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HITE LAKE, NY — The Bethel Town Board has adopted zoning changes that prohibit the expansion of nonconforming uses; a nonconforming use is one that in previous years was allowed but has since been banned because of zoning updates—for instance a summer camp in a residential neighborhood.

Previously nonconforming uses could expand by obtaining a special-use permit from the planning board; now, if a nonconforming use in the town wants to expand, it must receive a variance from the zoning board of appeals, and variances are significantly more difficult to obtain and are more easily challenged in court.

In discussing nonconforming uses at the town meeting on October 22, Bethel Supervisor Dan Strum said the zoning board and planning boards had been asking for several changes for a couple of years. He said the section on summer camps was not clear to the boards.

He also said, “For example, bungalow colonies would now be a nonconforming use... The new section, in keeping with the comprehensive plan that we [adopted] and encouraging responsible development, we said, to be clear, if you’re a nonconforming use, you cannot expand or enlarge. That’s what the planning board wanted, that’s what the zoning board wanted, and I think that’s what the people want.”

The county planning department also signed off on the zoning changes. No one at the meeting spoke against the new regulations regarding nonconforming uses.

Other towns that have moved to address nonconforming uses and bungalow colonies include the Town of Fallsburg, which recently proposed zoning changes, and the proposed language includes the sentence: “It is the intent of the Town of Fallsburg to not promote the expansion of bungalow colonies.”

In Fallsburg, bungalows are also nonconforming uses; there, the new regulation would allow residential build-

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Halloween parades and events are unfolding across the region.

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PPER DELAWARE VALLEY — According to many experts Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is a feast which became a Christian festival, but may have started as a Celtic festival. It is said to have been specifically influenced by the Gaelic Samhain, a festival to mark beginning of the darker half of the year, and the end of the harvest.

Other experts believe that it was not influenced by these pagan rituals and was strictly a Christian festival.

From Wikipedia: “In many parts of the world, the Christian religious observances of All Hallows’ Eve, including attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead, remain popular, although in other

locations, these solemn customs are less pronounced in favor of a more commercialized and secularized celebration. Because many Western Christian denominations encourage, although no longer require, abstinence from meat on All Hallows’ Eve, the tradition of eating certain vegetarian foods for this vigil day developed, including the consumption of apples, colcannon, cider, potato pancakes and soul cakes.”

Halloween is mostly a Western phenomenon, but with the spread of American culture, it is cropping up in places like Hong Kong, Japan and Russia, where it is popular mainly with younger people. Authorities in Russia discourage the celebration of Halloween.

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Last-minute win for NRA No vote on pigeon shoots

By FRITZ MAYER

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ARRISBURG, PA — The National Rifle Association (NRA) won a victory at the end of the legislative session, when the Pennsylvania House avoided a scheduled vote on a bill that would have banned pigeon shoots in the state.

The Senate voted on the measure early in October and the support was very high. After that vote, the NRA Institute for Legislative Acation (NSA-ILA) sent this message to supporters: “Unfortunately this week, the Pennsylvania Senate caved to the radical anti-hunting Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and passed House Bill 1750, by a 36 to 12 vote. If HB 1750 becomes law, it would ban organized bird shoots and tower shoots in the Commonwealth. These types of activities have been held in the Keystone State for more than a century, and participants are law-abiding, ethical shooting enthusiasts, hunters and sportsmen.”

But the vote in the house, which was scheduled for October 20, never occurred. John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy at the HSUS, said his organization assumes that it was pressure from the NRA that prevented the vote from happening.

In 1900, the International Olympic Committee determined that pigeon shoots are not sporting events and from then on banned them from the Olympics.

Goodwin said he attended a pigeon shoot near Reading a couple of months ago, and this is what he saw.

He said, “At the shoot they had a lot of pigeons, well over a thousand. They’d be put in little boxes and there were five boxes lined up together about 30 yards from the shooter. Someone would yell ‘pull’ and one of the boxes would be opened, and the pigeon would be propelled out of the box because the bird had been standing on a spring loaded plate, and the bird would be shot at.

“If the bird were lucky, he would completely escape or be killed outright; a lot of them just kind of flopped around injured and in pain, until these teenagers that they hired ran out onto the field and broke the bird’s necks, by hand.

“The worst-case scenario was if one of the birds fell outside of the shooting area; if that happened they’d just leave them there to suffer, because the bird wasn’t in the way of the competition.”

Goodwin said every other state has either banned pigeon shoots outright, or the shoots are prohibited because of a state’s animal cruelty laws. He said Pennsylvania is the only state where pigeon shoots are regularly and openly conducted.

He said if any of the shoots were taken to court, he thinks “there’s a good chance they would be shut down, but local district attorneys aren’t taking the cases.”

The pigeon-shoot-ban language was attached to House Bill 1750, which would have also banned the slaughter of dogs and cats for meat for human consumption.

HSUS is expected to have the legislation introduced again next year.

After the bill died, a message on the NRA website said, “We are pleased to report that after much hard work, House Bill 1750, misguided legislation being pushed by the Humane Society of the United States, died in the House Rules Committee and is no longer a threat this year to the age-old tradition of organized bird shoots.”

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IN BRIEF New helipad at Grover Hermann Hospital

Eldred cancels remainder of football season amid hazing report

CALLICOON, NY — On October 7, the staff at Grover M. Hermann Hospital held a helipad dedication ceremony honoring hospital donor Thomas W. Rooke and his family. Hospital employees, board members and community members were in attendance. The helipad is Grover M. Hermann Hospital’s newest enhancement, attributed to the support of the Rooke Family.

Catskill Regional’s board of directors chairman, Darrell Supak; CEO and CMO Dr. Gerard Galarneau; and VP of patient care services and CNO Rolland “Boomer” Bojo thanked the Rooke family and recounted all that went into creating the helipad, the countless ways it will enhance patient care and the many lives it will help save.

“We are extremely appreciative to the Rooke family for their continuous support. With the addition of this new helipad, we can better serve our community,” said Bojo.

For more information about Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital, visit www. crmcny.org. Catskill Regional Medical Center is a member of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System.

ELDRED, NY — The Eldred Central School District will be forfeiting the final game of the 2014 football season amid reports of widespread and pervasive hazing amongst members of the football team.

On Monday, October 27, district officials became aware of allegations of inappropriate misconduct by members of the football team and launched an immediate investigation. The investigation revealed that over a three-week period, members of the football team engaged in such inappropriate hazing acts involving lewd activity. Students were fully clothed while partaking in these acts. The student misconduct violates both the athletic and district code of conduct.

“Our school district’s highest priority is the safety and security of all of our students,” Superintendent Robert Dufour said. “While these acts did not result in any physical harm, they were not harmless in intent.”

The investigation into these allegations is on-going and any student who is found to have been hazing or concealing the fact that hazing was occurring will be disciplined under the district’s code of conduct.

The district is working closely with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police, which have been informed of the hazing allegations and are reviewing them to determine whether or not violations of the law have occurred.

2,500 pounds of debris collected at NYC reservoirs UPPER DELAWARE WATERSHED — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on October 28 announced that 171 volunteers from across the Hudson Valley and Catskills collected an estimated 2,500 pounds of debris during this year’s Reservoir Cleanup Day. The effort to remove debris, litter and recyclables across dozens of miles of reservoir shoreline was led by school groups, business leaders, local nonprofits and watershed citizens. The event was also co-sponsored by the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC), which provided gloves and bags for the volunteers.

The event comprised cleanup efforts at six water supply reservoirs, including Cannonsville, Kensico, Lake Gleneida, Neversink, Pepacton and Rondout. In total, the volunteers collected 114 bags of debris and recyclables with a combined weight of more than a ton. In many cases, the debris had blown onto the reservoir property from nearby roadsides, or had washed up along the shores after recent storms. Some was also left behind at access areas used by the public for fishing and boating.

PA controlled substance bill signed HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation containing language authored by Rep. Matt Baker to combat prescription drug abuse was signed into law on October 27 by Gov. Tom Corbett. The new law expands the state’s prescription-drug monitoring program to include Schedule II through V controlled substances that are prescribed and dispensed in Pennsylvania.

The database will help improve patient care and prescribing practices, uncover drug diversion, and identify “doctor shopping.”

“Prescription-drug monitoring will provide access for health care professionals to enhance a patient’s coordination of care so that we can support individuals who suffer with prescription drug addiction,” Corbett said. “A strong and effective prescription drug monitoring program will result in better health outcomes for Pennsylvanians,” Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Carrie DeLone said.

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Balloon used in search for Frein Search for accused cop killer rolls on

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LOOMING GROVE, PA — As the search for accused cop killer Eric Frein heads toward week seven, the Pennsylvania State Police have employed a new piece of equipment to aid in the search—a large balloon, which they have borrowed from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Trooper Thomas Kelly said it is a large Mylar balloon, similar to a weather balloon, tethered to a trailer base as it floats 500 feet high, and it transmits video foot-

age or still pictures back to the ground.

It is much cheaper to operate than a helicopter and can remain in the air for up to three days at a time.

An article in the Columbus Dispatch in Ohio said the balloon, which is referred to as a “blimp in a box,” cost $180,000. The article said the camera on the balloon can see a person up to three miles away.

Kelly said this is an experimental device and one of many being used in the manhunt for Frein.

In other developments in the search, police are checking out blood from a stain that

a woman found near a chicken coop in her back yard. Joyce Aleckna found the blood on October 25, and called police. Authorities came and took a sample for testing.

Police have been searching for Frein since September 12, when he allegedly shot two Pennsylvania State Police troopers in what police have called an unprovoked and cowardly attack that killed one trooper and seriously injured the other.

Police say that he has been spotted several times during the search, but searchers were never close enough to get near him.

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A Mylar balloon has been deployed in the search for accused cop killer Eric Frein.

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ings to be altered but would not allow the addition of any new bedrooms.

In 2005, the Town of Thompson, situated between Fallsburg and Bethel, adopted regulations that banned the expansion of nonconforming uses, effectively ending the expansion of bungalow colonies in some districts.

The Town of Liberty considered similar legislation in 2011, but never acted on it.

Outdoor events The zoning updates in Bethel included a provision by which homeowners and businesses can apply for a permit to hold 60-hour outside events in the summer, such as concerts. However if the entity is an established eating venue and the event is expected to draw fewer than 200 people, then no permit is needed. Sturm said this provision would apply to places such as the Dancing Cat Saloon and Hector’s Inn. Further, the regulation said that once an event is established and is successfully held without complaints, the planning board may, at its discretion, waive the public hearing requirement for the following years.

Councilmember Dawn Ryder objected to that, saying that is always important to hear input from the public in this type of situation.

Sturm said the provision would only be used if there were no complaints about a particular event involving noise, traffic or other complaints from neighbors, and would signal to organizers that events are welcome in the Town of Bethel.

The zoning updates were passed four to one, with Ryder voting “no.”

Narrowsburg school powers up

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Nancy P. Hackett’s remarks were brief and to the point at the October 23 meeting of the school board.

Introducing a resolution to extend the due diligence period in the Narrowsburg School sale, Hackett said that powering up the various school building systems shut off years ago to conserve water, power and fuel is a complex and time-consuming process.

The New York State inspection that occurs between assignment of a building sale contract and sale closing requires that all plumbing, electrical and heating/ cooling systems be thoroughly inspected

for damage and operational deficiencies.

With a building as large and multi-functional as Narrowsburg School, that’s no small task. Hackett said that, day by day, systems are being brought online. Following her remarks, the board voted unanimously to extend the due diligence period.

The Narrowsburg School sale also sparked debate when district policy regarding public comment at board meetings was reviewed. Current policy provides for public comment both before and after consideration of agenda items, with three minutes allocated for each speaker.

However, because that time limit has not been strictly enforced, the controversy generated by the school sale caused the public comment portions of more than one meeting to be the longest meeting

segments.

Some board members favored having only one public comment segment per meeting, but there was no consensus on whether it should occur before or after agenda items. Others thought that both segments should be allowed to continue, providing opportunities for comment on miscellaneous topics prior to the meeting proper and comment on specific agenda items following action regarding them during the meeting. And some thought that the three-minute rule should be strictly enforced. Closing the discussion, Hackett said that the policy committee should take the board’s various suggestions up at its next meeting.

Full text of meeting minutes may be found at www.swcsd.org.

2015 Dollar General grand opening in Beach Lake

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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EACH LAKE, PA — There was nothing slipshod about Berlin Township’s review of the construction and landscaping plans for a Dollar General (DG) store to be located adjacent to Joe’s Ranch House on Route 652 in Beach Lake. Represented by solicitor Jeff Treat, supervisors Paul Henry, Cathy Hunt and Charlie Gries, and planning board chairman Bailie Rutherford, the township negotiated modifications to DG’s original construction plan at its October 21 monthly Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting and prior public hearing.

Following a thorough preliminary review and recommendations by the township planning board and local landscape

architectural firm Woodland Design Associates (WDA), the amended plan approved at the BOS meeting seeks to provide a safe, rustic and eco-friendly shopping experience for DG consumers. DG, represented at the meeting by developer Bob Gage, expects the store to open in late spring or early summer 2015. “Groundbreaking to grand opening in 120 days is standard operating procedure for DG,” said Gage. “We are awaiting Department of Environmental Protection approval before groundbreaking can begin. That probably won’t come in time to permit groundbreaking before spring.”

