to be a reception for the winners of the sixth annual Jeff Bank Photo Calendar Contest (www. jeffbank.com), which in conjunction with CAS (www.catskillartsociety.com) invites photographers to participate by submitting their work to be “shared with the public while promoting the scenic beauty of Sullivan County to locals and visitors.”

Having submitted pics for a few years with no success, I was pleased to score a month this time around. As guests took part in refreshments, while admiring the 12 winning photos, I shook hands and slyly suggested that I can be called “Mister October” for the next year. More than likely, it’s the closest I’ll ever get to pin-up status.

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Photo credit James Carney

One of columnist Fox’s fall foliage photographs will grace the pages of the 2015 Jeff Bank calendar.

Painter Cindy Shechter’s trees can be seen “speaking” to woodcarver Paul Stark’s animals at the Stray Cat Gallery in Bethel, NY. doctor), I was thankful that gal-pal Amie called to remind me that her countrysinging-sensation husband (www.ryanbroshear.com) was slated to appear on Saturday night in Roscoe, NY (www.rocklandhouse.com) on the final leg of his “Roscoe Beer Tap-a-Trout-Town Tour” and that they expected my dog (that’s right) to be in the audience. Since I was already booked to read a chapter from my impending memoir (www.facebook.com/ yarnslingers), tentatively titled “Life in the Past Lane,” I was forced to make lastminute plans for the Broshears to have brunch with the pooch the next day. As usual, the folks having breakfast made the requisite fuss over Dharma the Wonder Dog, while I stood on the sidelines like her attendant, handing out her “pawtographs,” and nodding my head as the staff (www.theroscoediner.com) cooed and petted, ignoring me completely. It’s not necessarily “wrong,” but it ain’t right, either. Sigh.

Recalling that the self-proclaimed “queen of miscommunication,” Stacy Cohen, had invited art enthusiasts to Bethel,

Several Jeff Bank representatives were on hand at CAS in Livingston Manor for the unveiling of the 2015 calendar photo contest winners.

NY (www.straycatgallery.com) to “stop by and see what’s new,” I searched in vain to ascertain what time the reception was slated to take place, to no avail. My understanding was that a fresh installation was about to be unveiled, featuring paintings

by Cindy Shechter, in addition to works representing woodcarver Paul Stark, vintage Rock & Roll photos, Jerry Cohen’s beautiful images and more. Shechter was there, but instead of finding an opening reception, it turned out to be the last day. “Oopsie, my bad,” Stacy sheepishly grinned, “We’re calling it a ‘meet-the-artist’ day instead. Don’t quote me!”

In fact, a few of Cindy’s pieces will remain on display at the Stray Cat, while the majority of her show “Reflections from the Small Woods” will be moving

The coveted “People’s Choice” cover photo was awarded to Swan Lake’s Sarah Pennell for the 2015 Jeff Bank Calendar to Huntington, NY (www.bjsokegallery. com), so our loss (thanks, Stacy!) is Long Island’s gain (IMHO). Happy to have the opportunity for some one-on-one with the artist, who splits her time between here and the city, she shared that the trees that surround her home in Smallwood (get it?) “speak” to her and that she “tries to bring out the characteristics that they impart.”

Inspired by the “texture of the bark or the crook of a branch,” Shechter calls upon many years of training to create her expressionistic interpretation of what the tree is saying. Apparently, that type of communication is not affected by the cosmos. Even as I type, my computer is turning itself on and off. Perhaps “Murphy’s Law” isn’t done with me yet.

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New solar array at Catskill Farms

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LDRED, NY — The brutal winter of last year and its associated heating costs is one of the things that inspired Charles Petersheim to install a solar panel system at his business, Catskill Farms (www.thecatskillfarms.com). Petersheim began Catskill Farms in 2002, a business that designs, builds and sells new cottages, farmhouses and mini-houses in the Catskills. Petersheim’s business model is based on sustainability, and all of the homes the company builds are insulated with spray foam, and often include sustainable features such as an ondemand water heater.

The office of Catskill Farms used to be the Eldred Central School District’s bus garage, and Petersheim recycled materials to turn the building into an office.

This can be seen in some parts of the structure where there are different-colored panels, and in the bathroom where there are different tiles. Elements of the bus garage are still intact, such as the bus lift.

The old fiber-glass insulation was removed and spray foam insulation was applied. The next step was solar panels.

Petersheim hired Gordon Smith of Renewable Energy Solutions in Hankins (www.r-e-solutions.com) to install the panels. The process includes first looking at the past two year’s electric bills to figure out how much electricity will be needed.

The company performs a building estimate and establishes a price.

Next, they talk to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and the building inspector to get approval. After that, the panels are mounted, which took place two weeks ago. Petersheim said the building was coincidentally facing south, the perfect orientation for solar panels.

The panels are from Canadian Solar. There are 40 310-watt panels and they have a 25-year guarantee.

Petersheim said they will soon install an electronic board in the office to display how much energy they are saving, like the one used in Times Square to display national debt. The panels will offset electricity costs for the year, and will be paid off in four years.

How to make a building energy efficient, at Catskill Farms in Eldred, NY:

Step 1: Adaptive re-use. The Catskill Farms office building used to be a school bus garage. Charles Petersheim, owner of Catskill Farms, turned the building into an office and recycled materials to conserve resources and reduce waste.

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Step 2: Insulation. The bus garage had standard fiber-glass insulation, and it was in bad shape with mold and holes, allowing a lot of air to come in. Petersheim replaced it with spray foam insulation, which is four times more efficient.

Step 3: Renewable energy.

Recently, Petersheim installed a solar panel array on the south-facing roof of his office. There are 40 panels and they were installed by Renewable Energy Solutions of Hankins, NY.

How do solar panels work?

A solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity.

Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.)

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The animals of the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark desperately need your help!

