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Cochecton adopts 2015 budget, imposes grease fines

Neighbors object to DOT plan Retaining walls, guardrails to be installed By FRITZ MAYER

OUNGSVILLE, NY — Panther Rock Creek and the Callicoon Creek, which converge in Youngsville, have flooded numerous times over the past decade, and now the state is moving to address the issue at Panther Rock. At a public hearing on November 12, a representative from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) said the creek floods so often because the space below the bridge over the creek is too small. Root balls and trees get stuck in the opening and the water backs up and floods the surrounding buildings. The DOT’s plan to mitigate this is to raise the roadway and bridge three feet, which, because of the construction materials to be used, will actually result in the space under the bridge being four feet higher than the existing space, and reduce the amount of flooding. Jim Esposito, a DOT engineer, said the bridge is on a “flood warning bridge watch list,” and must be monitored by DOT crews whenever there is a flood warning. He said this has happened 10 times in the past 10 years, and it is expensive. He added that the bridge is still safe. Four commercial properties in the hamlet will be impacted by this plan, because three-foot-high retaining walls will need to be constructed to support the raised road in front of the buildings, and guard rails will be placed on top of the walls. For one property, the Youngsville Garage, which is owned by Callicoon town council member Scott Gaebel, there is the retaining wall and guard rail option, but there is also an option for the creation of an embankment, which would require the demolition of the garage, and require the state to purchase his building. A DOT spokesman, Dave Hamburg, said that option was created for the garage because several garage bay doors that can now be accessed from the road will no longer be usable, and the plan had to address that. He said the other property owners don’t have that situation. But the other property owners said their properties will be negatively impacted, and access to their properties will also be affected. Linda Babicz, the former town supervisor, noted that only one building owner, Gaebel, was invited to a meeting to

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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The New York Department of Transportation plans to raise the roadway over a bridge on State Route 52 in Youngsville, which will require placing retaining walls and guard rails in front of business properties.

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The opening talk at the November 12 Cochecton town board meeting was all about the November 5 public hearing held to review the town’s proposed 2015 budget. Board members agreed that the presentation they gave was interesting, detailed and accurate in every respect. Town residents will have to take their word for it. No one but the board attended the advertised hearing. Because there were no objections to the proposed budget, the board voted unanimously (minus absent Anna Story) to adopt it as drafted. Supervisor Gary Maas outlined the 2015 budgetary challenges that resulted in a 1.5% increase, the first in three years. A 10 to 12% increase in town employee health insurance costs, a 27% increase in New York State retirement fund costs, a long overdue sewer plant upgrade, and soaring road salt prices topped the list and led to passage of two resolutions. The first resolution was to pay the New York State and Local Retirement System invoice prior to December 15, affording the town a $996 early payment discount. It passed 4 to 0. The second resolution was to increase spending in the contractual sewer operations line, from $35,000 to $36,500. The $1,500 increase followed a $15,000 increase earlier in the year, when the need for upgrading the sewer plant with new pump, housing and purification system first became apparent. If cost is not prohibitive, the upgrade may also include transitioning from chlorine-based purification to eco-friendly ultraviolet light purification. It passed, 4 to 0. In sewer officer Michael Walter’s absence, Maas detailed sewer upgrade plans and reported that Continued on page 3

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Solar in Town of Delaware? By ANYA TIKKA