There were few points of contention between DG and the township. Wider entrance/exit access than is contained in the approved plan is one point on which both parties are agreed; PennDOT op-

posed DG’s proposal for a 36-foot wide entrance/exit access, which is the store’s standard for all locations outside PA. PennDOT insists on access no wider than 24 feet. Gries argued for 40-foot access, which he claims has been proven adequate for simultaneous access of one car and a tractor-trailer truck. But he would be satisfied with 36-foot access, provided that he can convince PennDOT to waive its 24-foot requirement.

When completed, DG will offer 31 parking spaces, a five-stanchion bicycle rack, and sidewalk access to Joe’s Ranch House to its west. The grounds will be seeded, sodded and planted with indigenous trees, per WDA recommendations. In the view of the supervisors, the store itself will be a welcome addition to the Beach Lake business district.

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PA 10th candidates square off

By FRITZ MAYER

the political royal-class like Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, whom Nick was so proud to vote for.

“Unlike Nick, the people of our district saw through the promise of ‘hope and change’ in 2008. They are not fooled by similar liberal promises from Nick in 2014.”

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ENNSYLVANIA 10 TH CONGRESSIANAL DISTRICT — There are three candidates in the race for the 10th Congressional district in Pennsylvania this year. The candidate running as an independent was forced to collect three times as many signatures to get on the ballot as the candidates running for the two major political parties. In a wide-ranging interview, independent candidate Nick Troiano addressed that fact, campaign contributions and redistricting.

Scott Brion Nick Troiano Tom Marino “If you ask yourself why is our Congress so polarized and partisan today, and so gridlocked, it’s because than $900,000 in political action committee money. These most members now come from safe districts on one side are mostly corporate groups outside of our district. Over or the other, and the only challenge they fear is someone half of this money can be tied directly to industry groups running to their ideological extreme. And so that disthat benefit from the legislation he’s introduced. incentivizes any kind of cooperation and compromise be“A piece of legislation that I’m looking to support, tween the parties. Our district is a key example. It’s 51% called the American Anti-Corruption Act, would inhibit Republican, 36% Democrat. legislators from accepting contributions from industries “Tom Marino doesn’t worry about a Democrat in the they regulate. [Marino] sits on the subcommittee for inrace; he’s only worried about someone who is more contellectual property in the house. He’s accepted contribuservative than him, and that’s how he votes and repretions from 34 companies that lobby on intellectual propsents—or doesn’t represent—us. erty issues.”

“So it’s a state issue, and I think there ought to be reforms in place so that an independent commission—such Response from Tom Marino as the one in California and some other states—has conTom Marino, a Republican, is running for another trol over drawing district lines every decade, rather than term. Ryan Barton, Marino’s campaign manager, issued the partisan state legislature. this response.

“On top of that I think we need to open our primaries, “Tom has fought every day for the people of his district. so that people can vote for whomever they like, and I He has consistently fought to keep taxes low, protect think we need to fix our ballot access laws. It took me Social Security and Medicare, create jobs, and make three-and-a-half times more signatures to get on the balsure veterans have access to services closer to home. lot than either of my opponents because both parties try The Washington gridlock starts and ends with Barack to stifle competition that way.

Obama and Harry Reid and his do-nothing Senate. There “If you’re a major party candidate 1,000 signatures are are 387 job-creating bills sitting on his desk today, one of needed; I needed 2% of the last highest vote getter, which which is his RAPID Act legislation, which could create turned out to be 3,600. But if you only turn in 3,600 you’re thousands of jobs instantly. going to get challenged and thrown off the ballot, so you “Tom is also proud of the hundreds of donors in the have to collect roughly two times that. So we collected district who have volunteered for and contributed to 7,053, which took us four months. his campaign. What Nick doesn’t tell you is that most of “I think our politicians today care much more about his campaign money comes from outside Pennsylvania; what their party thinks or their campaign contributors from millionaire liberals in New York and Washington think than their constituents. So, I think the people need DC, like Democrat special interest lobbyist Vic Fazio, a voice in government again, and the contrast couldn’t who is working to make sure companies can avoid taxes. be more clear.

They are upset that Tom is standing up to their friends in “[Marino], since he was first elected, collected more

Response from Scott Brion Scott Brion is running for the seat in the Democratic ticket. Chip Facka, the communications director for the campaign, provided this response.

“What we need in rural PA is a hard working, committed representative who knows and cares about rural Pennsylvania. Scott Brion is a small businessman that understands the role of U.S. Representative and its obligation to fight for the district and to the people who live here. Mr. Marino claims to fight for his district, but his record suggests he either does not understand the impact of legislation he supports or he is more interested in partisan ideology than the people in his own district. The facts are he has opposed tax cuts for working families while fighting tooth and nail to make tax cuts for himself and the wealthiest 1% of the 10th district permanent.

He has stated that he favors cutting Social Security benefits, and voted multiple times to end Medicare as we know it. His claim to be supporting job creation is not supported by his action to instigate the government shutdown and support sequester cuts resulting in the loss of jobs in his district. He has also harmed economic growth by refusing to support temporary increased infrastructure spending and supporting cuts to research and development funding. Mr. Marino is so focused on the partisan battle in Washington that it is clear he has forgotten what is truly important to his constituents.

While he applauds Mr. Troiano’s efforts to espouse reform in Pennsylvania electoral and federal campaign finance law, Brion believes the people of the 10th Congressional district deserve a representative that puts the interests of the district first. Replacing Mr. Marino’s partisan ideology with Mr. Troiano’s ideology on political science won’t improve lives in rural Pennsylvania. What we need is pragmatic leadership focused on the issues that impact our rural communities—jobs, education, veterans services and seniors programs. Scott Brion grew up on his family’s farm, part of the sixth generation to do so, and is 100% focused on solutions to the issues most important to the People of the 10th district.”

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County treasurer Ira Cohen dies

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — Ira Cohen, the Sullivan County treasurer and former county attorney, has died. County officials received the news on the morning of October 26. Cohen had been battling cancer for several years, but had been working at the government center in recent weeks.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010 and had surgery that year, and shortly thereafter returned to his duties as treasurer.

Prior to the battle with cancer, in 2008 Cohen had a kidney transplant, with the kidney being donated by Nancy Buck the county’s deputy treasurer. The operation led to medical complications for Buck, but both patients ultimately recovered.

Cohen had a long record of public service.

He was elected to the office of county treasurer in 2006, and before that he served as the county attorney for 20 years. He was very active in the community and had strong opinions about various matters.

In recent years, he had been critical of the company that had been hired to build the new state-mandated county jail, LaBella Associates. He penned a letter last year that said, “To date, the County has paid (and wasted) millions to LaBella for initial work on the prospective new jail with little to show for it.”

Cohen also had strong views about taxexempt properties in the county and offered at various times to work with towns to challenge the status of some tax-exempt organizations. His efforts lead to a court battle with the Town of Tusten over the tax-exempt status of the Gurdjieff Foundation. The battle went on for several years, and at the end, the court struck down the deal that the foundation made with the town to pay $10,000 per year to the town to retain the tax status, but the court did not take away the foundation’s tax-exempt status.

Cohen wrote at the time, “Towns have a legal and moral duty to act in the best interest of all taxpayers rather than selfishly make private deals with property

owners that benefit only the township.

Otherwise, they could deprive counties, schools and other tax districts of tax revenue, while imposing additional burdens on their taxpayers. The law does not permit this one-sided conduct.

“Laws and court decisions will never be changed if we are afraid to challenge them, and the towns, as the assessing units, must lead this fight.”

Cohen also played a role in challenging the voters who registered in the Town of Bethel, listing bungalows as their local residences. Along with then-council member David Sager, Cohen was one of the founding members of Voters for Election Integrity, the organization that challenged the registration of 155 people who had registered. In that case, the courts ruled that bungalows in bungalow colonies could not legally be used as addresses for voting purposes.

Cohen was well respected among his colleagues. All nine county legislators had words of praise for him.

“Ira’s extraordinary knowledge of

Drug arrests in Port Jervis

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — In an effort to curb violent crime and property break-ins as well as cut down the illicit narcotics traffic fueling them, Port Jervis Police Department successfully investigated and arrested six persons within the city in the beginning of October as part of an Orange Countywide sweep coordinated by the District Attorney’s Office. A few days later, two more were arrested in Sparrowbush.

Police Chief Bill Worden said co-operation and collaboration between police departments in several towns across the county, and between New Jersey and Pennsylvania police departments was vital in the success of the operation.

“Basically, you have all the agencies in Orange County across several jurisdictions, DA, sheriff’s department and the public involved.” Worden added the department relies heavily on the public to supply them with information, and encouraged for anyone with tips to call 845/858-4003—anonymously if necessary. ”If you see anything, you need to speak up.”

Worden explained, “These arrests came after several months of undercover operations and collaboration. We worked together, sharing info, and executing several search warrants, and arresting the individuals. We arrested six key figures within Port Jervis who were very actively selling heroin and crack cocaine. They’re all in Orange County jail waiting for prosecution.”

Those arrested were problems not only in Port Jervis, but also in other towns like Middletown, the coordinated sweep found out, he added.

The following individuals were arrested and charged with several drug-related charges: Ashley Plotts (27) and Davon Bush (30) of 16 Barcelow St., where 16 grams of crack cocaine were concealed in a child’s pink shoe; Raymond Slockbower

(24) of 10 Prospect St.; Hector Cruz (29) of 186 Ball St.; Derrick Holmes (42) of 186 Ball St.; and Tony Walker (32). Walker was already in the custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at the time of arrest.

Plotts and Bush were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, and Holmes with possession of weapons in addition to the drug related charges.

A few days later, Christopher Delacruz (27), also known by the street name “Y O”, and Victoria Mann (25) both of Slate Hill, were arrested while temporarily residing at the Fox Lane residence in Sparrowbush. Delacruz was reportedly selling crack cocaine and heroin.

“Illicit narcotics trafficking, particularly of heroin, has continued to devastate the lives of those in our communities,” said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. “The broad range of jurisdictions represented in this enforcement action clearly demonstrates that the illicit trade is not confined to the cities but is a problem throughout the county. It is particularly alarming that in each of the four narcotics enforcement actions we conducted this year there are defendants who continue to sell near elementary school grounds.

“When a search warrant was executed at the home of Ashley Plotts and Davon Bush, cocaine weighing over a half an ounce, which they are charged with possessing with intent to sell, was recovered from a child’s pink shoe. Dealing narcotics around children is particularly heinous, and those defendants will be dealt with appropriately. The recovery of handguns from these defendants further demonstrates the connection between the illicit narcotics trade and violence. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, it is clear that heroin use is on the rise and has become the number one quality-of-life crime issue in the Hudson Valley.”

Worden said the department will keep aggressively pursuing those engaged in illicit narcotics trading.

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Sullivan County Treasurer Ira Cohen and deputy treasurer Nancy Buck participate in a county meeting in 2008. government and his devotion and leadership to Sullivan County will always be admired,” said Joshua Potosek, Sullivan County manager.

“Ira served in so many capacities over the years and always with complete dedication. He will be missed,” said Scott Samuelson, chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature.

Comments from the other legislators can be viewed at www.riverreporter.com.

Lackawaxen hears from community foundation

By VERA MORET

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ACKAWAXEN, PA — October 20th’s meeting of the Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors hosted a special guest in the person of Becky Ryman. Ryman was there as a representative of the Greater Pike Community Foundation. The foundation has existed for two years and is a philanthropic organization, donating funds to worthwhile causes in Pike County.

This foundation was started by the Ryman family. They are longtime residents of the county and owners of LP Cylinder located in Shohola Township. The foundation is headed by a 10-member board of directors, the chair of which is Jim Pedranti. Among the donations made was one for $1,000 to Rohman Park in Shohola last year.

This year’s recipient was the Karen Ann Quinlan Foundation, which is a hospice and home nursing organization that has served the area for over a decade. The organization bestows grants, awards and scholarships, depending on the need. The board meets monthly and all information regarding the organization can be found at www.greaterpike.org. Over its history, it has collected $32,000.

Also at the meeting an amendment to the township’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) ordinance was approved, extending the length of time it applies to 10 years. LERTA, which has also been adopted by several neighboring townships and municipalities, gives new businesses an incentive to locate to the area by offering tax breaks for a predetermined length of time.

The Greeley Fire Department is to be reinstated into the Lackawaxen Fire Commission. To be a member of this commission, the department must meet certain requirements, which it is in the process of doing.

In other news, there have been no bids as of yet for a Ford F550 that has been put up for sale by the township. It will be available for bidding for one more month. Anyone interested should contact the township offices.

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EDITORIAL

Money makes the candidate

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he River Reporter does not endorse political candidates, and we will not do so in this election, but we do endorse one of the central themes of independent congressional candidate Nick Troiano—that there is too much money influencing political outcomes in the United States, and that is not healthy for a democracy.

Congressman Tom Marino, a Republican who is running for a third term in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Wayne and Pike counties, as of September 30, had collected $913,915 for his campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics and their website opensecrets.org.

Of that, $409,995 came from “wealthy individuals” or rich people and companies, $463,674 came from political action committees (PACs), and only $40,246 or about 4% came from small individual donations. So, if a federal issue arises that pits the interests of the poor or middle class against wealthy corporations or wealthy individuals, it would be naïve to believe that Marino, like all politicians on both sides of the aisle, would not be mindful of who has given him the most support in the past.