Our shelter is in dire need of many renovations. From the kennels and the outside dog runs, to the cat cages and kitten housing, every area of our facility is in a serious state of disrepair.

Renovating our facilities will translate into many benefits for families and pets in our service area, which include Lumberland, Highland, Tusten and the Upper Delaware. Repairs will make the shelter safer for both humans and animals. Renovations will make operations more cost-efficient which means more funds for other shelter needs and additional services.

Please help us attain our goal by donating today to the Building Fund. You can make your tax deductible contribution of any amount you choose by visiting our Website at www.pjhumane.org, by using your portable device to scan the code below or by mailing it in to: Att: Building Fund Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark 202 Route 209 3RUW -HUYLV 1<

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS ‘Jeans and Jewels’ fundraiser

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Window art by William Landau

NACL benefit at Hennings HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Tickets to the second annual Henning’s Local benefit for NACL are on sale now. This year, the benefit will take place on Sunday, November 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Henning’s Local in Eldred (on Route 55).

Chef-owner Henning Nordanger will prepare a specialty Norwegian luncheon inspired by the cuisine of his homeland, replete with juniper gravlax, lamb and cabbage, gløgg, rømmegrøt, fårikål, and knekkebrød. Another special feature of the benefit will be a silent art auction of The Weather Project art created by 26 acclaimed regional artists. Each piece will be up for silent auction.

Tickets to the fundraiser cost $65 each and can be purchased online at www. nacl.org. Proceeds will benefit NACL Theatre’s 2014/15 programming and The Weather Project.

HAWLEY, PA — Victims’ Intervention Program’s (VIP) annual fundraising dinner dance, Jeans & Jewels, will take place Friday, October 24 at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant at 6 p.m. Come dressed in jeans and jewels or wear a dress or suit. There will be dinner, dancing and a silent auction of themed baskets with goodies, services, dining experiences and luxury getaways.

Cost for dinner and dancing is $50 per person and proceeds benefit Victim’s Intervention Program (VIP) and community members affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. VIP is a non-profit agency that was established in 1988. It works to educate the community on the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault, empower victims to make the best choices for their individual situations and invite the community to envision a world free from violence.

For information on the event, call 570/253-4401. For information on VIP, visit vipempowers.org.

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“Darby Creek #2” (2011) by Cynthia Back

‘Walk with a Sculptor’

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Roosevelt Dime

New Orleans rhythms meet Appalachian strings HAWLEY, PA — Roosevelt Dime will play at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill on Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m.

Roosevelt Dime was called a “perpetual crowd pleaser” by The New York Times. They play rock & roll, Americana and New Orleans rhythms that brings melodic banjo, blues guitar, honky-tonk harmonies, and R&B vocals. The band features players on banjo, gutbucket basses, clarinet and sax.

Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased online at www.harmonypresents.com or by calling 570/588-8077. Advance online tickets serve as a coupon for 20% off Glass Wine Bar & Bistro at Ledges Hotel.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society and Morgan Outdoors will present “Walk with a Sculptor,” an art and nature hike at the CAS Arts Center on Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Naomi Teppich will lead a tour of the 18 artists’ works in the CAS galleries.

She will discuss how the river imagery has impacted these artists’ lives and work, and will talk about their creative techniques, using the natural world as a muse for artistic inspiration.

The tour is followed by a Walk in the Headwaters at nearby Mongaup State Park, led by Teppich and Lisa Lyons, experienced hiker and owner of Morgan Outdoors. The walk begins along a stream etched in bluestone that meanders to a hidden pond.

Participants should wear sturdy shoes and consider bringing layers, water, bug spray and a camera. To register for this free event, call the CAS Arts Center at 845/436-4227 or email info@ catskillartsociety.org.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Oct. 23 Haunted House

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Third Thursday Evening Mixer

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Evening Mixer at The Arnold House, 839 Shandelee Rd., 5:30-7pm. Sponsor: Time Warner Cable Business Class. Networking, a 50/50 raffle and more. Cost: Members free. Call 845/791-4200/email office@catskills.com.

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

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale will hold a special luncheon meeting at the Himalayan Institute at 12 noon. This will include lunch and tour of the facility. At this meeting there will be a collection of hats and mittens for the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau and children and youth donations.

Fri., Oct. 24 Baked chicken dinner

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baked chicken dinner at United Methodist Church, 5-7pm.

Chef Brian Gager. Famous homemade desserts. Takeout available. Cost: $12.

845/794-7050.

Comedy Night

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comedy Night at Harmony Presents in the Cocoon Coffee House featuring Eric Neumann and Jason Salmon, 8:30pm. Tickets: $14-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Contra dance at The Cooperage

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Contra dance at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 7:30-10pm.

Beginners are welcome. www.thecooperageproject.org.

Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion

GLEN SPEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion is a haunted outdoor walking trail that runs Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm-10pm.

Show runs 25 minutes. Admission: $15 ($2 coupons available on site). For overnight accommodations visit BurnBraeMansion.com.

Haunted House at My Shady Lady

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Scary Movie Marathon for All Ages

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scary Movie Marathon for All Ages at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 11:30am-8pm. A day of scary movies and Halloween treats. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie at 11:30am, teens at 3pm, and adults at 6pm. 845/482-4350.

and dinner follows at 7:30pm. $50 per person. 845/807-8250.

age 4 and under are free. 845/583-7082.

AARP Driver Safety Program

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pike County Hands of Hope prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Broad St., 9-10am.

SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AARP Driver Safety Program at the South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. Arrive at 8:45am; no walk-ins. To register call Sonny Smith at 845/434-8922 (leave message), call after 9am. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers.

Adult Halloween Dinner Party

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tri-State Naval Ship Adult Halloween Dinner Party, 7pm first sitting. Dinner $20. Prizes for best costumes. 845/856-6289.