ORTONVILLE, NY — At the Town of Delaware board meeting on November 12, Mav Moorhead talked about her recent findings regarding the town adopting a solar program. She came to the previous meeting as a guest, and as a result, was asked to explore the available options. At the meeting, the council appointed four members to the newly formed energy committee. They include Moorhead, Rich Winter, Isaac Green Diebboll and Ginny Boyle. Moorhead went over the many options she said were available for the town to take, saying there was still much ground to cover in order to get the best deal, and that the commit- TRR photo by Anya Tikka Mav Moorhead tee’s investigation was ongoing. The options investigated include a program offered by NYSERDA, which offers towns reduced cost energy in exchange for moving to solar-generated electricity. Moorhead reported 24 towns are installing solar energy now in the state. The incentive is open to municipalities, individuals, schools and businesses, and the program expires the last day of the year. Another option is NY Sun Initiative, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, Moorhead said. It is a statewide program initiated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to drive down the cost of solar installations for communities and local governments. Moorhead also mentioned the “Solarize Campaign” that will be up on NYSERDA’s website within two months. It is a program that started in Portland, OR in 2011 and is operated with support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Moorhead asked for help with gathering the information NYSEG needs. This includes the distance from the photovoltaic panels to the interconnect, and the electric needs of the water treatment plant, which has the highest electric usage in the town. Another possibility for saving money on energy consumption would be to piggyback on another town that’s participating in MEGA, or Municipal Electric & Gas Aggregate. The town officials offered help by providing maps available from municipal offices that give the location of every usage point within the town. Moorhead also outlined her meeting with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther that same afternoon. She reported Gunther was “all gung-ho,” wanting to help the town and other towns move forward with solar projects. “We’re really trying to devise a roadmap,” Moorhead said, “because there are many different routes and agencies. We’re trying to figure out how to connect the dots; that’s the challenge.” She said the committee would continue its research, and a committee meeting was set for November 29. In Sullivan County, the Town of Tusten is moving forward with a solar project. The Town of Callicoon rejected grants and incentives totaling about $300,000 in 2008, which would have paid entirely for a solar system for the town.

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IN BRIEF Sullivan sheriff warns of utility scam

PA representative proposes gift ban

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff says scam artists have been targeting customers of the Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) service area, calling customers to say their electricity is about to be shut off because the utility did not receive the most recent payment. The scam artist tells the victim they can avoid having the power shut off by making an immediate payment using a Green Dot MoneyPak card, which is like a prepaid credit card, and can be purchased at various stores. The victim buys the card and provides the card number to the scammer, who then immediately removes the money from the card by way of an ATM. Schiff says the scammer may not always be a live person. “In some instances, the victims have received an official sounding robo-call,” he said. In other cases the scammer has been fluent in both English and Spanish. “The scammer’s pitch is always high pressure,” said Schiff, “and the scammers love to target businesses on a Friday because an owner would believe that a potential disruption of electric service could last until Monday.” Schiff says that county detectives are in the process of tracing the 800 number used by the crooks. “They are very brazen. Even after months of running this scam, the phone number is still active. When Detective Cyrus Barnes called the number on November 14, a male answered the phone and offered to help him with his payment,” he said. His office is working with O&R Utilities, the New York State Attorney General and troopers from the Wurtsboro barracks on this case.

HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Rick Saccone has proposed a total gift ban for state lawmakers. This comes after governor-elect Tom Wolf said he will impose an absolute gift ban on members of his transition team and members of the executive branch once he takes office. Existing law allows legislators to receive gifts, as long as they disclose any items that exceed $250 in value. But, according to Saccone, the reporting rules are cumbersome and do not offer a complete picture of gifts received. That’s why he has long advocated for a total gift ban. Such a ban, he said, would be clear-cut, easier to enforce and contribute greatly to restoring public confidence in how we do business. As soon as the new session begins, he plans to reintroduce House Bill 1667, which would implement a total gift ban for all public officials and employees. It would not ban gifts from family members, as long as they don’t work as lobbyists. It also would allow legislators to receive educational materials relevant to their jobs and to receive plaques and awards for service from community groups and organizations. What it would prohibit, however, are lobbyist-paid dinners, sports tickets, travel, entertainment and cash gifts of any amount.

Honesdale train to resume operations HONESDALE, PA — Delaware Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad Company (DL&S) has filed an application to operate a train on the 24-mile rail line between Lackawaxen, Hawley and Honesdale. DL&S has worked out an operating agreement with Stourbridge Railroad Company (SBRR), the owner of the line. The agreement provides that DL&S will be the exclusive common carrier freight and passenger operator on the line. DL&S certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed $5 million. Tourist train rides were halted in September 2012 after 30 years of operations because of a lack of funding. The train is expected to make its first run in May 2015.