In this case, the largest industry group to donate to Marino’s campaign is classified by opensecrets.org as TV/ movies/music; it’s likely not coincidental that Marino sits on the intellectual property subcommittee.

Marino’s opponents, who currently don’t have seats in congress and therefore can’t vote on issues that might impact wealthy donors and individuals, collected much less in the way of campaign finances. Democrat Scott Brion collected $164,573 as of September 30, and Trioano, who is running as an Independent, collected $142,429.

Across the river in the 19th Congressional District in New York, which includes Sullivan and Ulster counties, Congressman Chris Gibson, a Republican, is also running for a third term. Gibson raised $2,954,326 as of September 30. Sean Eldridge, a Democrat who currently holds no congressional seat, raised $3,944,211, which he was able to do, at least in part, because his wealthy husband is a co-founder of Facebook.

Gibson has accused Eldridge of trying to buy a seat in

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the House of Representatives. We would say both candidates are trying to do that; they just have different ways of raising the large amount of money it takes to do so.

With the current system, all politicians in contested races are forced to raise money to “buy” their seats, and now there are also the Super PACs that can spend unlimited amounts.

Again, according to opensecrets.org, Gibson has benefited from the spending of at least eight outside groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), which spent $650,000 on ads in support of Gibson and opposing Eldridge. According to Wikipedia, USCC “supported corporate personhood, allowing corporations to spend unlimited sums on electioneering, via an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Citizens United v FEC.” We have come to this point in large part because a majority of our U.S. Supreme Court justices believe that for constitutional, legal purposes money is the same thing as speech and corporations are the same as people. And if that results in a system moving toward one dollar, one vote, rather than one person, one vote, which is clearly the case since the Citizens United v. FEC and McCutcheon v FEC decisions, so be it.

John Bonifaz, a constitutional attorney and the president of Free Speech for People, an organization that “works to challenge the misuse of corporate power and restore republican democracy to the people,” addressed the subject at the website (tinyurl.com/o32fkj7) of the Brennan Center for Law. He wrote, “In its Citizens United v. FEC decision in 2010, the Court swept away a century of precedent that barred corporate money in our elections. And, it endorsed the dangerous fiction that corporations have the same constitutional rights as living, breathing people. In effect, this gives corporations a veto over our democratically enacted laws, because a constitutional right trumps a regular law when the two conflict. This threatens our laws protecting the safety of our food, the air we breathe, our health care, our civil rights, and the fundamental underpinnings of our democracy—essentially, any law that could get in the way of corporate profits.”

He also argues that allowing wealthy corporations and individuals to dominate the electoral process is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.

He says reversing the damage that’s been done by several Supreme Court rulings in this area can be done through a constitutional amendment and his organization is working toward that.

He writes, “Many of our past amendments have overturned egregious Supreme Court rulings to enable people to participate in our society on equal terms, including the 13th Amendment ending slavery, the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote, and the 26th Amendment, which established voting rights for all citizens beginning at age 18.”

Other countries have long recognized that great wealth has a negative impact on the political process, and have taken steps to limit money in elections. According to a report from the Library of Congress, Great Britain did it about 130 years ago. It says, “Legislation to prevent excessive spending by electoral candidates in the United Kingdom has been in place since 1883.” In general, election spending by candidates, parties and advocacy groups is a fraction of what it is here.

We wish our politicians in the 21st Century were as eager to protect the sanctity of democracy as were the lawmakers in England in the 19th Century.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trailers for Lumberland At the October 21 meeting of the Town of Lumberland Zoning Board of Appeals member Caroline Akt took a poll of all people present: “Would you want to look out on the neighbor’s recreational trailer?” The implied correct answer was “no.” In a separate conversation with Lumberland’s code enforcement officer Dave Sparling, he asked if I would want to live next to the Antique Emporium in Barryville. The spoon-fed answer, again, is understood to be “no.” Visitors to the area see the Barryville shop as a rare destination. The code enforcer sees a messy, unregulated eyesore. I see someone’s livelihood.

Akt sees camper trailers as ugly, but others see a family who likes to travel together. The difference is perspective, but because of zoning codes and power, the difference may also be enforcement.

To our public officials, Akt, Sparling, et al, I propose that the property next door is not your property. If you want a different scenery, build a fence, buy the view, or better yet re-orient yourselves. Consider Alaska... or suburbia (apologies Alaska). To those who own recreational vehicles or trailers, stay alert. Some neighbors are positioning themselves and the town codes to change how you live. I don’t own a recreational trailer, but I care deeply about what has become an evil expression—property ownership. If property ownership is just “leasing from the state,” it has no long-term value and encourages no long-term stewardship.

Next election, vote for candidates who care about community, education, employment and environment—not views. Elected officials have the power to weed out unelected board members or regulatory agencies themselves. Reverse the pessimism in government by electing people who understand that people not views make a community.

Hall Smyth Pond Eddy, NY Continued on page 7

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VISIONING THE UPPER DELAWARE

By Margaret Dietrich snd Marianne Ofenloch

What it means to be the working poor

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ecently, a gathering of Pike County residents heard about the state of poverty in our area, when Todd Behr, professor of economics at East Stroudsburg University, spoke at St. Patrick’s Church Hall at the invitation of the Social Justice Committee of the Five Catholic Parishes of Pike County. Behr’s presentation focused especially on a group known today as the working poor.

In 2012, 46.5 million people (15% of the U.S. population) were living in poverty. Nearly one-quarter of those—10.5 million people—were classified as the working poor. These are people often working two or more jobs, and still they cannot make ends meet. They generally work part-time jobs with no benefits. Many make an hourly salary of less than or equal to the minimum wage (currently $7.25 an hour). While the federal poverty level for a family of four was $23,624 a year before taxes in 2013, a full-time job of 40 hours a week at minimum wage equates to only $15,080 a year.

Thus, it is obvious why those working even two jobs at minimum wage are struggling with poverty.

Many factors contribute to the plight of the working poor, including reduced purchasing power and an inability to obtain cheap credit or any credit. An inability to service existing credit can lead to the loss of possessions; loss of a car can lead to unemployment; loss of a home leaves families on the street. Those in poverty often have low self-esteem and feel they have no worth in society.

This can lead to alcohol and drug use, crime and family violence, which only reinforce the cycle of poverty.

Education is a major factor for gaining employment and improving earnings. The 2013 median weekly income tells the story: those with only a high school diploma earned just $651 a week compared to those with a bachelors degree who earned $1,108 and those with a masters degree at $1,329. But education costs money that those in poverty simply don’t have, and employers have been cutting educational funding for their workers.

Unemployment benefits no longer last 26 weeks, the aver-

age time to find another job. While out of work, a worker not only tends to lose skills and cannot learn new job skills, but also cannot stay current in job information. Discouraged workers (those no longer looking for a job) cause the actual unemployment rate to be understated in statistical reports.

As elsewhere across the country, Pike County needs more full-time jobs with benefits, but many businesses have changed to part-time jobs without benefits to cut their costs. Long-time employees have been laid off to hire new staff at a lower salary. In Pike County, many jobs are seasonal (garden work, lawn mowing, snow blowing, winter or water sports), and many employ high school and college students for these jobs. Most jobs in Pike County are service jobs, and many of these jobs are paid by tips. The federally mandated minimum wage for these jobs is $2.82 per hour. Working in a big restaurant or small store can make or break you.

Affordable housing also plays a role in the poverty

within Pike County. After 9/11, when a large number of people were leaving big cities, the construction business initially did well here, but it started to decline in 2005. Today, new construction is very limited. Forty-three percent of Pike’s homes are seasonal or part-time recreational housing. Of our permanent housing stock, there is a higher percentage of highervalue homes and rental units, while there are very few affordable houses or rental units. The lack of affordable housing coupled with the lack of jobs has a major impact on the working poor’s ability to live and work in Pike County.

Thankfully, there is help available to the working poor, including from government agencies and community-based organizations. Two key contacts for aid are the Pike County Assistance Office in Milford (570/2966164) and Pike County Link (570/775-5550). Those calling for aid will be referred to appropriate agencies according to needs. There is help for job assessment, medical care, addiction, legal aid, job training, employment, counseling, financial literacy, food, education, energy conservation and weatherization, utility money saving plans (i.e. PPL) and more.

So, where do we go from here? Our social justice committee plans a “needs assessment” and survey to find out what is available to help the working poor to make good use of available resources. There are budget classes, résumé classes and vocational skills classes for adults. Volunteers have offered their help and expertise.

Poverty affects all of us. Solving the problems within Pike County as they relate to poverty is a work in progress. If you have suggestions or would like to volunteer, call 570/775-1647, or email mcetd@yahoo.com.

[Margaret Dietrich is chairperson of the Social Justice Committee of the Five Parishes of Pike County. Marianne Ofenloch is a member of the same committee, representing the parish of St. Patrick’s Church in Milford, PA.]

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Petersheim takes Highland officials to task for proposed tax hike If Supervisor Andy Boyar has any honor, he would resign immediately.

While the Town of Highland completely trusted his financial stewardship, he was obviously asleep at the switch. No other town is trying to insult their taxpayers’ intelligence with the cockamamie dishonesty Boyar spewed in explaining his 10% tax hike.

And the rest of the board—a board that gets paid handsomely— should be tarred and feathered as well for their complete failure at governance.

Basically, they knew since last winter that their highway funds Ponzi scheme was going to be exposed this year, and they did nothing about it.

Nothing.

Charles Petersheim Eldred, NY

Breaking the ‘duopoly’ in Washington I recently had the distinct pleasure of watching Nick Troiano (www.nicktroiano.com), the independent candidate for U.S. Representative for the 10th District of PA, in action before a meeting of the conservative Patriot Connectors discussion group in Hawley. Troiano, a Pike County native, is a young and well-educated technocrat with a Master’s degree from Georgetown University. He impressed me as more concerned with finding workable solutions to our problems, rather than maintaining strict adherence to ideology. He handled the audience’s questions with a degree of poise and aplomb well beyond his years, and when confronted by someone who disagreed with him, he handled the objection with respect while defending his position. Being a Green Party member myself, I must admit that I disagree with him on several issues, but nonetheless I believe that Troiano exhibits that rare combination of open-mindedness and dedication to principle that we desperately need in Washington.

Besides the fact that he is clearly well-qualified for the

job, and will make an excellent Representative for the 10th District, I am supporting Troiano’s bid for another reason as well. As a Green Party member, I recognize the importance of breaking the “duopoly”—the systematic death-grip on power that is shared by the Republicans and Democrats, that shuts out independent and thirdparty voices, and that has led to the most paralyzed Congress in recent memory. Those in power have no reason to change the system, dysfunctional though it is, because for them (and their funders and supporters) it is working just fine. To persuade them to change, we citizens have to show in a clear and unmistakable fashion that we reject what is now the “business-as-usual” politics of the major parties—and that means voting for other alternatives.

Mr. Troiano’s candidacy provides the disillusioned and discouraged voters of the 10th District, even those who may have given up on voting altogether, a perfect opportunity to “Vote Other” (voteotherproject.wordpress.com) and let their displeasure be known.

Walter S. (Skip) Mendler Honesdale,PA

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan Renaissance invites Sullivan County youth to a discussion about opportunities to make a difference in their communities through internships, volunteerism and general engagement. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. at the CVI Center. Youth who are interested in volunteer or work opportunities are encouraged to attend. The program will begin with performances by Project:Identity participants Rebecca Budrock and Elizabeth Dos Santos.

An open discussion will follow led by a panel of representatives from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Center for Workforce Development, Sullivan Renaissance and Youth Economic Group (YEG). Participants will share several opportunities for young people to engage in their communities, as well as examine the benefits to themselves and their community. The program will include time for general discussion.

Space is limited, pre-registration is requested.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Sullivan Renaissance at www. sullivanrenaissance.org or 845/295-2445.

Pike County Historical Society offers volunteer opportunities MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Historical Society and Columns Museum will offer a special program in order to attract new volunteers and docents on Saturday, November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. The training session will provide applicants with the basic information needed to conduct tours of the facility or assist in daily operations, including research, genealogy and archival work.

Volunteers can offer as little as three hours a month, or more, depending upon your availability.

The Columns Museum is looking for docents to assist in the interpretation of the exhibits and artifacts it houses, including the famed Lincoln Flag and other items pertaining to the people, places and things that make up the history of Pike County and the surrounding areas.

Interested parties are asked to register for the exclusive tour and training program by calling 570/296-8126 or emailing pikemuse@ptd.net.

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Conservation District will hold the second program in a series of workshops focusing on wildlife habitat enhancement. Wildlife food plots can provide opportunities to view wildlife or develop a healthier wildlife population if done properly.

A field day is scheduled for Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a follow-up workshop to discuss the success of the first planting and evaluate the fall plantings. The first workshop focused on the proper operation of the no-till rental equipment. A wide variety of seeds were planted using both the new four-foot notill Kasko seeder and the larger seven-foot no-till drill.

This program will take place at the Wayne County Farm on Bethel School Road at the intersection of Buckingham Road. For Quick, green, energy-saving tips more information contact Help save money, energy & the environment Heidi Ferber of the Wayne Use locks on your windows Conservation District at and doors to make them tighter and draft resistant.