Callicoon Brewing: Live Music AM/FM

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AM/FM with Joe Roche & Paul Joyal live at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 9pm. Never a cover charge. 845/887-5500.

Community Driver Safety Program

KAUNEONGA LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Driver Safety Program Defensive Driving Class at the Bethel Senior Center, 9am4pm. The fee is $25 per person over 50 years of age and $35 per person under 50 years of age. 877/910-7843.

Concert: Thurman Barker and His Band

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society presents jazz musician Thurman Barker, 7pm. Joining us from Bard College, this American giant of jazz will treat us to works on percussion and marimba with guitar accompaniment. Suggested donation $10, reservations recommended. Visit www.catskillartsociety. org/events.

Country Voices Poetry

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Five workshops with Will Conway at the Literacy Center, 10am-1pm. Express yourself creatively through poetry. Craft with other poets and develop your art. Design a chapbook and posters for exhibit. All writers welcome. Fee: $ 15/session. Register: willconway63@yahoo.com.

Craft and gift show

PARKSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craft and gift show at the Parksville Methodist Church, Exit 98 SR-17 12 Short Ave., 9:30am-3:30pm.

845/292-9803.

Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion

GLEN SPEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dark Forest Fear Festival at Burn Brae Mansion is a haunted outdoor walking trail that runs Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm-10pm.

Show runs 25 minutes. Admission: $15 ($2 coupons available on site). For overnight accommodations visit BurnBraeMansion.com.

Family Fall Festival

Sat., Oct. 25

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Family Fall Festival at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., 9am-2pm. There will be fun for all ages including free pumpkins, hay rides, trunk and treat, face painting and activities. Plus there will be vendors, food and a bake table available.

97th annual Jeffersonian dinner

Ham dinner

BLOOMINGBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Democratic Committee (SCDC) holds the 97th annual Jeffersonian Dinner, at the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest on Mountain Rd. A cash-bar cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm

WHITE LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ham dinner at Faith Hall beside the Reformed Presbyterian Church of White Lake, 4:30-6:30pm.

Take-outs are available. Donations are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 5-12, children

Hands of Hope prayer meeting

Haunted House at My Shady Lady

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Haunted House & Hayride fundraiser

LORDS VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House & Hayride fundraiser at Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 484 Route 739, at dusk. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: adults $5; children under 10 $3; children 3 and under free.

570/775-7355.

Kountry Kids Free Music Matinee

PHILLIPSPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kountry Kids Free Music Matinee at Phillipsport Community Center, 2pm. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music matinee featuring Mike Vreeland, an elementary school teacher and author of many childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs.

Pulled pork dinner

DAMASCUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pulled pork dinner at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., 5-7pm. Take outs available.

Cost: $8, children under 6 free. All proceeds go to Community Center projects.

Roast beef dinner

YOUNGSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youngsville Fire Department 86th annual roast beef dinner at the Youngsville Fire Hall, 4:30-9pm.

Adults $13, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. All takeouts $13 starting at 4pm.

Roast beef, gravy, real mashed potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, apple pie, coffee and tea.

Sun., Oct. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sundays with Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music series

BETHEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sundays with Friends at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Event Gallery, 2pm. Liang Wang, oboe; Philip Myers, French horn; Joyce Yang, piano.

Works of Reinecke, Francaix, LeFrak, Ginastera, Saint-Saens and Bizet. Price: $57 advance; $20 students. 866/7812922.

Callicoon Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm.

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

Milford Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Milford Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Taking place every Sunday 11am-3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Pampered Chef Fundraiser

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Yulan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Pampered Chef Fundraiser to raise funds for the Yulan Fire Department at the Eldred Town Hall, 2pm. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it shop online at www.tiny.cc/yulanfd. 845/8582020.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Judy and Lloyd Johnson will present a service on the topic of friendship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with reflections on what it means to share, offer and receive friendship at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. Followed by a social time with light refreshments. www. uduuf.org.

Wax painting

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wax painting with local artist Todd C. Anderson at 2 pm at Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Rd., across from Peckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call Joan Turner 845/5576391.

Mon., Oct. 27 Arabic classes at Literacy Volunteers

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Classes in the Arabic language will be offered at The Literacy Center, 63 North St., 5:30-7:30pm. 16 hours of instruction will be provided on Mondays and Tuesdays. Arabic alphabet and numerals will be taught as well as common phrases and some interesting facts about the Middle East. Donation: $50. Call to register. 845/794-0017.

Flora and Fauna Artist Workshop

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Flora and Fauna Artist Workshop: Bats/Digital Design at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 5:30pm.

Part 4 of a 5 part series with presentations from the National Park Service and artist workshops with local artist Alexis Siroc. Take home your original artwork.

845/887-4040.

Haunted House at My Shady Lady

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Tues., Oct. 28 Arabic classes at Literacy Volunteers

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Classes in the Arabic language will be offered at The Literacy Center, 63 North St., 5:30-7:30pm. 16 hours of instruction will be provided on Mondays and Tuesdays. Arabic alphabet and numerals will be taught as well as common phrases and some interesting facts about the Middle East. Donation: $50. Call to register. 845/794-0017.

ResumĂŠ Writing Workshop

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ResumĂŠ Writing Workshop at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm.

845/887-4040.

Writers Group

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 5:30pm. 845/887-4040.

Wed., Oct. 29 How to YouTube

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Public Computer Center of Western Sullivan Public Library for the fourth workshop in this informative, What Are You Watching? series discussing Online Viewing vs. TV

at the Delaware Free Branch, 6-8pm.

Uploading videos, watching, starting your own YouTube channel, and taking advantage of YouTube money making strategies. 845/887-4040.

The Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, 4-6pm every Wednesday.

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

Town of Highland Choraleers practice

POND EDDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Town of Highland Choraleers is looking for men and women who want to sing. No experience necessary, in need of sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses. Meet on Wednesdays at 7pm at the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, 122 Berm And Church Rd. 845/557-8210.