Dessin Wins $2,000 HONESDALE, PA — Dessin Animal Shelter announced it will be the recipient of a $2,000 prize because of winning a contest called the Shelter Showdown. Dessin was automatically entered into a contest called the “Shelter Showdown” via the organization PAL (Pets Add Life), which had partnered with Petfinder, an online resource where Dessin lists all of the animals they have available for adoption. The shelter began campaigning at the beginning of the month and asking for supporters to vote for them in this online contest. They had a shot at monetary prizes of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000. Unfortunately, at some point in the contest the PAL database was compromised by hackers, and they chose to end the contest early. The organization took a tally of the votes prior to the system being hacked. PAL took the top 25 organizations with the most votes and decided to split the $50,000 equally among them. Dessin Animal Shelter was among the top 25. The $2,000 that was won from the contest will go toward continuing to help animals in need. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Open house at Sullivan sheriff’s office By FRITZ MAYER

Historic building gets attention

ONTICELLO, NY — Sheriff Mike Schiff and Undersheriff Eric Chaboty thought it would be a good idea to invite the public in to meet some of the detectives, and see some of the operations involved with running the sheriff’s office. But while on a tour of the office, a reporter noticed some of the obvious problems of operating a modern police organization in a partially torn-down mansion that was built about 165 years ago. The mansion was and still is known as the Bushnell Building and, according to county historian John Conway, it was built by Munson Bushnell and his wife in about 1850. Conway writes, “When he and his wife died, Major Charles Royce (another oldtime Monticello name) lived in the house (I think he inherited it) and then his daughter, Mrs. Lillian Sherwood lived there. She sold the property to a man named Braunstein. I don’t know the years of those transactions, but all took place before around 1930. I am quite sure the house was at one time quite a bit larger than it is now, and a portion of it was torn down, leaving a much smaller and more nondescript building.” Since 2000, the building has been home to the sheriff’s road patrol, and at this point is partially surrounded by the county jail, and pods that were put in

Deputy Joe Calvello works in the communications center of the sheriff’s office.

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The porch of the building was removed, and the building now faces modular buildings that were put in place in the late 1980s and were meant to last five years, and are still in use today.

The Bushnell Building was once one of the grandest houses in Monticello; currently the building, which has been reduced in size, houses the sheriff’s patrol.

A window at the top of a gable is falling apart in place on the top of the Bushnell Building.

place in the late 1980s that were meant to last five years. Sheriff Mike Schiff commended the county department of public works for keeping the building systems up and running, but with a building this old, and in use 24 hours a day, problems arise. Schiff said, “The building is not set up to be an efficient police station, to handle prisoners, to do what we need to do. And when you’re short on manpower, having a plant that’s functional is important. But the biggest part is the safety issue. This thing was built in the 1850s or 1860s, and it’s just not up to code. If something happens here it’s going to be problematic.” At one point there was a plan to move the sheriff’s patrol out of the Bushnell Building to a metal building on the lot that contains the Apollo Plaza. Then the legislature sold the plaza to developer Butch Resnick, who had planned to open a grocery store on the site. In the deal, the legislature also gave Resnick an option to buy the metal building, and work on transforming it into a police station was halted. Meanwhile, the county is inching forward with a plan to build a new county jail, which as currently planned, will not have room for the sheriff’s patrol, and there are no current plans to move the sheriff’s patrol.

Sergeant Chris Lopez works in an evidence processing area in the basement, which floods during rain storms.