570/253-0930.

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DEATH NOTICES

James W. Collins Jr.

James W. Collins Jr., of Yulan, NY a retired New York State Correction Officer, passed away at home. He was 63.

Memorial services were held on Sunday, October 26 at the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 SR97, Barryville, NY. The Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst officiated.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Florence E. Eldred Florence E. Eldred of Damascus, PA passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 in Lexington, KY. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in the Abrahamsville Methodist Church with the Rev. Jean Blackie officiating.

Gary R. “Buffalo Bill” Tyler Gary R. “Buffalo Bill” Tyler, of Milanville, PA a retired well driller, passed away in a fire at home, October 19, 2014.

He was 54.

Memorial services were held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. The Rev. Jean Blackie officiated. Burial of his cremains will be in Milanville Cemetery at a later date.

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FRANK P. TERRANO Long-time Narrowsburg resident Frank P. Terrano, age 92, died Monday, October 20, 2014 in his sleep after a short decline, in Gig Harbor, WA. Frank was born on November 8, 1921 in Woodside, NY. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor who proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1948.

Frank now joins his beloved wife of 61 years, Rachel, his sons, Paul, Brian, James and Matthew in the afterlife with our Lord Jesus.

He is survived by his son Keith Terrano, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Although the physical walk is over, donations can still be made to support the Sullivan County CROP Hunger Walk online at www. cropwalk.org.

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NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

DID YOU KNOW?

By Grace Johansen

Halloween candy buy-back program sends candy to troops

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n Sunday, October 19 approximately 50 people attended the annual meeting of the Tusten Historical Society. Grace Johansen, founder, and leader since the inception of the organization over 15 years ago, stepped down as president, passing the gavel to Marge Janowski, a lifetime resident of Tusten. Marge’s first order of official business was to pay tribute to Grace for her dedication to the society. Grace was presented with a clock as a token of appreciation for her many years of leadership.

The meeting continued with an informative lecture by Arthur Hassis, educating listeners about aviation in Narrowsburg and the time when an airport and flight school existed at the current site of Lander’s Campground. Wellknown pilots came to Narrowsburg, and we nurtured pilots who went on to make a name for themselves in the aviation industry. Imagine building your own airplane and flying it from Narrowsburg, no license necessary. It was truly a different world back then.

The Tusten Historical Society has a room dedicated to local history located in the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Narrowsburg branch. Members will assist you to find particular items of interest on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) is in the process of planning its 2015 project with the hopes that it will once again be funded from a Sullivan Renaissance grant. The Sullivan Renaissance program began over 15 years ago and the NBG can boast receiving a grant every year, as well as several monetary awards as a result of its hard work. Its projects range from the planting of the white spring-flowering pear trees along Bridge Street to the stacked stone planters found throughout the hamlet.

The recently adopted master plan for the hamlet now serves as a blueprint for the NBG to follow as they go forward with projects. We thank the members of the NBG for all their hard work through the years and look forward to the 2015 project.

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PORT JERVIS, NY — Local, family-owned practice, Aesthetic Family Dentistry, will host its second annual Halloween Candy Buy-back program on Monday, November 3 in their office, located at 155 East Main St. From 4 to 6 p.m., families can drop off their unwanted or excess candy at Aesthetic Family Dentistry. All those who donate will be entered into a raffle to win prizes, which will be announced at a later date.

The candy is donated to Operation Gratitude, a not-forprofit organization that sends care packages to active service members and their families. In addition to the collection of candy, Aesthetic Family Dentistry provides material for children to color and draw pictures that are sent to the troops. The Halloween Buy-back program is a community event, not exclusive to Aesthetic Family Dentistry patients.

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Increasing Spanish-speaking volunteers in beautification

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een here in the early 1900’s are two young women standing on what was the old town well. Located in the middle of the juncture of Main and Bridge streets, a slight indent in the road can still be noticed there.

Fenced and with a “Danger” sign overhead, the well had a bucket attached to a rope for access to the water.

According to Ron Rasmussen, the water was of poor quality. The smaller sign cautioned drivers coming over the bridge about the speed limit. From the Ruth & J. Frank Behling Collection.

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

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan Renaissance has hired a bilingual consultant to study how to increase the participation of Spanish-speaking volunteers in Sullivan Renaissance’s beautification and communitydevelopment programs, and help cultivate gardening and horticultural skills within the Spanish speaking community. Araceli (Ari) Mir-Pontier of Barryville will develop recommendations for a program that integrates this outreach into Sullivan Renaissance.

Mir-Pontier, who is Cuban born and fluent in her native Spanish, was the vice president of the Medical Professional Liability Agency of Rock Hill from 2001 to 2014. Previously she worked for Frontier Insurance Group in Rock Hill and NYNEX in Manhattan. She is a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteer, serves on the SullivanArc Garden Tour Committee, and chairs the board of directors of the Friends of New Hope Manor Foundation. She is a former director of the SullivanArc Foundation, and a member of the Leadership Sullivan Graduate Class of 2010.

Mir-Pontier is available to visit individuals and communities at their convenience to gauge their interest in beautification and explain Sullivan Renaissance programs. For more information, contact Sullivan Renaissance at www.sullivanrenaissance.org or 845/2952445.

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Local cookbook raises funds for victims of violence

MATAMORAS, PA — The Pike County Public Library Board of Directors and Friends of the Library is inviting the public to attend the first anniversary celebration of the Dorothy E. Warner Building of the Pike County Public Library. The dinner dance will be held on Saturday, November 1 at the Best Western. Cocktails are from 6 to 7 p.m. with dinner and dancing from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Sponsors of the event include Belle Reve, Biondo Investment Advisors, Davis R. Chant Realtors, Dime Bank, Lorraine and Skip Gregory, Tom and Jean Hoff, Hague Investigations, Tracy & Jane Johnson, Donald G. Karpowich, Esq., Lehman Township Board of Supervisors, McGoey, Hauser and Edsall, Dick Snyder, Morgan Stanley, The Quinn Family, Pocono Interiors, Tri-State Shell and Wayne Bank.

Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased at either library branch or call 570/296-8211.

PIKE COUNTY, PA — Safe Haven of Pike County has published its first cookbook, “A Taste of Pike County,” featuring a collection of recipes from the area’s restaurants and markets. All profits go directly to help the victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and serious crime in Pike County.

The cookbook includes recipes for everything from meat, poultry and vegetable dishes to a selection of soup and bread recipes, plus (of course) desserts and drinks.

In honor of Pike County turning 200 years old, the book includes an article about the history of the county, as well as one that documents the culinary legacy of Milford, one of the oldest in the nation.

The cookbook costs $25 (plus state tax and shipping charges). The cookbook can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/ p56pveg.

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces Saturday Movies @ Your Library

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JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library will be offering a monthly movie for children and their parents/caregivers. The films will be shown at the Jeffersonville branch on the first Saturday of the month, starting with Saturday November 1, and will include a G or PG rated movie suitable for the whole family. Movies start promptly at 10:30 a.m. A list of upcoming movies can be found at your local branch. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn will be provided.

November’s movie is rated PG and runs 100 minutes. Upcoming dates include December 6, January 3 and February 7.

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HONESDALE, PA — Petfinder has partnered with Pets Add Life to help more pets find homes. A total of $50,000 will be given away to three Petfinder member organizations. Between October 22 and November 19, you can vote for Dessin Animal Shelter once per day. If Dessin has the most votes they can win the money, To vote, Shelter supporters can “Like” the PAL Facebook page at www. facebook.com/petsaddlife and click the Shelter Showdown app, or visit www.

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Search for “Dessin Animal Shelter” to vote. You are able to vote once per 24 hour period now through November 19 at 12 noon EST. For more information or if you have another idea to help “Save Our Shelter” contact Dessin board member Sarah Simons at 570/309-1511.

Participants sought for Santa Parade fun HONESDALE, PA — Participants are wanted for this year’s Santa Parade in Honesdale. The parade is scheduled for Friday, November 28 (rain date Saturday, November 29). Lineup will begin at 5 p.m. in the Top Notch parking area on Fourth Street and the parade will kick off at 6 p.m. The parade will end in Central Park and be immediately followed by the traditional tree lighting ceremony.

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Members of the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Auxiliary plans 74th Mistletoe Ball HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is planning a special evening for its 74th annual Mistletoe Ball on January 17 at the Waterfront at Ehrhardt’s in Tafton. “A Pink Tie Affair” will feature prizes for the most creative tie and the most creative accessory and offer 10 special raffle items. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a mobile telecommunications van equipped with mammography and ultrasound systems. The van will improve access to mammography throughout the

hospital’s service area. Committee members include, from left, Joan Buehl, Nancy Moro, Melissa Rickard, Ingrid Warshaw, Chairwoman Shauna Ridd, Helen Beck, Lisa Hutchison, Katy Wood, Lonnie Forget, Martha Wilson, Kathy Brewington, Danielle Hedgelon and Janice Pettinato. Also serving on the committee are Mary Baldwin, Lynn Casey, Catherine Collins, Laura Connor, Alison Cosham, Dr. William R. Dewar III, Amy Krempasky and Lisa Semler.

Join in the volunteer planting of spring bulbs CALLICOON, NY — Volunteers will be planting spring bulbs on each of the first two Sundays in November at locations throughout the hamlet of Callicoon. The planting is scheduled by the Callicoon Business Association.

Sullivan Renaissance is providing bulbs and planting instruction in order to promote the use of deer-resident bulbs and encourage volunteer participation through the fall.

Volunteers will meet on Sunday, November 2 at 11 a.m. in front of Callicoon Realty (36 Lower Main St.) and are encouraged to bring gloves and a trowel, if able. The second bulb planting in Callicoon is scheduled for Sunday, November 9 for the same time and location. Both events coincide with the Callicoon Farmers Market.

“This is an easy gardening activity for

people of all ages,” said Diana K. Weiner, Sullivan Renaissance Horticulture Coordinator, “Planting a colorful selection of bulbs will provide beauty from early March through May.” Several bulb-planting events have already been held at sites around Sullivan County in celebration of “National Make a Difference Day” in October.

Locations included the Basha Kill Area Association in Wurtsboro, Main Street in Jeffersonville, the Teen & Senior Center in South Fallsburg and the Stone Castle Garden in Swan Lake.

To help at a bulb demonstration planting or to learn more about Sullivan Renaissance volunteer opportunities, contact Sullivan Renaissance at 845/2952445, volunteer@sullivanrenaissance. org or SullivanRenaissance.org.

Teen bloggers needed at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. (EB) Crawford Public Library is looking for teens who love reading and writing to be bloggers for the library’s Tumblr.

They are looking for teens to write book reviews, poems, short stories, fan fiction, and anything else you can think of. If you are interested, attend the informational meeting on November 18 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Joanna at 845/794-4660 ext. 8, or by email at jgoldfarb@rcls.org.

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Wayne County Historical Society volunteer Sue Houck and employee Kay Stephenson stand with baskets to be sold at the silent auction during the annual Fall Dinner.

Wayne County Historical Society to hold Fall Dinner HAWLEY, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society will hold its annual Fall Dinner on Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m. at Lukan’s Farm Resort near Hawley.

In addition to a meal, the activities for the evening include a gala silent auction with baskets and gift certificates. Shown in the photo are volunteers Sue Houck and Kay Stephenson with some of the baskets that will be sold at auction, and

an original Howard Becker painting (dated 1954) which will also be auctioned on Saturday night. Separately, chances for a framed Jennie Brownscombe print entitled “Berry Pickers” (shown in the photo) will be on sale.

Tickets can be purchased for $50 by phone 570/253-3240 or stop in at the Museum at 810 Main Street in Honesdale.

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Conservation District funds school educational projects PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Pike County Conservation District recently awarded two $500 environmental education grants to Wallenpaupack and Delaware Valley School districts for projects to be completed this school year.

Wallenpaupack Middle School will be using the funds to purchase supplies for their student garden project.

Dingman-Delaware Elementary School will construct a shade structure to add to their outdoor classroom.

Contributed photo Wallenpaupack students and Kevin Kromko, Wallenpaupack Middle School administrative teachers have been working with intern, left; Sally Corrigan, executive director Pike County Master Gardener Bobbie Morgan Conservation District present a check to William Theobold, to install a vegetable garden on assistant principal. the school grounds. The funding provided by the conservation district be used to construct a shade structure to grant will be used to purchase supplies for increase use of the space. the garden and Junior Master Gardener The Pike County Conservation District Resources to assist students in better Board of Directors established the understanding gardening principles Environmental Education Project Grant and techniques.

Dingman-Delaware Program in 2005. To date, over $6,500 in students and teachers have created an funds have been provided to 13 separate outdoor classroom located between the projects throughout Pike County. For elementary and middle schools. Dave more information on the Pike County Koretz, fourth-grade teacher and head Conservation District Environmental teacher, has taken the lead on building Education Grant Program email the outdoor classroom. The funding pikecd@pikepa.org. provided by the conservation district will

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‘Double double, toil and trouble’

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ver the years, witches have gotten a bad rap. For instance, Shakespeare’s infamous hags that appear in “Macbeth” are discovered in a dark cave lit by flickering flames while lightning strikes and thunder booms.