Thurs., Oct. 30 HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Reverend Edward K. Erb gives a Halloween music recital at Grace Episcopal Church, 7pm. Donations to the organ fund appreciated.

Treats for kids.

Haunted House at My Shady Lady

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Fri., Oct. 31 Final Friday Comedy Night

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony Presents hosts Final Friday Comedy Nights at the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Featuring comedians from New York, Boston, Philly and more.

Tickets in advance at www.silkmillharmony.com/comedy.html. 570/588-8077.

Haunted House

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 6-10pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 12 $6.

Large groups (10 or more) call for reservations. 607/821-1606.

Sat., Nov. 1 Callicoon Brewing: Live music Al & John

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al and John playing at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St. John was formerly of the Hassels, Billy Joelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first band. 845/887-5500.

Hannah & Maggie

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hannah & Maggie at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. They have been compared to Simon & Garfunkel and The Indigo Girls. Blend folk music with modern-day melody. Tickets: $14-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Mystery Dinner Theatre

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder on the Lust Boatâ&#x20AC;? a dinner theatre production presented

by The Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce at Tennanah Lake Wolf 1910, 6pm. Reservations recommended. $35 per person. Includes appetizers, entree, dessert, coffee and show. 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Tickets call: Lilly 845/439-3990 ext. 306, or Marge 607/498-5464.

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Soup and Bread Supper

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Soup & Bread Supper at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main St., 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit the youth choir camp fund. Menu includes choice of homemade soup (from local restaurants), bread, homemade dessert and choice of beverage. Adults $5, children ages 6-12 $3, children 5 and under free. Takeout or eat in. 570/430-1755.

Story time

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Story time the first Saturday of every month at The Read It Again Book Store, 11am. All children Grades K-3 are invited. An adult must accompany the children and stay for the hour. Story Time is sponsored by the Literacy Board of Sullivan County and is provided for free. 845/794-0017.

Sun., Nov. 2 Callicoon Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

Halloween organ recital

Roast Pork Dinner

roast pork dinner, 4-7pm. Eat in or take out. $8 per dinner.

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market in Callicoon at Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, 11am-2pm.

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

Chicken BBQ

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Texas No. 4 Fire Company chicken BBQ. Drive-thru takeouts only. Cost: $10.

Milford Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Milford Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market sponsored by Air Soil Water at River Rock Inn Courtyard, 210 Second St. (at Ann St.). Taking place every Sunday 11am-3pm, market will have local farm fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, sweets and more. Kid friendly.

Penny social

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TriState Naval Ship Penny Social, 46 Barcelow St. Doors open 12 noon, calling starts at 1pm.

845/856-6289.

Mon., Nov. 3 Arabic classes at Literacy Volunteers

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Classes in the Arabic language will be offered at The Literacy Center, 63 North St., 5:30-7:30pm. 16 hours of instruction will be provided on Mondays and Tuesdays. Arabic alphabet and numerals will be taught as well as common phrases and some interesting facts about the Middle East. Donation: $50. Call to register. 845/794-0017.

Roast beef dinner

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernie Shore Memorial Roast Beef Dinner at Monticello Elks Lodge, 46 North St., 5-7pm. Dinner sponsored by the Monticello Kiwanis Club. Dinner is prepared by Chefs Shaun and Kyle Brasington. The cost is $12/ person. Eat in or take out. 845/794-7050 for tickets, or buy at the door.

Tues., Nov. 4 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 the public to all caregivers/family members of people with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or related disorders.

845/292-4200, ext. 3225.

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ROSCOE, NY — Halloween party with live music from When Pigs Fly at Tennanah Lake Wolffs 1910 at Tennanah Lake Golf and Tennis Club, 100 Fairway View Dr., at 8 p.m. Costume contest with $250 first prize and $100 second prize. There will be a 50/50, prize raffles, free hors d’ouevres and drink and room specials. The cover charge is $10.

CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — Screening of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (silent, black and white, 75 minutes) at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd., at 7:30 p.m. Free candy and Halloween treats will be served.

“Dr. Caligari” is directed by Robert Wiene and tells the story of a demented doctor and a sleepwalking carnival worker who commit a string of murders in a small town.

Suggested donation is $5.

MILFORD, PA — “Forevermore: A Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe,” will be presented at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of Grey Towers and will include four selected works of Poe. The annual seasonal dramatic reading features members of the American Readers Theatre Company.

The program is appropriate for high school age and older. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at www. greytowers.org. For more information, call 570/2969625.

Saturday, October 25 Halloween Séance LIBRTY, NY — Halloween séance at the Days Inn from 6 to 11 p.m. presented by Zoey Palm and Paula Forester. The event benefits Donna Scheibner, who is awaiting a double lung transplant. The cost is $65 in advance, $70 at the door. There will be a buffet and gallery reading. Bring a photograph or personal belonging to the person you wish to contact. Tickets are available at the Liberty Diner. Call 845/292-8973. For more information call Zoey at 845/428-1333 or Paula at 845/701-7867.

Halloween Party HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance Halloween Bash will be held at The Cooperage from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The event is a costume competition and dance party for adults, featuring live music by the band Kartune. It is BYOB, and food will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $15, or $10 in costume. Prizes will be awarded for costumes in the following categories: scary, sexy, funny, couples, historical period, and best overall. Call 570/253-1000.

Halloween Dance CALLICOON, NY — Halloween dance at the Delaware Youth Center from 8 to 11 p.m. There will be live music with Darren and Albi, raffles and prizes. Bring your own food and drinks. The event is ages 21 and up. The cost is $10 with a costume, $12 without. 845/887-5634.

Sunday, October 26 Trunk or Treat CALLICOON, NY — Trunk or Treat at the Holy Cross Church from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend and it will be held rain or shine.

Thursday, October 30 Halloween Party LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Lake Huntington Red Hatters Halloween Party will be held at Angelina’s on the Hill at 6 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information call Eileen 845/252-3568.