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discuss the matter at a meeting in March, and Babicz said she had received her formal notification about the project only two days before the public hearing. She said she would be submitting documentation to the DOT about the negative impact to her building. She said if the retaining wall and guard rail goes up as planned, her building could no longer be used as intended, and she requested that the state buy her out if the project moves forward. Another resident said that a better solution to enlarging the opening under the bridge was to periodically dredge out the area underneath the bridge, rather than raising its deck. Hamburg said that option is not feasible

because, as the creek gets near the bridge, the bed flattens out. This slows down the water, and gravel and sand that was being washed downstream stops its forward movement and is deposited there. Further, the DOT right-of-way extends only 50 feet in either direction, and this would prevent an effective dredging plan. The project has not been funded yet, and there is some possibility that the funding won’t come through. If the project does go forward, the cost of is estimated to be $1.3 million, with final design plans to be completed next year, and construction to be completed in 2016.

another unfiltered grease surge had hit the plant on November 8. Periodic grease surges in the past few months prompted consultation with sanitation engineers, who provided the town with tools to track the source of the surges. Once the source has been identified, the town will impose fines, accruing at a rate of $100 per day, until the property owner installs a filtration system adequate to handle the type and amount of grease discharged from that property. The completion of the community center in the new town hall basement made possible the grand opening of the new Senior Nutrition Center (SNC) on October 30, which drew 54 people. For a $3 fee,

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Lieutenant Luis Alvarez, left, Sheriff Mike Schiff, Legislator Cora Edwards and detective Cyrus Barnes participate in an open house.

Sullivan Sheriff welcomes public

ONTICELLO, NY — On November 15 the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office held an open house at the agency’s patrol division on Bushnell Avenue in Monticello. Citizens stopped by to visit with deputies, see their equipment and have some refreshments. Several dignitaries also visited. Sullivan County legislators Ira Steingardt, Kathy LaBuda and Cora Edwards were in attendance as well as former Town of Gardiner and Ulster County legislator Jack Hayes. Sheriff Mike Schiff was on hand to greet visitors and “swear in” several children, who had accompanied their parents, as junior deputy sheriffs.

Deputy Keith Stephenson works at the booking station where suspects are photographed and fingerprinted; since 2009,

seniors aged 60 and over with a photo ID card obtained from the Office of the Aging in Monticello are eligible to participate in the lunch program. Those under age 60 and/or without ID card may participate as guests, for a fee of $4.50. SNC serves from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Although SNC was the first public-service organization to use the center, it is not the only one to have expressed interest in the space. A public hearing on use of the facility will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. For complete meeting minutes and full text of all resolutions, see www.townofcochectonny.org.

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Block grants still win favor in Wayne By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Human Services Director Andrea Whyte last week submitted the county’s human services block grant final report for the year. The Commonwealth’s fiscal year ended on June 30, and Whyte delivered her report for the county commissioners’ approval on November 13. From a total allocation of $2,599,716, an unexpended balance of $84,701 remains. That money includes $22,500 for mental health, related to the delayed completion of personal care home funded through a 26-county consortium and additional funding for training of mental health

first responders. Whyte said $51,900 remains to be incorporated into the following year. “I truly appreciate the ability to use funding for needed services. It allows us to be able to adapt to the needs of the local population. I cannot explain how important this is for people,” she said. She highlighted assistance to the Rachel’s Challenge program as a result of this flexibility. “It came about after serious things happened in our local schools,” she recalled. Rachel’s Challenge impacted 13,000 people, about one-quarter of the county population. “That’s a very significant number,” Whyte said. The county also established a mental health crisis unit, reaching out to cli-

ents in their homes to intervene, keeping people out of hospital emergency rooms. With the closing of other mental health facilities, emergency rooms had been seeing more and more of these people, Whyte said. The program has kept 30 people out of hospitalization and 70 others from additional intervention services, she said. Whyte provided several financial reports. Wayne County spent $5 million on children and youth services (CYS) in the 2013-14 fiscal year. Wayne County costs grew to 24% ($1,225,766) of the total during the year. Whyte said those costs had been 21 to 22% in past. State funding was $2.7 million and another $937,000 came from federal funding funneled through the state.