“Double, double, toil and trouble,” they chant, while tossing disgusting ingredients into their cauldron to complete the spell… “Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and toe of dog.” The well-known incantation conjures up images designed to strike fear of the unknown into the hearts of man… and succeeds. As if Shakespeare wasn’t enough, many of us also think of the Salem witch trials and “The Wizard of Oz” when musing about witches, both good and bad, but these days there are people practicing a different kind of witchcraft, even here in the Upper Delaware River region—Wicca.

Defined as a “modern pagan religion,” Wicca was “developed in England during the first half of the 20th century and introduced to the public in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant” (www.wikipedia.com). The word “witch” derives from the Middle English “wicche” and the religion “draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th century hermetic motifs” for its theological structure and ritual practice. Two such practitioners of this form of witchcraft are Sullivan County’s Zoey Palm and Paula Forester, who were in Liberty, NY this past week to hold a pre-Halloween séance. Although it was advertised as being “for entertainment purposes only,” it became clear to me that they are serious about their craft.

Zoey and Paula sat down with me by the light of day to discuss what they do, how they do it, how Wicca plays a role in their day-to-day existence, and why Halloween is widely considered the best time of year for spirit communication. “October 31st is known as Samhain,” Forester told me, “which is considered a Sabbat to honor the ancestors who came before us, marking the dark time of the year. It’s a good time to contact the spirit world with a séance,” she continued, “because it’s the time when the veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest.”

While both women consider themselves psychic mediums, each has unique gifts and is able to access the information she

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Psychics Zoey Palm, left, and Paula Forester double up from time to time for psychic readings in group settings or for individual sessions. receives from the departed in different ways. “I’ve always known I was different,” Zoey told me, “but around age 10, I experienced a kind of psychic awakening after my grandmother passed. All children have this ability before the modern world informs them that it’s not possible.

Once children enter the mainstream, they experience what we call ‘the time of forgetting’ and this ability seems to slip away. Paula and I did not forget.” Further questions revealed that while Forester is able to hear names and voices, as well as seeing various images in her mind’s eye, Zoey works with Tarot cards, palmistry and acts as an empath, which allows her to actually feel what the spirit contacting

her is attempting to impart. Both women consider themselves vessels for sharing the information sought.

“Yes, we even have those moments that make us think we’re crazy,” Zoey laughed, as Paula nodded in agreement, “but sometimes the messages are so specific, that there is no way we could have known these minute details in advance.

The people we deliver the messages to validate this concept constantly, which reinforces for both Paula and me that we were meant to do this with our lives.”

With more than 50 years of experience between them, the two often team up, but both see clients regularly on an individual basis as well, either in a group setting

or one-to-one.

People have been interested in the occult since ancient times, and there have been hundreds of scientific studies all over the world, investigating the validity of clairvoyance, mediums, telekinesis, remote viewing and more. Science is catching up with folklore, and both women agree that computer technology might hold the key to unlocking secrets of the paranormal that have hitherto been considered the claims of those with a wild imagination. “Make no mistake though,” Forester intoned, “we’re not looking to convince anybody. The messages we receive speak for themselves.” While the roots of their practices may lie in the past, both women acknowledge that life in the modern world has a way of creating an air of mystique surrounding what they consider just “a part of who we are.”

If last Saturday’s séance is any indication, some of those messages were received loud and clear. The event itself served as a fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds going to the organ donor program/children’s unit of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

Working in tandem, both Paula and Zoey approached guests who had turned out for a “Gallery Reading,” where the mediums felt “tugged by spirit” in one direction or another. In my opinion, it appeared that a few people receiving messages from Paula were not always connecting the dots, (but some did) while Zoey appeared to be sharing more specific information that seemed to resonate with the individual in question. While each of the women seemed to be on point at times during the two (of the four) hours that I was in the room, I did leave at the break, without a personal reading, so my assessment is purely my observation.

“If our abilities can help someone connect to the spirit world or soothe a grieving family member or deliver a personal message,” Zoey shared, “it helps us too, knowing that we are serving our purpose in this world.” Personally, I’m fascinated by the subject and once again, Shakespeare springs to mind. As Hamlet said, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”

To contact Paula Forester, email her at arestaurus@yahoo.com or call 845/7017867. Zoey Palm can be reached at zosiaj@ hotmail.com or by calling 845/428-1333.

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Armando Baez displays at Chant Realtors

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Painting by Caroline Harrow

Watercolor paintings at Starlight Inn STARLIGHT, PA — Livingston Manor artist Caroline Harrow is the featured artist in November at The Inn at Starlight Lake Gallery. The muted colors of her watercolor paintings capture local scenes and barns that are fast disappearing. Harrow has won many awards and is a signature member of North East Watercolor Society. Her work is included in both private and corporate collections throughout the United States and beyond. More paintings and contact information are available at www.carolineharrow.com. Also included in the November exhibit will be oils, watercolors and photography by other local artists’ league members.

The Inn is located on Starlight Lake Rd. For more information, contact the Inn at 800/248-2519 or visit www.innatstarlightlake.com.

LORDS VALLEY, PA — There will be a meet-the-artist and wine and cheese reception for Armando Baez at the Gallery at Chant Realtors on Saturday, November 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. A recognized graphic designer and painter, Baez brings his art to the Lords Valley gallery for the first time. The exhibit of some 30 paintings focuses upon the artist’s interests in the human form, portrait, illustration and comic-book style art. Baez uses a variety of mediums from pencils to pastels and paints, and adding his computer skills creating integrated art forms.

The art of Armando Baez will be exhibited at the Gallery at Chant Realtors through December 29. For more information contact the gallery at 570/775-7337 or Contributed photo gallery curator Artwork by Armando Baez Joan Polishook at 570/775-6896.

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Hannah & Maggie

Folk duo Hannah & Maggie play Hawley HAWLEY, PA — Folk pop duo Hannah & Maggie will play at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill on Saturday, November 1 at 8 p.m. The award-winning New York City duo has been compared to Simon & Garfunkel and The Indigo Girls. They blend the folk music they were raised on with a modern-day melodic energy. They have made two albums and done national tours.

Advance tickets cost $16 and can be purchased at www. harmonypresents.com or at AMSkier Insurance Agency.

Tickets will be available for $20 at the door, if not sold out. Cocoon caters wine, beer, snacks and mixed drinks.

An advance ticket serves as a coupon for 20% off at The Settlers Inn or Ledges Hotel after the show. For more information, call Harmony Presents at 570/588-8077.

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Pike County Arts and Crafts event MILFORD, PA — Pike County Arts and Crafts will hold to its monthly First Sunday Art Demo on November 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the Columns Museum Foundation Room, 608 Broad St. This month will feature Rosemary Gatti from Milford and Charleston, SC, demonstrating the art of Gullah rag quilting. At this demonstration you will learn about the history of the Gullah people, their stories, music and food as well as watching how strips

of colorful rags can be turned into a quilt. You can even try your hand at it. Gatti is a multi-media artist. Always interested in exploring different media, she likes to pursue various ventures including acrylic painting, glass jewelry designs and digital photography. Her most recent art form is Gullah rag quilting, a process that originated with Gullah women during the antebellum period of the South.

The Little Farm Show explores where our food comes from HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project, Delaware Highlands Conservancy and NACL Theatre team up to present ‘The Little Farm Show,” an interactive play that explores the production of food on Sunday, November 2 at Contributed photo The Cooperage. Doors NACL Theatre presents “The Little open for this family Farm Show: The Greatest Show on event at 1:30 p.m. with Dirt” the performance at 2 p.m.

This musical extravaganza about farming, food and the environment, written and performed by Tannis Kowalchuk, founder of the NACL Theatre, and actor Brett Keyser, explores the question of where our food comes from. Suggested donation is $20 for a family, $10 for adults. For information, see www.thecooperageproject. org or call 570/253-2020.

Halloween in Narrowsburg NARROWSBURG, NY — Spend Halloween among the ghouls and goblins on Narrowsburg’s Main Street with special events starting late afternoon and going well into the evening of Friday, October 31. Businesses will have candy and treats, along with free films, a chili cook-off, Zombie cocktails, a cider tasting and, starting at dusk, the Butcher Shop of Horrors. From 8 p.m. on, The Heron Restaurant will host its third annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest.

Trick-or-treat with the kids starts mid-afternoon. The day’s events include caramel apple-making at Heirloom Acres at 4 p.m., hard cider tasting at Narrowsburg Fine Wine from afternoon to evening, chili cook-off and hot dogs for kids at the Delaware Arts Center at 5 p.m., “Young Frankenstein” film at Big Eddy Toy at 7 p.m.

At dusk is The Heron’s Butcher Shop of Horrors. Scare yourself silly for $5, at the Heron’s “underground” location. Donations benefit DVAA. Best Adult Costume wins $50 gift certificate at Mayer Wasner from 5 to 8 p.m. The Heron’s third annual Halloween Party is at 8 p.m. and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at Maison Bergogne at a time to be announced. For more information call The Heron 845/252-3333; Big Eddy Toy Store 845/798-7650.

Canaltown Spooky Movie Festival HONESDALE, PA — The Canaltown Spooky Movie Festival of short films, created by movie-makers from Wayne County, PA, the 570 area code and beyond, will be held on Saturday, November 1 at 7 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. The selected spooky shorts have not been rated but may approximate the sensibilities of an “R” rating. Children should be accompanied by an adult-aged guardian. Awards will be determined by audience vote.

A suggested donation of $10 in advance may be made by contacting 570/470-2563, 570/229-6275, or canaltown552@ gmail.com, or at the door for $13. The evening has been organized by Canaltown, a downtown Honesdale business project, in collaboration with The Cooperage Project. Light concessions will be available, and a raffle will benefit the Honesdale Summer Arts Program. continued on page 17

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The River Reporter’s 19th Annual THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know!

We will publish our 2014 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2015.

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ne early morning last week Emily and I got up early and headed down to the city clerk’s office on Worth Street to get our marriage license. The office opens at 8:30, and we made it there by 8:45. (Not as early as we would have liked, but I was proud of us.)

There was a small line leading to a desk, and a few moments later a smiling woman checked our IDs, and handing us a number, said “congratulations� in the same tone as she had to each of the couples who had preceded us. “Your number will be called shortly,� the smiling woman continued. “Grab a seat on the green couches at the far side of the room.�

The room is more like a hall—extremely long but relatively thin and stretched as far as the eye can see. Lining our path like a gauntlet is a never-ending tracking shot of different couples waiting either to get married or licensed. It is an amazing mix of pairs—old and young, male and female, big and small. A surprising group cobbled from all walks of life, all there for one reason: to get married. “We should have gotten here earlier,� Emily said, as we eventually made it to the green couches and found them completely packed.

Above our heads, numbers flash simultaneously on a few large screens throughout the room. And as my eyes drifted down to our own number I realized that we’ve got more than 100 couples to go, and it sunk in that all of the people waiting will be called before us.

Emily brought the crossword and we began to do it.

(It’s Tuesday, so I actually know a few answers.) After a few minutes spent waiting patiently, Emily decided to

explore a little bit and found an estimate for how long it will take. 222 minutes.

I quickly did the math in my head, (and then on my fingers) “That’s over 3 hours. Do you think it’s accurate?�

We trekked back down the line of couples to the front desk and waited in the small line again. More couples and more smiling “congratulations,� though when she sees that we already have a number her smile fades. She doesn’t appreciate a change in the system. We asked her how accurate the estimate is. “Hard to say,� she said, and as we discussed it, we offered the idea that maybe we should leave and come back. “You might miss your appointment. Next.�

Back down to the other side to check the estimate. 255.

We decide to come back.

An hour and a half later I’m at my desk awaiting an update when Emily texts me, “We missed it.� “Nooooo,� I respond. What happened was that at 9 a.m., a few more clerks showed up and the line began to move a lot faster. The woman was right; the estimate was not that accurate. Emily sweet-talked her into giving us a new number without me there and I headed back over. “You have to wait 24 hours to get married,� the clerk told us when our new number was eventually called. “We don’t want you rushing into these things.� He laughed.

I wanted to point out that the line and the wait was possibly deterrent enough, but I didn’t. He checked our IDs and we signed the various documents. We walked past the gauntlet of couples one last time and headed out into the sunlight—licensed to marry.

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Marc Sloan and Forever Moonlight at CAS LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will host Marc Sloan and the Forever Moonlight Band, bringing an evening of hot flamenco rhythms to the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Through extensive travel and experimentation, guitarist/composer Marc Sloan was influenced by Flamenco guitar (Spain’s original blues music), jazz and rock music.

Percussionist Pablo Shine is a prolific painter born in Santurce, Puerto Rico.

Violinist/teacher Guy Thillet maintains a large private studio of violin, viola and guitar students through Jacobs Music Center in Highland.

Tickets are Marc Sloan available for a suggested donation of $10. Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call the CAS Arts Center at 845/436-4227 or e-mail info@ catskillartsociety.org.

The Williams Brothers to perform at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The Williams Brothers will be at The Cooperage, as part of the Concerts in The Coop series on Friday, October 31. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. This concert will be the finale of the sixth season of the Concert in The Coop series. The Williams Brothers put together two shows in one—the first set is by Heavy Blonde and the second features Roy Williams and a full band.