Trick-or-Treating HONESDALE, PA — Trick-or-treating has been moved from Friday night to Thursday night in Honesdale.

Friday, October 31 Halloween Party BETHEL, NY — Halloween party at Catskill Distilling at 8 p.m. Peter Florance and the New Kings with Albi Beluli will play and Jonathan Fox will host. There will be prizes, raffles, spooky snacks and bar specials. There is a $10 cover charge. Call 845/583-3141.

Halloween Celebration NARROWSBURG, NY — Halloween in Narrowsburg will start on Main Street with trick-or-treating, a chili cookoff at 5 p.m., and a movie at the Big Eddy Toy Shop at 7 p.m. It ends with the Heron Halloween, a costume contest and party, with games, prizes, drink specials and the butcher shop of horrors. The entry fee is $5, and half will be donated to the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

CAS by Candlelight LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — For one night only, the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., will be open late with free candy for trick-or-treaters and “CAS by Candlelight,” an eerie evening gallery walk, from 6 to 8 p.m. “CAS

by Candlelight” whisks visitors back before the modern age, allowing them to experience art in the stillness of the dark with only candles for light. Visitors will view the current exhibit “River and Biota.”

Trunk-or-Treat ROCK HILL, NY — Nana’s House Child Care Center, Inc. will host a trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 8 p.m.

People gather and park their cars in a large parking lot.

They open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy from their trunks.

‘The Masque of the Red Death’ SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Opera will present “The Masque of Red Death” at the Rivoli Theatre at 8 p.m. “The Masque of the Red Death,” which is produced in conjunction with the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop, is an opera written and composed by Gladys Smuckler Moskowitz based on the infamous story by Edgar Allen Poe. The Poe story is an allegory of death and life set in a bizarre masked party.

Halloween Party CALLICOON, NY — There will be a costume party at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., at 8 p.m. Music

by The Falconers (from Binghampton). There will be prizes for best costumes. No cover. 845/887-5500.

Halloween Bash HANCOCK, NY — A Howlin’ Halloween Bash featuring Rukkus at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. There will be a costume contest, 50/50 raffles, and food. Drinks: Ghoul Drool, Witches Brew and Brain Freeze wine slushies. There is a $10 cover.

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Halloween Party FERNDALE, NY — A Halloween party will be held at Skaters World from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be costume prizes for best, scariest and funniest, trunk or treat, games and food. Admission is $12.

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Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Waitress Wanted Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845/557-8548 MCR Operator monitor inbound/ outbound satellite& Àberoptic communication. Record equipment readings/failure report & closure. Assist with projects in facility as needed. Monitor engine & fuel systems. Computer/LAN pro¿cient. Shift work required. Fax resumes to: 570-226-1254 OR email to: jobsamerica@rrsat.com

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Benefits available for career minded individual.

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Assistant Manager The Summit Restaurant is looking for an assistant manager. Someone down to earth, not afraid to work, be dedicated and put in the time when needed. We treat all employees fairly, and understand that everyone has a life outside of the restaurant business.

You must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s licenses. Nights and weekends required. Previous experience is preferred. Knowledge in Micros, Microsoft applications, Servsafe and R.A.M.P. is a plus.

Call 570-685-1173 to set up an appointment.

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Maintenance Director, FT for Golden Park Apartments in Liberty, NY.

The property has 126 apartments in 10 buildings. Duties include but not limited to, general maintenance repairs, cleaning, turning over apartments, painting, plumbing, janitorial, minor electrical, snow removal and landscaping. On-call responsibilities, Individual must have experience and skills in building maintenance. Individual must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact well with residents.

Terri¿c bene¿t package which includes medical, dental and 401K. Please send resume to Barbara Tiffany, Golden Park Apartments, 56 Golden Park Lane, Liberty, NY 12754; email: btiffany@hallkeen.com; fax to 845-292-4846 or visit hallkeen.com.

is seeking an experienced Sales Associate. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaboration with an established talented staff, possess a creative spirit, proven sales ability and have excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills. We are looking for a dedicated team player who can work well as part of a team and independently. Send resume to jobs@riverreporter.com Nurse needed in the Roscoe Central School District

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RN or LPN needed part time from 3:15 to 5:15 Monday-Friday Will follow the schedule of the after-school program Applications can be obtained on the website (www.roscoe.k12.ny.us) and mailed to the District Attn: Main Office

Modified Wrestling Coach Coaching Certificate (Provisional or Permanent), Current CPR/AED and First Aid Forward resumes to: Sullivan County BOCES Recruitment Service, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754 or e-mail recruitment@scboces.org Attn: Fallsburg Search EOE

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Legal Notice NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, against Margaret E. Payne, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8/28/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse, at 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY on 11/13/2014 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1252 Forestburgh Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Lumberland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, SECTION: 3.F, BLOCK: 1, LOT: 65. Approximate amount of judgment $274,192.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 1478/2011. Michael Davidoff, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: September 30, 2014 1114189 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06/2014

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Formation of Robert Borre & Company, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/15/14.

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Notice of Formation of Anje Studios, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 7/9/2014. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Appliances, Batteries, Cars, Machines, Trucks! Most anything metal!!

3. They’re known to swallow rocks to aid digestion 4. ____ vez (Spanish “maybe”) 5. Videotape format 6. Reserved for 7. Formicary residents 8. New England sch.

9. Expected 10. Skips 11. Kind of screen 12. Florida’s Miami-____ County 13. Vending machine bills 18. “... ____ it me?”

19. It may hold your horses 24. Wind instrument?

25. Lazy ____ 26. Gillette razor 27. Goon 29. Tubs 30. Some school rules 31. Roof overhang 32. Marsh plant 33. Put in the hold 34. Queen of Olympus 38. Fashion ¿nish?