The commissioners also authorized a fund transfer, as an amendment of the CYS budget for the community based placement program. Whyte said the transfer was required because one area of the budget appropriations was overfunded by more than 10%, triggering the need to reduce it. The CYS Early Intervention program expended its funding for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. It was funded at $277,510, of which $29,086 was local money. Whyte also provided a first-quarter 2014-2015 fiscal year report on the county’s temporary emergency food assistance (TEFAP) program, funding service for 1,534 households.

Parents react to hazing press release

By ANYA TIKKA

LEN SPEY, NY — Although the investigation into hazing inside the Eldred High School football team has been closed, and those found guilty disciplined, parents of the team members crowded the usually empty board of education meeting on November 13 demanding apologies for the way they felt their sons— and families—had been tainted by the language that was used in the initial press release about the incident. Some angry parents demanded resignation of the person who drafted the letter, asking who authorized it before it was sent to the public and press. Greg Kolvenbach, a parent of one of the boys on the football team, demanded to know if all the board members knew the wording of what had been sent out. “When the letter goes out like Mr. Dufour drafted, that has to be approved by the whole board?” he asked. “What I’m saying is, were you aware of what he wrote before it went out to the press?” “The public relations person wrote the letter. Then it was approved by the school attorney, and then Mr. Dufour emailed it to all of us,” said Douglas Reiser, the chair of the board, who did most of the talking in the meeting. Kolvenbach went on to express the outrage of the parents, many of whom first found out about the incident from the press release, and asked if it would have been better to send out a letter with less graphic detail and description of what at the time was an open investigation. Reiser replied, “I hear you. I understand you; you made

your point,” and “I’m not an administrator; I’m not a politician; I’m not a public relations officer.” He continued, “When each of the people that we hire to do the job approves something, it’s very difficult for any one of us who don’t do that for a living to say something different. We don’t micromanage the district. I don’t have an office in the school. I’m just trying to do the best I can, and so are the rest. The only reason any of us volunteer for this job is because of your children, and if you think for one second we mean harm to any of your kids, you couldn’t be more wrong.” The parents who spoke up at the tense meeting kept demanding closure, meetings and apologies from the board and administration. “It’s an open meeting, and we’re not allowed to comment outside it,” Reiser explained repeatedly in response to such demands. He later said he would look to see if something could be arranged with teachers so a healing process could start. He also said National Football League (NFL) had reached out to the school and there would be assemblies and other programs would be started at the school with their cooperation. A press release on the district website from November 14 states: “On Monday, Oct. 27, district officials became aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct 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 inappropriate behaviors. The investigation has concluded, and it was determined that the students involved violated both the

athletic and district codes of conduct. Students have been disciplined accordingly as per the guidelines outlined in Eldred’s code of conduct. “Young adults can sometimes make poor choices, but that does not mean that they are bad people. However, when horseplay crosses the line, it’s up to the adults— parents, teachers, administrators and community members—to step in and provide guidance and support. I encourage you as parents to talk with your children about these types of behaviors, as we are doing through our assemblies and winter student-athlete meetings. It’s important that we work together and continue to promote a positive learning environment. “The district will be holding building-wide assemblies to address the dangers of hazing, as well as team meetings with all student-athletes for the upcoming winter season. Additionally we will be working in conjunction with the National Football League (NFL) to bring in experts and programs to promote good sportsmanship and personal conduct both on-and off-the-field. “The district’s original press release described the allegations in graphic detail. It was not the intention of the board of education or superintendent to be provocative or otherwise offend anyone with the stark terminology used to describe the conduct. The intent was to inform. Be assured, the safety of our students is the main priority of the Eldred Central School District, and we remain committed to working with our community resources and our families to ensure the safety of all students.”

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Artist takes legal action on home Fire truck turned up “lacking water” By FRITZ MAYER

ARKSVILLE, NY — When a fire truck turned up to a raging fire at Francszek Kulon’s house in the middle of the night last February, the truck that responded had no water on board, at least that’s according to court papers prepared by Kulon’s attorney, Michael Sussman. The papers say, “Awakened by the fire, petitioner promptly called 911 for assistance and the respondent fire district and departments were notified of the emergency. According to the records provided by the Liberty Fire District, the respondents arrived on the scene within 15 minutes of petitioner’s 911 call; however, the responding fire apparatus lacked water.