Brothers Roy and Mike Williams are no strangers to the Concerts in The Coop series. They have been the driving force behind The MoneyNotes and The Bog Swing Band. The first set The Williams Brothers put together is Heavy Blonde, Mike’s newest project showcasing his talents as an arranger and lyricist. Heavy Blonde’s songs are intricately arranged and blend tropical music with country, pop, swing and vocal harmonies.

The second set will feature Roy and a full band playing his gypsy jazz-inspired compositions. Roy and Mike will be joined on stage with Nick Driscoll on the tenor saxophone and clarinet, Jeff Picker on bass, Nick Anderson on drums and Rob Cuellari on the rhythm guitar.

This show is BYOB. Donations are collected at the door.

For more information visit www.thecooperageproject. org or call 570/253-2020.

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

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e l l , m ayb e a little.

After all, it’s my column.

Even though I do share personal information in the pages of The River Reporter, it’s just an excuse to write about my observations of what all of you are doing.

At the risk of sounding repetitious, I am constantly amazed by the outpouring of community support that surrounds so many fundraisers here in the Upper Delaware River region. Yes, it’s true; I get around. With four counties, 60 communities and two states to cover, I travel a lot, but at least I’m not always in the office annoying my co-workers. Stupidly, I overbooked myself last week and failed to manage my time as well as I would have liked, but dragging myself out of bed and making my way to the SUNY Sullivan campus (www.sullivan.suny.edu) in the early hours last Saturday was well worth the effort.

Although the weather was far from delightful, the large crowd that showed up to take part in the event (www.walknowforautismspeaks.org) was in a festive mood. Now in its sixth year, the walk has garnered a lot of attention, and more and more people are becoming aware of how all-pervasive autism has become. The college website declared, “We are getting excited for the event on Saturday at the Sullivan Community College Field House,” and by the time the Wonder Dog and I strolled in, the place was already humming. True to their word, the congenial SUNY Sullivan hosts turned out in droves, with sports teams and mascots strolling through the crowd, stopping to greet kids and pet the dogs who had heard that taking a walk was going to help raise much needed funds for research into this growing epidemic, which currently affects “about one in 68 children in the United States. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and is almost five times more common

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among boys than girls” (www.cdc.gov).

Daunting statistics to be sure, but the key is not simply funding, but awareness as well, which is what the day was all about.

Keynote speaker and New York State Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (she gets around more than me!) was on hand to lend her support and spoke a few words.

“What we need here is money,” she said, “for research, for housing, and for education. We’re in this fight together.” Local chapter spokesperson Krista Brink concurred, adding, “The one thing I can offer [by sharing her personal journey with autism] is hope. No two cases are alike,” she continued, “and we need to never set limits on what we can accomplish, because when you set limits, you limit yourself.” As the kids enjoyed the refreshments and bouncy house, I scanned the room. Fighting off sadness at the state of affairs, I took Brink’s words to heart and exchanged that sentiment for one of hope for the future, which is inspired by you, the people.

But enough about you, let’s get back to me. I allowed my mind to wander a bit (first time for everything!) as I slipped into Halloween mode, reminding myself that I had yet to find the perfect get-up for the dog, much less for myself, and that I (I mean we) have a party to host (www. dancingcatsaloon.com) on Friday. Noting that I also had plans to photograph two psychic mediums in a graveyard (uh huh) before their planned séance later that evening (see page 13), I made a pitstop at the house, grabbed a bite to eat and headed back out in search of dead men walking. The tombstones lent an air of authenticity to the subject at hand, even though Dharma went off-leash, racing around like she was at the dog park, (no disrespect intended) rather than a permanent resting place for the dearly departed. While there, I couldn’t help but notice that amidst the bare trees one still clung to autumn, with majestic orange foliage intact, reminding me that it ain’t quite over. Yet. What was I talking about?

The SUNY Sullivan mascot and baseball team joined the crowd to help raise awareness during the Sullivan County Walk Now for Autism Speaks sixth annual event.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Middletown’s Treven Costello and Rock Hill’s Alyanna Schulman had fun and helped raise money at the Sullivan County Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser.

Kids, adults and dogs all took part in the sixth annual Sullivan County Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser, which surpassed last year’s donations by more than $2,000.

Liberty, NY Cub Scout pack 717 walked the walk for autism at the 6th annual fundraiser on the grounds of the SUNY Sullivan campus last weekend.

Oh, that’s right—me. Thinking that I might have to resurrect an outfit from a past soiree, I considered my options and wondered whether anyone would notice.

Surely, the last time I strutted my stuff in costume, there were plenty of others to focus on, and I wasn’t the center of attention. I’m more of a wallflower at parties anyhow, shying away from conversation and keeping to myself, introvert that I am. Besides, at the end of the day… it’s not all about me. Right?

Still hanging on, one of mother nature’s last vestiges of autumn could still be seen in all its glory in Sullivan County last weekend.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Oct. 30 Halloween organ recital

HONESDALE — The Reverend Edward K. Erb gives a Halloween music recital at Grace Episcopal Church, 7pm. Donations to the organ fund appreciated.

Treats for kids.

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-Pablo Picasso

Teen Tech Time

JEFFERSONVILLE — Teen Tech Time at the Western Sullivan Public Library Jeffersonville branch, 3-5pm. Students in grades 7 through 12 are welcome.

Examine technology, learn to build computer games, design new apps, explore a possible career, or just have fun.

845/482-4350.

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

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

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

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CALLICOON — Costume party at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm Music by The Falconers (from Binghampton). Prizes for best costumes. No cover. 845/887-5500.

Classic rock Halloween Bash

HANCOCK — A Howlin’ Halloween Bash featuring Rukkus at My Shady Lady, 170 E Front St., 9pm-12am. Costume contest, 50/50 raffles. Food available.

Drinks: Ghoul Drool, Witches Brew and Brain Freeze wine slushies. $10 cover.

607/821-1606.

Final Friday Comedy Night

HAWLEY — 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.

Halloween party

BETHEL — Peter Florance and the New Kings with Albi at Catskill Distilling with our friend Jonathan Fox hosting the Halloween festivities, 8pm.

Haunted House

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

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

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

The Ghosts of Kauneonga

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Beekman House hosting the exhibit “The Ghosts of Kauneonga: Images of a Faded Past,” 8pm. The exhibit features pictures and artifacts of Kauneonga Lake. Kauneonga is a small village with a long history and many ghosts to conjure up on Halloween.

845/583-4423.

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

CALLICOON — Al and John playing at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St. John was formerly of the Hassels, Billy Joel’s first band. 845/887-5500.

Church fair

PORT JERVIS — Church fair at the Drew United Methodist Church, 9am-2pm.

Vendor tables, bake sale, handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, Rada knives, homemade soup and more. Coffee break from 9-11am and lunch from 11am-1:30pm. 845/856-3423.

Falling Colors 8K Run & 5K Walk

ROCK HILL — Sullivan Striders 14th annual Falling Colors 8K Run & 5K Walk at Emerald Green Entertainium, 147 Old Sackett Lake Rd. Supports the Sullivan Striders Scholarship Fund benefiting Sullivan County high school graduating seniors. Register early for discount at www.zippyreg.com.

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REGION — Food for Fines @ your library at all branches of Western Sullivan Public Library. Donate food to pay off library fines. 845/482-4350 for more information and guidelines for this program.

Ghost Stories from Sullivan County

NARROWSBURG — Ghost Stories from Sullivan County at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 5pm. Listen to Sullivan County’s historian, John Conway, tell ghost stories from your hometown. 845/252-3360 for more information or to register.

Hannah & Maggie

HAWLEY — 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.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service

BEACH LAKE — Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. Penelope Ghartey will share the story of her early relationship with her Ghanian husband, their decision for her to travel alone to Ghana to meet his relatives, and her subsequent trip to and arrival in Ghana in 1969.

Mon., Nov. 3 Arabic classes

HANCOCK — Last day to tour the Haunted House at My Shady Lady, 170 E. Front St., 5-9pm. Adults $12, kids (16 and under) $6. Hotdogs, candy apples, slushies and assorted snacks available for purchase. 607/821-1606.

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

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ROSCOE — “Murder on the Lust Boat” 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.

REGION — Food for Fines @ your library at all branches of Western Sullivan Public Library. Donate food to pay off library fines. 845/482-4350 for more information and guidelines for this program.

Knit a Gift

Roast Pork Dinner

PORT JERVIS — TriState Naval Ship roast pork dinner, 4-7pm. Eat in or take out. $8 per dinner.

NARROWSBURG — Knit a Gift at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6pm. Wendy Merritt will give a special presentation for the Knitting Group and anyone else who’d like to learn. Beginner’s welcome.

Learn a new pattern or get an idea for a handmade gift. 845/252-3360.

Saturday Movies @ your library

Roast beef dinner

JEFFERSONVILLE — Saturday Morning Movies @ your library at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10:15am. PG family friendly movie. Run time of 110 minutes. Popcorn provided. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 845/482-4350.

Soup and Bread Supper

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

PORT JERVIS — Soup & Bread Supper at St. Peter’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.

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Story time

Alzheimer’s caregiver group

NARROWSBURG — Top 10 Apple Apps at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6-8pm.

Explore the most popular Apple apps for your Apple devices. 845/252-3360.

Tue., Nov. 4

MONTICELLO — 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.

LIBERTY — Alzheimer’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 Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders.

845/292-4200, ext. 3225.

Sun., Nov. 2

PORT JERVIS — Christmas rummage sale at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, 6 North Broome St., 9am-12 noon. 845/856-1231 ext. 10.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

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

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

Chicken BBQ

HONESDALE — Texas No. 4 Fire Company chicken BBQ. Drive-thru takeouts only. Cost: $10.

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REGION — Food for Fines @ your library at all branches of Western Sullivan Public Library. Donate food to pay off library fines. 845/482-4350 for more information and guidelines for this program.

Penny social

PORT JERVIS — TriState Naval Ship Penny Social, 46 Barcelow St. Doors open 12 noon, calling starts at 1pm.

845/856-6289.

Philatelic Society meeting

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Philatelic Society meeting at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 1pm. Short business to discuss, then ten-lot auction at 1:30pm. Door prizes, giveaways and refreshments. Open to collectors, the general public, and members.

Christmas rummage sale

Election Day chicken & biscuit luncheon

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Election Day chicken & biscuit luncheon at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 11am-1:30pm.

Donation: $7.50. Benefit: Sullivan-St. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star.

Election Day Soup & Chili Sale

KENOZA LAKE — The Kenoza Lake United Methodist Women will hold their annual Election Day Soup & Chili Sale at the Kenoza Lake Volunteer Fire Company firehouse. Sale starts at 11am till sold out. Pints & Quarts. All homemade.

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Roscoe community meeting

ROSCOE — The Roscoe Chamber of Commerce holds a community meeting in the Roscoe Central School cafeteria, 6:30pm. All community members are encouraged to attend. Discussion on the possibility of the installation of a weir in Riverside Park. Open floor discussion.

Refreshments served.

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

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

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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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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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TRUCK MECHANIC Must be experienced & qualified in heavy trucks and equipment. Must have own tools, be dependable and honest. FT positions open. FT salary $30k to $60k.

Benefits available for career minded individual.

Call or apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc. 845-856-1142

Dismantlers/Scrap Yard Hiring metal sorters, metal buyer, torch men, equipment operators. Full time/part time.

Port Jervis, NY. Call 845-856-1142.

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Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845/557-8548

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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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in the Roscoe Central School District For Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Aides, Cleaners and Cafeteria Applications can be obtained on the website (www.roscoe.k12.ny.us) and mailed to the District Attn: Main Office

Nurse needed in the Roscoe Central School District 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

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$39,794 hiring rate $41,858 after 6 months $47,930 after 1 year PAID time off GREAT benefits Retire after 25 years AT ANY AGE

Apply on-line today or download exam information and applications at: www.cs.ny.gov/exams Additional information about the position of correction officer is available on our website at www.doccs.ny.gov

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision An equal opportunity employer ANDREW M. CUOMO, GOVERNOR • ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI, ACTING COMMISSIONER

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SHELTER DIRECTOR – Energetic self-starter needed immediately to lead and revitalize shelter. Strong computer skills, management and communications skills required as well as experience in animal care. Grant and fundraising experience a plus. The ideal candidate will manage staff, finances, liaison with the community and participate in the modernization of the facility. Send cover letter and resume to: board@pjhumane.org.

The Town of Tusten is looking for an individual to provide general maintenance and repairs including snow removal for the town hall as well as fill in for the Highway Dept and Water & Sewer Dept on an as needed basis. Please fill out an application at the town office no later than November 7th. Call Supervisor Carol Ropke Wingert @ 845-252-3668 for further information.

Salary to be determined.

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DELAWARE VALLEY FARM & GARDEN SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC W/ EXPERIENCE NEEDED. HELP WANTED IN OTHER POSITIONS. APPLY AT STORE 30 VIADUCT RD CALLICOON, NY

Copper $1.50-$2.80/lb.

Light Iron & Steel $150-$200/gross ton PRICES SUBJECT Aluminum 30-60¢/lb.

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CALL TODAY or just bring your scrap and cash in now!

ARTHUR TROVEI AND SONS, INC.

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Year-round fulltime position in Liberty.

General medium duty truck experience required.

CDL a plus, but will train. Bring own tools.

Uniforms provided.

A safety conscious, clean shop.

Background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing required.

Benefits after qualification period.