39. Cousins of crows 40. Zip 42. Business 43. Three-in-one MD 45. Fail to mention 46. “The Click Song” singer Miriam 47. News ____ 50. They may be punched 51. Juan’s January 52. “World Series of Poker” channel 53. Query at the start of a tic-tac-toe game 54. Corp. money bigwigs 55. “No way, no how” 58. Museum-funding org.

59. Things refs raise their arms for 60. Alcatraz, e.g.: Abbr.

61. Humans share 98% of it with chimpanzees

28 • OCTOBER 23 - 29, 2014

THE RIVER REPORTER

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fice loc.:Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 575 Rte. 70, 2nd Fl., Brick, NJ 08723. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

herby specified as follows: Supervisor $20,000.00 Town Clerk $29,561.27 Town Board (4) $5,853.76 Justice (2) $11,746.82 Highway Supt. $45,920.66 By order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk Dated October 20, 2014

Notice of Formation of Jacobs Real Estate Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/13/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 334 W. 86th St, Apt 6A, NY, NY 10024. Purpose: any lawful activity.

TOWN OF HIGHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the preliminary budget of the Town of Highland, Sullivan County, NY for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015 has been completed and filed in the office the Town Clerk where it is available for inspection by any interested person during Town Clerk’s hours.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of said Town of Highland will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a Public Hearing at the Highland Senior Center @ 725 State Route 55 on Tuesday November 4,2014 @ 7:00 pm and at such time any person in favor of or against any item will be heard. The proposed salaries of the Town Officer are

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Timothy Murray, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/3/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, at Monticello, State of New York on 11/12/2014 at 09:30AM, premises known as 96 Eldred Yulan Road, Eldred, NY 12732 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, SECTION: 11, BLOCK: 1, LOT: 40.2. Approximate amount of judgment $153,255.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 859/2012. Danielle Jose-Decker, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: September 23, 2014 1113361 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/2014

Legal Notice Notice of Formation of 563 EP LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/17/14.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 16 Pine Ln., Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON TENTATIVE BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, will meet in the Legislative Chambers of the Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 12 Noon and Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 5:00PM for the purpose of holding public hearings on the Tentative Budget of said County for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015.

Further notice is hereby given that copies of said Tentative Budget are available at the Office of the County Manager, Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York where they may be inspected and procured by an interested person during business hours. Pursuant to Section 359 of the County Law, the maximum salaries that may be fixed and payable during the fiscal year to the members of the County Legislature and to the Chairman thereof, respectively, are hereby specified as follows:County Legis-

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lator $22,600 Chair of the County Legislature $31,600 ANNMARIE MARTIN Clerk to the Legislature Sullivan County, New York

Legal Notice Town of Highland Please take notice: Due to Election Day on November 4, 2014 the Town of Highland Regular Workshop will held at the Highland Senior Center @ 725 State Route 55, Eldred NY at 7:00 PM. By order of the Town Board October 20,2014 Doreen Hanson Town Clerk

inspection by all interested persons.

Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing Board of the Eldred Central School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of examination prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than February 11, 2015. Bonnie Robertson District Clerk Eldred Central School District Dated: October 17, 2014

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HIGHLAND Local Law #1-2014 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town of Highland will hold a Public Hearing on November 4, 2014 for the proposed Local Law # 1-2014 “To override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.” The Public Hearing will be held at the Highland Senior Center 725 State Route 55 on November 4, 2014 @at 8:00 PM. By order of the Town Board Dated October 20, 2014 Doreen Hanson, Town Clerk MMNR Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Flemming Zulack Williamson Zau C/O Robert Polifka, Esq., 1 Liberty Plaza Fl 35, New York, NY 10006.

Purpose: General.

B & B 1987 Old Route 17 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/20/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Kelli Mckenna, 525 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. Purpose: General.

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Skillman Residents, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/31/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 720, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: General.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Eldred Central School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2012 and ending on March 6, 2014, have been examined by the Office of the State Comptroller and that the Report of Examination prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for

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Notice of Formation of LUMBERLAND RESIDENTIAL TRACTOR SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 7/29/2014. office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated a agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 44 Baran Dr. Glen Spey NY 12737.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Ashley Environmental, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on October 20, 2014 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process

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

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

NIKO’S AUTO REPAIR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/11/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Nikolaos Niforatos, PO Box 43, Roscoe, NY 12776. Purpose: To practice automotive repairs and perform inspections.

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OCTOBER 23 - 29, 2014 • 29

Who notices an ad in the classifieds?

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is: Ashley Environmental, LLC, 905 Pine Kill Rd., Wurtsboro, NY 12790-2038.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town of Highland Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on November 4, 2014 at 6:30PM for the 2015 proposed Contracts for the Emergency Services and the Sunshine Library. The first hearing will start in succession with the American Legion Ambulance Service, Sunshine Library, Yulan Fire Dept., and Highland Lake Fire Dept. until complete. The public is invited to attend and all comments will be heard.By order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk Dated October 20, 2014

agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Philip Shapiro, 9 Ipswitch Ln., Monticello, NY 12701.

General Purposes.

Representative in Congress in place of Christopher P Gibson State Senator in place of John J Bonacic Member of Assembly 100th District in place of Aileen M Gunther Member of Assembly 101st District in place of Claudia Tenney TOWN OFFICES Town of Delaware Council to fill vacancy Town of Fremont Justice to fill vacancy Town of Fremont Council to fill vacancy VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE Mayor in place of Joan I Collins Trustee in place of James Slater Trustee in place of Steven Levy Ann Prusinski Rodney Gaebel COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTIONS

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Dated: October 24, 2014

Pleasant View Terrace LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/22/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 720, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of YAFA LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/17/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Spring St, Fallsburg, NY 12733.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation for all intent and purpose: Ross Recycling LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) Sullivan County on 9/19/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 192 Mongaup Valley NY 12762

PSJ CONSULTING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/12/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 67, Barryville, NY 12719.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 10 Kodiak Rd., Barryville, NY 12719.