Respondents did not arrive at the scene with a properly equipped truck for at least an additional 30 minutes. This substantial delay allowed the fire to spread considerably, which resulted in far more extensive damage to petitioner’s home and the contents thereof than a proper response would have allowed. As consequence of Respondents’ grossly negligent response to the fire, petitioner’s home was destroyed along with many of his personal belongings.” The court papers name as respondents the Liberty Fire District, the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department, the Grahamsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Neversink Fire Department. A petition to allow Kulon to file a late claim was submitted to the Sullivan

County Supreme Court because the claim was not filed within the required amount of time, but the petition lays out a number of reasons why the court should allow Kulon to file a late claim. For instance, the petition says, “Respondents’ negligent response to the fire resulted in the complete destruction of petitioner’s primary residence and belongings. This event completely destabilized petitioner’s life, and to this day he remains displaced from his home. Additionally, on February 18th, as a result of the fire, plaintiff suffered a heart attack and was briefly hospitalized.” The petition also claims that the fire departments were contacted by Kulon’s previous attorney to obtain “reports, dispatches and tapes” and other communica-

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Franciszek Kulon’s home on Aden Hill Road in Parksville,NY was destroyed by fire on February 18. tions related to the fire, but “Respondents were largely unresponsive,” and they remain, “quite unresponsive to current counsel’s request for the same material.” In an affidavit filed with the petition, Kulon says, “On February 18, 2014, a fire broke out on or near the roof of my premises. I am still unaware of the cause of the fire and whether foul play was or was not involved.” The replacement cost of the 5,400 squarefoot dwelling is said to be $990,443. The fire departments could not be immediately reached for comment.

Highland limps in with 8.8% budget final By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — Town of Highland officials finalized the 2015 budget on November 13, voting approval for a $2,188,596 spending plan for the coming year. After final cuts, the tax levy came to $1,780,166, equating to an 8.8% increase in the Highland property tax rate. The measure was passed unanimously. The budget vote came after the unanimous passage of a required local law, allowing the town to exceed the 2% increase cap mandated by state law. New contracts for the Highland Lake and Yulan fire departments, the American Legion Ambulance Service and the Sunshine Hall Library were also approved unanimously. Supervisor Andrew Boyar said the tax increase was the result of what he called “a perfect storm,” of expenses and circumstances. He said they included higher costs for winter storm snow removal, increased heating oil costs, not-for-profit agencies that had formerly contributed to town costs did not this year, there were extensive building repairs at the Barryville town court, and the town had legal expenses in a lawsuit involving the Highland Field and Stream Club.

The approvals did not come without opposition. Builder Charles Petersheim said his comparison of budgets from the past five fiscal years showed a pattern of increased general fund, program, salary and benefit spending and highway employee costs, accomplished he said, by “skimming” from funding for highway department operational funds “to pay the rest… You will have this next year, and the next year, if you can’t control this,” Petersheim said. Boyar then asked Highway Superintendent Tom Ebers if he had accommodated general fund needs in his budget. “I didn’t do anything any differently,” Ebers replied. Noting that there were seven people getting health benefits in 1981, when he first took office, Boyar said “and that’s the same number today… Costs increase. Retirement is set by New York State, not the town. They tell us what to kick in. Health insurance and retirement are the biggest costs that drive it,” he said. Petersheim cited highway equipment that the town paid for in cash. “Why pay cash with interest rates at 2%? If it wasn’t for that, we would not be having this conversation,” he said. Councilman Jeff Haas responded that with $900,000 on hand, it was only fair to spend $300,000 on equipment. Boyar said building costs included a maintenance man “to keep our town barn from falling down.” The town is