Join a leading local company!

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Call Chris 292-0416

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15. Really engrossed 16. Hoppy beverage 17. What the salesman handing out samples said to the poet who wrote “Don Juan”?

20. Something to drool over?

21. 1970 Stanley Cup hero Bobby 22. Bremner of “Trainspotting” 23. Singer DiFranco 26. “Thugz Mansion” rapper 28. Immature 30. What a poetry lover bought after being happily introduced to the collection “Tulips and Chimneys”?

34. It may be tragic 35. Throat clearers 36. Times New Roman, e.g.

37. “I’m not kidding!”

38. Conway and Curry 42. Hit the big leagues 43. Part of the U.S. south of the Equator 44. Poetry lover’s answers when asked “Who wrote the poem ‘I Too’?” and “A true poet lover does what when reading poetry?”?

48. Ohio city on Lake Erie 49. Sign of a sellout 50. To the ____ degree 51. Indian spiced tea 52. Letters on a wanted poster 55. Actor Brynner 57. Apt description of a crossword that uses the names of poets to create groan-inducing puns?

63. Fri. preceder 64. Ninth-inning relief pitcher 65. Fanaticism 66. Parade columnist Marilyn ____ Savant 67. Some blenders 68. Creature of legend

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8. Jordan’s Queen ____ 9. Game in which one knocks 10. Abbr. in many Canadian city names 11. Insect with pincers 12. Removes the dirt from?

13. Designer Geoffrey 18. Dingbat 19. Plant with fronds 23. “Yeah ... whatever!”

24. “I, Claudius” role 25. Desktop picture 27. Lines of cliffs 29. Sue Grafton’s “____ for Noose” 31. Prov. of Niagara Falls 32. Communications of¿cer on “Star Trek” 33. Juicy fruit 37. They may be treated in a spa 38. Subject of a cigarette rating 39. “Deal me a hand!”

40. Big name in bubbly 41. Place for the words “Miss USA” 42. 4, on a phone 43. Look for talent 44. Green Giant utterance 45. Planet once named Georgium Sidus in honor of England’s King George III 46. Good news on Wall Street 47. Load bearers?

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Call for Vendors!

Vendors needed for the 38th Annual Nursing Conference at the Villa Roma Conference Center on November 5-6, 2014. Looking for crafters, jewelry, specialty foods, cookware, etc.

Call Darrilyn Scheich for information and to reserve a table at (646) 672-6378 or 6002

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

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Gone With the Wind on Briscoe Road between Hurd Road and Route 52, a four foot square painting (brilliant colors), off my roof rack signed in lower right JPERL Oct 2014 - if located call Dana Duke 607 . 498 . 5207 or 607 . 498 . 4308 or contact the DVAA (Delaware Valley Arts Association), at 845 252 7576

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

NRG Home Solar is now qualifying homes for a FREE home solar installation. Call or go online today to see if your home qualifies.

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

Real Estate EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS MONEY MAKER!! Or Live In One House And Rent Out The Other! Main House Features, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths And Laundry On A Full Basement With Oil Heat. The Cottage Features High Ceilings, Wood Floors, Great Room, 2 Bedrooms And A Full Bath With Laundry.

Set On A Quiet Road Within Walking Distance To Lake Huntington For Boating, Fishing And Swimming. Priced @ $109,900 MLS#39875.

For more country properties visit us on the web! www.eaglevalleyrealty.com • eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com

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.

Retail space available for rent 1000 sq ft all brand new Wraparound porch great views of Kauneonga Lake 845-252-3999

HIC NYC 1427914, HIC Yonkers NY 5972, HIC Nassau County NY H2409720000, HIC Suffolk County NY 50906h, HIC Weschester County NY Wc24767h12, HIC Rockland County NY H11586400000

Shohola nd 2 Floor Apt. No Pets, No Smokers $575 a mo-2 mo sec 1 Bedroom w/fireplace Large deck-2 entries Laundry hook up 570-559-7669 “We recently placed an ad in your newspaper to rent our house. We had more than twenty responses. People really do read your ads!!”

Thank you, Linda McAuley

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

Office loc.: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon

whom process against it may be served. The principal business loc. and address SSNY shall mail process to is 240 Phillipsport Rd., Phillipsport, NY 12769. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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

Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 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

Narrowsburg, NY • Sullivan County Commercial Property • River Rights Motivated Seller • Call Owner • 917-376-3081 www.246bridgestreet.com • mal180@aol.com Licensed Real Estate Broker PA and NY 845.252.3547 Narrowsburg, NY Office 845.253.6606 Honesdale, PA Office 570.493.2476 Cell/Text PO Box 145 Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Dianna L. Dettloff, Broker Licenses # SB065194 PA • 37GI1011818 NY

Rt 52, Narrowsburg, NY Enjoy Sullivan County, New York 3 bedroom 2 bath year round home with full ¿nished basement and detached garage Includes 2.2 +- cleared acres.

Priced to sell at

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$139,000.00

Narrowsburg Area Walk to all 1 bedroom apartment walk up for rent No Smokers $695.00 per month utilities included 845-252-3999

21 Lower Main Street PO Box 335 Callicoon, NY

845-887-5640 Real Estate Inc.

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

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MLS # 36533 This very nice American FourSquare sits on 1.3 acres close to Narrowsburg.

Home is in good condition and has many upgrades such as boiler, electric and new septic system. Rich hardwood Àoors and nice woodwork. Yard is nicely planted with mature trees, fruit trees and gardens.

Garage has plenty of space for workshop/studio.

Paved driveway – Reduced to $ 99,000

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served. SSNY shall mail process to: 334 W. 86th St, Apt 6A, NY, NY 10024. Purpose: any lawful activity.

may be served & shall mail process to Kelli Mckenna, 525 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. Purpose: General.

access to classroom technology and high-speed internet connectivity to equalize opportunities for children to learn, to add classroom space to expand high-quality pre-kindergarten programs, to replace classroom trailers with permanent instructional space, and to install high-tech smart security features in schools. Shall the SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT OF 2014 be approved?

STATE OFFICES Governor/ Lieutenant Governor 4 Year Term Vote for ONE ANDREW M CUOMO for Governor (DEM-WOR-IND-WEP) 4 Bittersweet Ln Mt. Kisco NY 10549 KATHY C HOCHUL for Lt Governor (DEM-WOR-IND-WEP) 405 Gulf Lndg Buffalo NY 14202 ROB ASTORINO for Governor (REPCON-SCC) 281 Pythian Ave Hawthorne NY 10532 CHRIS MOSS for Lt Governor(REPCON-SCC) 382 Stiles Rd Elmira NY 14901 HOWIE HAWKINS for Governor (GRE) 410 W Beard Ave Syracuse NY 13205 BRIAN P JONES for Lt Governor (GRE) 12 Dongan Pl Apt 105 NY NY 10040 STEVEN COHN for Governor (SAP) 750 W Broadway Long Beach NY 11561 BOBBY K KALOTEE (SAP) 5 Bradley Ct Syosset NY 11791 MICHAEL MCDERMOTT for Governor (LBT) 27 Lancaster Pl Huntington Station NY 11746 CHRIS EDES for Lt Governor (LBT) 100 Raleigh St Rochester NY 14620 Comptroller 4 Year Term Vote for ONE THOMAS P DINAPOLI (DEM-WORIND-WEP) 100 Great Neck Rd Great Neck NY 11021 ROBERT ANTONACCI (REP-CONSCC) 5015 Brittany Ln Syracuse NY 13215 THERESA M PORTELLI (GRE) 9 Pitch Pine Rd Albany NY 12203 JOHN CLIFTON (LBT) 168-32 127th Ave Apt 9D Jamaica NY 11434 Attorney General 4 Year Term Vote for ONE ERIC T SCHNEIDERMAN (DEMWOR-IND-WEP) 645 W End Ave Apt 8F NY NY 10025 JOHN CAHILL (REP-CON-SCC) 84 Northview Terr Yonkers NY 10703 RAMON JIMENEZ (GRE) 125 White Plains Rd Bronx NY 10473 CARL E PERSON (LBT) 330 W 55th St Apt 4F NY NY 10019 State Supreme Court Justice 10 Year Term 3rd Judicial District Vote for ONE JUSTIN O CORCORAN (DEM-IND) 181 Sycamore St Albany NY 12209 LISA M FISHER (REP) 991 Deans Mill Rd Ravena NY 12143 COUNTYWIDE OFFICES Representative in Congress 19TH District Vote for ONE SEAN S ELDRIDGE (DEM-WOR) 202 Dancing Rock Rd Shokan NY 12481 CHRISTOPHER P GIBSON (REPCON-IND)

25 Hudson St Kinderhook NY 12106 State Senator 42nd District Vote for ONE JOHN J BONACIC (REP-CON-IND) 232 Tally Ho Rd Middletown NY 10940 Member of Assembly 100th District Vote for ONE AILEEN M GUNTHER (DEM-WORIND) 1211 Sackett Lake Rd Forestburgh NY 12777 TOWN OFFICES DELAWARE Council (Vacancy) 3 Year Term Vote for ONE CHRISTOPHER HERMANN (DEM) 118 Hilltop Rd Callicoon NY 12723 JOHN C GAIN (REP-CON-IND) 54 CR 164 Jeffersonville NY 12748 FALLSBURG VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE Mayor 2 Year Term Vote for ONE LOUIS SAPERSTEIN (ULTRA) 88 Broadway Woodridge NY 12789 JOAN I COLLINS (OAK TREE) 14 Belle Harbour Dr Apt 10 Woodridge NY 12789 Trustee 2 Year Term V o t e f o r T W O RONALD S KATES (WOODRIDGE FIRST) 63 Maple Ave Woodridge NY 12789 JAMES SLATER (GARDEN) 21 Broadway Woodridge NY 12789 STEVEN LEVY (BRIGHT IDEAS) 4 Third St Woodridge NY 12789 FREMONT Justice (Vacancy) 4 Year Term Vote for ONE ANNA B MILUCKY (REP-CON-IND) 13 William Herbert Rd Fremont Ctr NY 12736 Council (Vacancy) 1 Year Term Vote for ONE JOHN MEYER (DEM-CON) 36 Phil Reichman Rd Obernburg NY 12767 NEVERSINK Member of Assembly 101st District Vote for ONE CLAUDIA TENNEY (REP-CON) 12 Slaytonbush Ln Utica NY 13501 CHRISTOPHER P FARBER (IND) 1670 SR 5S Little Falls NY 13365

against any items contained therein.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following elected officials are hereby specified as follows: Supervisor $20,455.00 Councilperson (4) $6,991.00 each Highway Superintendent $49,059.00 Parks Commissioner $1,000.00 Town Clerk/Tax Collector $32,900.00 Registrar $420.00

By Order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk October 24. 2014

trict 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

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

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 Formation of Fallsburg Holdings LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY)on9/11/14.Office loc.:Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 575 Rte. 70, 2nd Fl., Brick, NJ 08723. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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

LEGAL NOTICE LIST OF NOMINATIONS STATE OF NEW YORK MONTICELLO, NEW YORK TO THE ELECTORS OF SULLIVAN COUNTY: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section § 4-122.1 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: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the polling places will be open from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM. PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE, AN AMENDMENT Revising State’s Redistricting Procedure The proposed amendment to sections 4 and 5 and addition of new section 5-b to Article 3 of the State Constitution revises the redistricting procedure for state legislative and congressional districts. The proposed amendment establishes a redistricting commission every 10 years beginning in 2020, with two members appointed by each of the four legislative leaders and two members selected by the eight legislative appointees; prohibits legislators and other elected officials from serving as commissioners; establishes principles to be used in creating districts; requires the commission to hold public hearings on proposed redistricting plans; subjects the commission’s redistricting plan to legislative enactment; provides that the legislature may only amend the redistricting plan according to the established principles if the commission’s plan is rejected twice by the legislature; provides for expedited court review of a challenged redistricting plan; and provides for funding and bipartisan staff to work for the commission.

Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

PROPOSITION NUMBER TWO, AN AMENDMENT Permitting Electronic Distribution of State Legislative Bills The proposed amendment to section 14 of Article 3 of the State Constitution would allow electronic distribution of a state legislative bill to satisfy the constitutional requirement that a bill be printed and on the desks of state legislators at least three days before the Legislature votes on it. It would establish the following requirements for electronic distribution: first, legislators must be able to review the electronically-sent bill at their desks; second, legislators must be able to print the bill if they choose; and third, the bill cannot be changed electronically without leaving a record of the changes. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

PROPOSITION NUMBER THREE, A PROPOSITION SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT OF 2014 The SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT OF 2014, as set forth in section one of part B of chapter 56 of the laws of 2014, authorizes the sale of state bonds of up to two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) to provide

TOWN OF LUMBERLAND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year 2015 has been completed and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk at1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y., where it is available for inspection by any interested person during regular office hours.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Lumberland will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the 2015 Preliminary Budget at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Lumberland Municipal Building, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y., at which time any interested person may be heard in favor of or

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.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Triple R Development LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 10/15/2014 The County in which the Office is to be located SullivanThe New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : Ramon B Gonzalez III 12 Scheibe Road Liberty NY 12754 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 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.