GUILFORD SACKETT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/8/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as

TO THE ELECTORS OF SULL I VA N C O U N T Y, N e w Yo r k : NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §4-120.1 of the Election Law of the State of New York that at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held on TUESDAY November 4, 2014 the following Offices and Propositions may be lawfully voted for, to wit: PROPOSITIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three (3) propositions will appear on the ballot, and a copy of each such amendment/question may be obtained from the Sullivan County Board of Elections, by any voter.

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Roll Off Containers (B-14-70) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town of Highland Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on November 4, 2014 at 6:30PM at the Highland Senior Center @ 725 State Route 55 Eldred NY 12732 for the 2015 proposed Contracts for the Emergency Services and the Sunshine Library. The first hearing will start in succession with the American Legion Ambulance Service, Sunshine Library, Yulan Fire Dept., and Highland Lake Fire Dept. until complete.

The public is invited to attend and all comments will be heard.

By order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk Dated October 20, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town of Highland will hold a Public Hearing on November 4, 2014 on the propose Local Law # 1-2014 “To override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.” The Public Hearing will be held at the Highland Senior Center 725 State Route 55 on n November 4, 2014 @at 8:00 PM. The public is invited to attend all comments will be heard.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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The warm bright lights of home

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY—Our lives are journeys forward, a search to establish one’s place in the world—a career, a family and a home to call our own.

But we never forget our roots. Though our gaze is essentially forward in its view, we find ourselves at times also looking back. Back to where we came from. Back to the places and people who formed the bedrock of our lives.

Part of that ritual each year are homecoming weekends on which pilgrims return, legions of alumni, many of them former athletes, drawn to the brightly lit fields on which many memories were made.

This year’s Sullivan West Homecoming Weekend featured a pair of senior-night soccer games and was capped off by the football homecoming game against Tri-Valley that featured yet another Bulldog triumph in a season for the ages. Halftime featured the crowning of the homecoming king and queen and the lauding of past gridiron greats who graduated in years ending in four or five. On October 14 the Sullivan West girls soccer team 2-13-1 (0-6 OCIAA) put up a valiant fight against the Tri-Valley Lady Bears 6-10 (2-4 OCIAA) but fell by the score of 2-0 on a pair of goals by T-V senior standout Caroline Martin. Neither team will vie in sectionals this year. Sullivan West seniors Carly Grishaber, Erika Latkowski and Daphne Muzuruk were honored before the game. All the Lady Bulldogs were called forth to present flowers to their loved ones before the fray, a clash dubbed by this writer as “Rough and Tumble,” for its physical intensity. Three nights later, the one-win, one-tie Bulldogs hosted the winless Monticello Panthers in a furious boys soccer fray, but fell 1-0 on a lone goal from Monticello’s Donovan Williams. Details of the epic game can be read in the story entitled, “The Power of One,” on www.sportsinsightsny.com.

Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

Sullivan West senior Hanrii Padu defies gravity to go airborne as he heads a shot that sails over the crossbar in the Bulldogs’ 1-0 loss to formerly winless Monticello on Senior Night.

7-0, (2-0 OCIAA). T-V 3-4 (0-3 OCIAA) scored first on a 66-yard run by senior quarterback Justin Swarthout, but the Dawgs reeled off 55 unanswered points by 7:17 of the third quarter en route to the one-sided win. They led 42-6 at the half.

Seventeen seniors form the nexus of this team, which will travel to Liberty on October 25 looking to secure a berth to play Millbrook for the Section IX Class C championship at Dietz Stadium on November 8. Liberty 5-2 (1-1 OCIAA) lost to Millbrook 5-2 (2-1 OCIAA) 42-6 and would need a win over Sullivan West by a margin of more than 21 points to oust the Dawgs from their title game appearance. Bulldog elder statesmen are Richard Shevak, Justin Diehl, Brian Stauch, Brandon Cabassa, Chris Mann, Mark Castro, Andrew Stabbert, Tyler Davis, Justin Dorman, Anthony Rydell, Sean Hart, Kevin Hart, James Rankin, Devin Creegan, Ronj Padu and Jack Rajlevski. The avalanche of scoring came via a trio of TDs from Kevin Puerschner, two from Austin Melchick and one each from Shevak, Stauch and Padu. During halftime Sean Hart and Daphne Muzuruk were crowned as the Homecoming King and Queen. Bill Moloney orchestrated the return of former football heroes from Jeff-Youngsville, Delaware Valley and Sullivan West. For their names and years as well as the details of the game, the royal court and the homecoming festivities, read “Roll Seven,” at www.sportsinsightsny.com. Eldred’s girls soccer team (10-2, 4-0 OCIAA) clinched the Division V title with a 2-0 win over Livingston Manor. Lynzee Kelty is Section IX’s leading scorer to date. She has accrued 51 points via 20 goals and 11 assists.

Teammate Jordan Lepes is ranked fifth in Section IX, with 37 points via 17 goals and three assists. In Cross-County, runners from the Orange County League will vie at Bear Mountain on October 24 in the OCIAA League Championships. The Section IX Championships will be staged at Bear Mountain on October 31. For photos galore from Homecoming games as well as a panoply of other high school sports encounters, visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com

Sullivan West boys soccer seniors Jiron Kevii, Tyler Burgos, Miguel Ramos, Ocean Thomas, Tyriek Wade, Dylan Rivera, Anthony Lupardo, Noah Bauer, Garrett Hermann and Hanrii Padu were lauded before the fray. Padu’s epic header, pictured above, was a one of his near misses that might have rendered a happier ending for the hardworking Bulldogs. On October 18 the Sullivan West football team hosted Sullivan West’s Brian Stauch (27) joins teammate Tri-Valley for a crucial league Andrew Stabbert in a skyward leap following Stauch’s For albums of photos, visit www.sportsinsights. game, which resulted in a 70-22 electrifying 74-yard reception in the Dawgs’ 70-22 smugmug.com. victory for the undefeated Dawgs landslide league win over Tri-Valley.