seeking grant money to relocate the town barn. “What if that grant doesn’t come through?” he asked. Petersheim questioned increased recreation costs, but Boyar said that a summer youth program was driven by public opinion. “People wanted it expanded,” he said. The back and forth continued until Councilman James Gutekunst said “Stop bickering.” Boyar said he knew of only two optional spending increases in the budget, $10,000 for derelict buildings and $10,000 for constables’ services. Boyar later noted that his review of budgets showed an average annual spending increase of only 1.43%; and that tax increases—even with the 8.8% increase—over the 2010-15 period average only 2.25%. With that, he assumed some of the blame for the new tax increase, saying that combination cash equipment purchases and the zero tax increase in 2012 contributed to the current increase. “I probably should have done 2%,” he said. In other business, the board accepted the year-end resignation of assessor Rene Ozomek, approved a new contract with the Port Jervis/Deerpark Humane Society for dog control, approved the county road snow plowing contract price of $5,657.38 per lane mile, and appointed James Carney to a five-year term on the board of assessment review.

Shohola charitable donations, holiday celebrations

By VERA MORET

HOHOLA, PA — December 5 will begin a new tradition for Shohola Township with a tree lighting ceremony set to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Rohman Park. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own ornaments for the tree, write and send letters to Santa, and make their own goodies for Santa and his reindeer. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided for all attendees. There will be holiday music, and the lighting of the tree at 6:30.

Diana Blume, a member of the park committee, said that the pavilion will be partially heated. In case of extreme cold, the activities will be held in the municipal building. Earlier in the day, at 11 a.m. Santa will make his annual appearance at the caboose. This event also serves as a food drive, and non-perishable food items will be accepted. In addition, the food collection box in the township building itself will be available for drop-offs all year round during regular hours. All information regarding these events is available on the

Rohman Park Facebook page. At the township meeting on November 13, Supervisor Greg Hoeper made a motion that a total of $500 be donated to the two memorial funds commemorating the Pennsylvania State Troopers shot by Eric Frein at the Blooming Grove Barracks. The total will be equally split between the two funds for fatally shot trooper Bryon Dickson and wounded trooper Alex Douglass. Other donations include $100 each to be donated to Shohola’s St. Jacobi’s and St. Ann’s church food pantries. The commissioners said that the new

salt shed on Lackawaxen Road will need to wait until spring for its new roof. CB Structures has won the contract but cannot begin the work this late in the season. After much consideration, the Shohola board has come to an agreement with the Dingman Township board to erect a traffic light at the intersection of Twin Lakes Road and Route Six. While that property is actually entirely in Dingman Township, Shohola has decided to provide a small amount of approximately $16 per month to assist with basic maintenance.

6 • NOVEMBER 20 - 26, 2014

EDITORIAL

THE RIVER REPORTER

Power to the people Who will control the Internet?

“The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to link several billion devices worldwide.”—Wikipedia

ost Americans, whether they realize it or not, have something important in common with Netflix. We want all data that is transmitted over the Internet to be treated equally regardless of who sends it, i.e. no go-to-the-head-of-the-line treatment for those who can pay more. Huge corporations that transmit the data, however—companies like Comcast, Time-Warner, Verizon and AT&T for example—have a different idea. They want the ability to charge more to transmit data to certain of their customers for expedited services. At the heart of this difference is “net neutrality” or Internet neutrality (www.vox.com/cards/network-neutrality/whats-network-neutrality), the idea that all Internet traffic should be treated the same way for all, creating a level playing field for everyone who uses it. To date, four million Internet users have asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to maintain net neutrality, the largest number of public comments the commission has ever received on a single subject. In addition, in May 2014, dozens of companies, large and small, also urged the FCC to “protect users and Internet companies on both fixed and mobile platforms against blocking, discrimination and paid prioritization… Such rules are essential for the future of the Internet.” (See the full list of signatory companies at cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4422119/letter_ to_FCC.pdf). Because it allows for the free flow of information and ideas, the Internet is a democratizing medium that allows access to everyone who can pay a relatively modest fee to connect via an Internet service provider (ISP). It