STATEWIDE OFFICES Governor in place of Andrew M Cuomo Lt. Governor in place of Robert J Duffy Comptroller in place of Thomas P DiNapoli Attorney General in place of Eric T Schneiderman Justice Supreme Court 3rd J.D. to fill a vacancy 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 Dis-

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

SSNY shall mail process to: Anje Studios, LLC, 193 Dingle Daisy Rd, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purposes.

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.

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.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, against William F. Wolff a/k/a William Wolff; et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 5, 2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, New York on November 20, 2014 at 10:00AM, premises known as 51 Old Brook Road f/k/a 33 Old Brook Road, Barryville, NY 12719. 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 NY, Section 18 Block 1 Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment $135,863.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2012-91. Steven N. Mogel, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: October 13, 2014 1116044 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2014 BERENTSEN’S CAMPGROUND, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/2/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom

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process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 266 Roosa Gap Rd., Bloomingburg,NY 12721.General Purposes.

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 LEGAL NOTICE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS FOLLOWS: 1.A special meeting of the qualified voters of the Eldred Central School District shall be held at the Eldred Junior-Senior High School, Route 55 in the Town of Highland in said District, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of voting on the proposition described in the notice of special meeting hereinafter set forth.2 Said special meeting shall be called by giving the following notice thereof: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Eldred Central School District shall be held at the Eldred Junior-Senior High School, Route 55 in the Town of Highland in said District, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. The following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at said meeting: PROPOSITION Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND APPARATUS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL USE, ALL AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGRE-

GATE COST OF $5,561,695; AND THAT SUCH COSTS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED

BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS, WITH SUCH TAX TO BE OFFSET BY STATE AID AVAILABLE THEREFOR; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED SUCH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST SHALL BE ISSUED. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the text of the aforesaid proposition may appear on the ballot labels in the following abbreviated form: PROPOSITION Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special voter meeting, authorizing reconstruction and equipping of existing school buildings and facilities, site and incidental improvements, all at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $5,561,695; the issuance of debt obligations of the School District therefor, and the levy of a tax in annual installments therefor, with such tax to be offset by state aid available therefor, all as more fully described in said notice, be approved? The School District, acting as lead agency to the extent necessary for this purpose under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA”), has completed its environmental review and, on October 2, 2014, has duly determined and found the purpose to be a type II action which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots to vote on the proposition may be applied for at the office of the School District Clerk. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the date of the aforesaid special district meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such special district meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued shall be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours on each of the five days prior to the day of the vote (excluding Saturday and

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Sunday). An absentee ballot must reach the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of such special district meeting.

DATED: October 2, 2014 Eldred, New York Bonnie Robertson, District Clerk Eldred Central School District New York 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.

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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 14, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. Purchase and Installation of Nurses Call Stations at Sullivan County Adult Care Center (B-14-73) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth.

Dated: October 31, 2014

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(Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing, and Internet (1) requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies.) b. Legitimate Paid and/or In-County Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541.

Requested (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing, and Internet Distribution (2) requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, (By mail employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies.) and outside Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter the mail) (3) Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS®

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Outside County Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include (1) sample copies, requests over 3 years old, requests induced by a premium, bulk sales and requests including association requests, names obtained from business directories, lists, and other sources) d. NonIn-County Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include sample requested (2) copies, requests over 3 years old, requests induced by a premium, bulk Distribution sales and requests including association requests, names obtained from (By mail business directories, lists, and other sources) and outside the mail) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of (3) Mail (e.g., First-Class Mail, nonrequestor copies mailed in excess of 10% limit mailed at Standard Mail ® or Package Services rates)

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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IBERTY, NY — The most valuable and enduring reward from participating in athletics is a sense of satisfaction derived from knowing you have given your best. That fulfillment of having made great strides by dint of hard work and dedication represents the “gold� that is available to any and all competitors. More importantly, that enduring benefit is not subject to the measure of winning or losing. But now looms the coveted postseason and the allure to vie for a title.

For the undefeated Sullivan West Bulldogs football team 8-0 (3-0 OCIAA), their 28-13 league win over rival Liberty on October 25 punches their ticket to the Section IX Class C championship game against Millbrook at Dietz Stadium on November 8. This clash with the Indians had a special allure as it would be the third time in the past four years that Liberty and Sullivan West would battle for a chance to reach the postseason. Last year, Liberty’s 27-19, come-from-behind win nixed the Dawgs participation in the big dance. Two years prior it was Sullivan West’s stunning 2221 overtime win that barred Liberty from a run for glory. So here they were again. Though the Dawgs were unbeaten, a Liberty win by more than eight points would have given the Indians the tie-breaker and consigned the Bulldogs to be spectators again.

But with a mighty front line, a wealth of experience and by dint of key plays on both sides of the ball, the Westies prevailed. They got out to a 14-0 lead via a pair of TD’s from senior Ronj Padu, augmented by PAT’s from Austin Melchick, who would kick four through the uprights by day’s end. Liberty’s Grant Harrman cut the deficit with a nine-yard run. Brenden Siegal’s PAT made it 14-7. But a timely interception by Sullivan West senior Richard Shevak netted another score to give the Dawgs a 21-7 lead at the half. Early in the fourth quarter Liberty’s Shane Black caught a ball that was tipped by Sullivan West defenders in the end zone to make it 21-13. Siegal’s kick sailed wide. The Dawgs would answer back with a seven-yard TD run by Shevak that made it 28-13. Kevin Puerschner’s late interception iced the win. He also had four sacks on the day. Andrew Stabbert’s outstanding rushing (23/208) was instrumental in the victory. The Dawgs travel to Chester on October 29 for a non-league game under the lights. Sullivan West’s last appearance in a title game was a 34-20 defeat to Ellenville in 2008. One year prior they had fallen to Tri-Valley 18-6, a defeat that had ended a three-peat of titles that included a 21-12 Class B win over Marlboro in 2004 and Class C wins of 34-7 and 47-27 over Tri-Valley in 2005 and 2006.

Semifinal losses to Burke and O’Neill barred the Dawgs from title games in 2011 and 2012. For its part, Liberty 5-3 (1-2 OCIAA) has had two title game encounters but lost them both. They fell to Ellenville 27-0 in 2009 and then to O’Neill 35-14 in 2012. Back in 2002 Liberty won the Class C title by default. They were the only Class C team in Section IX. This is the week for soccer sectionals.

In boys contention, Fallsburg 12-2-2 (4-0-2 OCIAA) won its first division title in 13 years with a 2-1 win over Liberty. The #2-seeded Comets hosted #7-seeded Millbrook 3-2 in overtime on October 27. #8 Liberty fell to #1 Spackenkill 2-1 on penalty kicks.

In Class D #2-seeded Eldred will vie for the title in Middletown vs.

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Sullivan West senior Andrew Stabbert gains big yardage courtesy of a mammoth block from senior Tyler Davis. Stabbert rushed 23 times for 208 yards. He is closing in on 1,000 yards for the season.

Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

Sullivan West senior Ronj Padu hauls in a touchdown pass from quarterback Richard Shevak with 5:36 to go in the first quarter in the Bulldogs 28-13 league win over Liberty. Padu would score again on a 10-yard run. The win by the undefeated Bulldogs catapults them to the championship game against Millbrook on November 8 at Dietz Stadium.

Port Jervis’s Kobe Lane (15:24) races along the shore of Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain en route to a second-place finish in the OCIAA Championships.

Eldred sophomore Lynzee Kelty scores one of her three goals in a regular season 6-1 win over Sullivan West. Kelty is Section IX’s leading scorer with 63 points via 25 goals and 13 assists. Eldred, the defending Section IX Class D champion, vied against Livingston Manor for the title on October 28. #1-seeded Mount Academy. Eldred is the defending Section IX champion in both boys and girls soccer. The Lady Yellow Jackets 13-2-1 (4-0 OCIAA) defeated Livingston Manor 2-0 for the division title. Now looms a rematch of last year’s sectional title, as they got at it again on October 28 in Middletown. The Lady Yellow Jackets advanced to last year’s state final four before losing 4-0 to Poland. At the OCIAA Cross-Country championships, local top finishers included Port Jervis’s Kobe Lane, second (15:24), with teammates Lucas Reilly, 16th (16:25.56), and Denzel Vilsaint, 32nd (16:54.92). Tri-Valley’s Ian Kurzrock was the county’s top boy finisher. He was 41st (17:14.71), just two places ahead of Sullivan West’s Ethan Seidl (17:23.18). There were 144 boys contending. In the girls race, Monticello’s Camryn Johnson was 12th (18:57.59). Sidney Johnson (20:22.21), Jillian McEneaney (20:34.87) and Sarah Grodin (20:36.42) captured places 33, 35 and 38. Eldred’s Kayla Mass was 42nd (20:43.78), and Sullivan West’s Kelsey Dutton was 44th (20:48.96). There were 130 girls in the race. The Section IX Cross-Country Championships will be held at Bear Mountain on October 31. For details on these events and others visit www.sportsinsightsny.com. For albums of photos visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com.

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Celebration, to donate to its ergy demonstration area was featured as campaign, or to learn more about CCESC a main attraction, equipped with a funcprograms, contact the office at 845/292tioning solar panel from Cornell Univer6180, connect to its Facebook and Twitter sity. Health and fitness was also promotaccounts under ccesullivan, visit its ed heavily at the hike with resources on website at www.sullivancce.org, or email making healthy choices in families and Nicole Slevin at nas96@cornell.edu. the benefits of physical activity. Individu-

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ILFORD, PA — opened, visitors enjoyed Nearly 50 scouts a hike in the woods and from the Milford, learned about forest history PA area and more than 500 at the re-created campsite visitors participated in Naof the Yale Forestry School, tional Public Lands Day and which educated America’s Community Appreciation first foresters at Grey Day events at Grey Towers Contributed photo Towers from 1901 to 1926.

National Historic Site on Scouts from Milford Boy Scout Visitors could also borrow a Saturday, September 27. The Troop 77 helped spread mulch backpack filled with wildfire U.S. Forest Service selected and clear logs from the Grey educational materials and a Grey Towers as one of three Towers Forest Discovery Trail on stuffed Smokey Bear as part signature sites for National National Public Lands Day. The of Grey Towers’ Hike with Public Lands Day activities. trail, which could not be used Smokey backpack program.

Scouts from Shohola, since Hurricane Sandy, can now The day also was an Milford, Matamoras and be re-opened to public and school opportunity to celebrate Dingman Township helped groups. the 50-year anniversary spread wood chips and mulch on a section of the Wilderness Act of 1964, which of the Forest Discovery Trail at Grey today protects nearly 110 million acres Towers so that the public can begin to of federally owned lands, many of which utilize it after damage from Hurricane are part of the National Forest System.

Sandy made it unsafe and unpassable.

Forest Service Acting Director of The trail is used by visitors and school Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers groups who participate in experiential Liz Close participated in the day’s events, conservation education programs about including raking out trail mulch and forest health and forest history. sharing information with visitors about Once the Forest Discovery Trail was rethe Wilderness Act.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28

3.37 3.40 3.55 3.49 3.40 3.40 3.37

High water temperature °F 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28

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Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels October 28, 2014 Cannonsville: 50.8% Pepacton: 67.8% Neversink: 74.2% Total: 71% Normal Total: 74% Total in 2013: 80.4%

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RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

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An owl gets a second chance at living free

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couple of months back during August, a concerned Pennsylvania landowner contacted the National Park Service (NPS), Upper Delaware to report that an owl was on the ground in his yard and had been there for several hours. NPS biologists Jaime Myers and Jessica Newbern went out to meet the property owner, and found a great horned owl with an apparent injury to its right foot. They captured the owl and turned it over to the Delaware Valley Raptor Center (DVRC).

Bill Streeter, director of the DVRC, examined the owl, a female, and found it to be emaciated at a weight of 45 oz. (about half the weight of a full grown female). It also favored its right foot and had that foot closed. An X-ray of the leg revealed no fractures. After two days at the DVRC, the owl opened its foot, but still walked with a limp.

A great horned owl is perhaps one of the most aggressive raptors in the wild. They have been known to raid bald eagle nests and tangle with prey such as porcupines and skunks. It is difficult to assess for sure how this female owl came to be injured, but

TRR photos by Scott Rando

This great horned owl, her injury healed and nursed back to health, is getting a second chance at living her life in the wild due to the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, the National Park Service and a caring landowner who took time to call and get help for her.

Jaime Myers of the National Park Service has just released the great horned owl. An owl’s flight feathers are aerodynamically designed by nature to be silent in flight, and that fact was proved as she silently climbed to the top of a tall tree.

there is a strong chance that this was a hunting injury. With the Xray showing no fracture, there was a reasonable chance of this owl being rehabilitated enough to be released back into the wild. This owl would have to regain strength and mobility in its right foot, enough to perch on tree limbs and grab prey, as well as overall muscle mass from being emaciated, before it could be released and be able to survive in the wild.

October 17 dawned bright and sunny, and it was the female great horned owl’s big day. Its foot had healed enough and it regained mass and flight ability to the extent where it could be returned to the wild, so it was taken by Bill Streeter to near where it was rescued. Some folks from the NPS were waiting for us, and Jaime Meyers did the “toss� (where the bird is actually released).

It flew straight and true with silent wing thrusts to the top of a tall oak tree near the river. The great horned owl perched for a few moments as she got her bearings, then flew off downstream with some nearby crows announcing her freedom flight.

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