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Tri-Valley’s Caroline Martin, left, and Sullivan West’s Erin Sumfleth topple in the midst of a hard-fought sequence during T-V’s 2-0 win on Sullivan West’s senior night.

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OCTOBER 23 - 29, 2014 • 31

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By ANDY BOYAR

Water = life

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he great battle of our time will be over water—pure, fresh water in particular. All earthly life depends upon water for survival. The human population worldwide, now 7.3 billion, is projected to be 9.6 billion by 2050. Even today, much of the world lacks adequate water for drinking and sanitation. Almost everywhere, different interests battle over water distribution. We read of dire problems in California where drought has intensified competing demands. Natural resources (made unnatural by human intervention) are stressed to the breaking point. Can the Upper Delaware River be far behind?

Perhaps this is why so many talented and concerned individuals recently attended a two-day conference on the banks of the Upper Delaware: Water, Water, Everywhere-2014, hosted by Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR). More than 80 key players including scientists, educators, planners, regulators, government officials, Trout Unlimited personnel, representatives of the Upper Delaware Council, fishing guides, writers and policymakers all gave of themselves by participating.

The importance of the Upper Delaware River both as a drinking water resource for 15 million people, and to the riparian communities as both an economic driver and ecological jewel was explored. Clearly, there are competing demands for that resource. While in most years there is enough water in the Delaware to go around, there’s not enough to waste.

So it is not surprising that much of the conference centered on these competing demands. River and fisheries advocates have advanced a series of proposals for enhanced releases that inexplicably have been neither accepted nor rejected by the “Decree Parties” (the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and NYC), who according to the 1954 Supreme Court decree manage the river. The Decree Parties, legally empowered as the

deciders, do not meet on a regular basis.

There are questionable release protocols in place on the Delaware, which are not currently being reviewed or re-evaluated. And when worthwhile propositions are suggested for improved water management practices, there is no accessible mechanism for a fair hearing. The Decree Parties act too much like the wizard behind the curtain… the great and mighty Oz knows all.

When an improvement to the system is suggested, why isn’t it carefully considered? Sadly, the Decree Party/DRBC rules are set up so that “outside” advocates can’t even put a proposal before the parties without one of the parties themselves advocating for it, or giving the proponent permission to speak to the parties. The Regulated Flow Advisory Committee, which is charged with analyzing these issues, hasn’t met in over a year. There is no known plan to call a meeting, and no Decree Parties Principals meeting is scheduled either. The State of New York has a lot at stake from an economic, environmental and recreational standpoint. Isn’t it high time for the NY Principal and the NYS DEC to advocate more actively for Upper Delaware interests?

The participation of U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson at the conference was valuable and refreshing. Clearly, he has made the effort to become fully engaged and knowledgeable on the issues, and I hope we can rely on him in our advocacy.

But what can the rest of us do? Anglers can start by becoming supporters of FUDR, or you can join Trout Unlimited, whose Upper Delaware Chapter is the most directly involved. Our collective voices for enhanced cold water releases and greater management transparency must not go unheard. Past efforts led to the 2007 Flexible Flow Management Plan (FFMP) and subsequent improvements. We need to see a rebirth of that kind of vision and leadership. (E-mail me at andyboyar@gmail.com for comments and upcoming events.)

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21

3.51 5.52 4.35 3.79 3.51 3.36 3.28

High water temperature °F 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21

62.78 61.88 61.52 59.00 54.32 51.62 50.90

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels October 21, 2014 Cannonsville: 49.2% Pepacton: 69.4% Neversink: 77.5% Total: 70.5% Normal Total: 72.8% Total in 2013: 82.2%

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THE RIVER REPORTER

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;withered treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

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he fast-flying days of flaming fall foliage have held us in thrall lately as the Upper Delaware Region advances toward the cold and inward months of winter. Watching the leaves turn through exuberant expressions of vibrant color is almost dizzying and sets the mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye spinning. It is almost a relief when gusting winds strip the trees of their fiery cloaks, laying bare the artful lines of form and branch.

In truth, the wind is but an agent, partner in an unseen dance that occurs at the cellular level. As light lessens and temperatures drop at this time of year, hormonal changes trigger the release of chemicals that signal â&#x20AC;&#x153;abscissionâ&#x20AC;? cells to begin the process of severing a leaf at the site where it meets the branch.

As the specialized cells build up, each leaf is slowly scissored from the tree and readied for that fateful final fling with a gust of wind.

Not all trees shed their leaves, as can be seen in the abundance of evergreens like hemlocks and white pines in our region. Those that rid themselves of their foliageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; deciduous treesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;do so in order to survive harsh weather conditions and to conserve water and energy.

Take time to celebrate a deciduous treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delightful passage through the seasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;flushed with a luminous glow in spring, fleshed with summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fullness, riotous with unforgettable fall color and sculpted to skeletal essence when ice and snow coat limb and landscape.

One terrific resource for those interested in learning more about the trees whose habitat we share is the excellent reference guide by Ann Rhoads and Timothy Block, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trees of Pennsylvania.â&#x20AC;?

TRR photos by Sandy Long

Trees devoid of foliage often take on a sere appearance that stirs in us something different than the more flamboyant expressions of fall foliage, as the poet, Robert Frost made note. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She loves the bare, the withered tree [â&#x20AC;Ś] the beauties she so truly sees,â&#x20AC;? he writes in â&#x20AC;&#x153;My November Guest.â&#x20AC;?

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The true majesty of a tree is revealed when it is stripped to its essence.

Without their cloaking leaves, other interesting aspects of trees can be more easily observed, like this hornetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nest.

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