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has also become an economic necessity, adding another powerful dimension to the net neutrality discussion. (Keep in mind that there are small, local ISPs like many residents of the Upper Delaware River region subscribe to, and then there are the giants like Comcast, the nation’s largest ISP and cable company.) Last year, many people followed with great interest the face-off over this issue between Comcast and Netflix, which wanted to stream videos from its new distribution network like any Internet user, i.e. at no extra transmission cost. Comcast, however, was demanding extra fees, and while the two companies engaged in a standoff, Comcast “throttled” streaming speeds from Netflix to its customers, slowing delivery of Netflix’ product. In the end, after Netflix saw a substantial drop in its video streaming speeds for its Comcast subscribers, it agreed to pay for direct access (think of a kind of direct pipeline) to Comcast’s high-speed, broadband network. Last week President Obama weighed in, calling for the FCC to pass strong net neutrality rules that would (a) prohibit Internet providers from intentionally slowing down or speeding up certain websites or services based on their own preferences, (b) prohibit them from offering paid “fast lanes,” and (c) prohibit them from blocking websites that offer legal content. A new public opinion poll conducted by the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication shows that “fully 81% [of those polled] oppose ‘allowing Internet service providers to charge some websites or streaming video services extra for faster speeds’” (www.udel. edu/cpc/research/fall2014/UD-CPC-NatAgenda2014PR_ 2014NetNeutrality.pdf). There’s no question that Americans want faster speeds on the Internet, and companies like Comcast say that the fees it wants are necessary to help pay for building out expensive cable and wireless infrastructure to deliver high-speed broadband capabilities to more and more users. On the other hand, advocates of net neutrality argue that without a free and open Internet, barriers would be erected for those starting new and innovative businesses that will create jobs and build the economy. (Ask yourself: would Amazon, eBay, Google and Facebook have had their successful start-ups without a free and open Internet? We think not.) And finally, there is the widely shared fear among millions of Americans that they will be relegated to second-class Internet service if net neutrality is not preserved. Finally, this entire discussion is of special interest to rural America, which includes the Upper Delaware River region. If large corporate ISPs can increase profits by

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Suture Self

“The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” —Bill Gates

charging for enhanced services from those who can best afford to pay, what incentive will there be for these corporations to build out broadband infrastructure to rural areas? So what? Without broadband, rural Americans will be relegated to the economic hinterlands, unable to compete in the marketplace on a fair and level footing. Until now the Internet has been a tool to spread the ideas of freedom and democracy around the world and to support economic opportunity and innovation. However, the great promise of the Internet can be preserved only if it remains free and open. We believe that once economically privileged and powerful companies receive special rules for themselves, we can kiss the Internet as we know it good-by. We support President Obama’s call for the FCC to preserve net neutrality. We ask you to support net neutrality, too.

Net Neutrality Timeline 2002: FCC deregulates cable (confirmed by Supreme Court in 2005) 2003: Law professor Tim Wu coins the term “net neutrality” Sept. 2005: FCC unveils prototype for net neutrality rules for ISPs Sept. 2005: FCC deregulates DSL 2006: AT&T confirms it wants websites to pay a fee to reach their customers 2007: Comcast blocks Bittorrent (in 2008 FCC orders Comcast to stop discriminating and Comcast appeals the order; in 2010 D.C Circuit Court hears arguments; in 2014 court rules in favor of Comcast*) 2009: FCC begins net neutrality rulemaking procedure 2010: FCC considers reclassifying broadband as telecommunications service, later deciding against reclassification, finding other authority to write open Internet rules Sept. 2011: Verizon challenges FCC’s Open Internet Order (in 2103 in oral arguments in D.C. Circuit Court, Verizon admits that the Open Internet Order is the only thing preventing it from charging websites to reach Verizon subscribers.) Sept. 2012: AT&T decided to block FaceTime on its mobile networks unless they subscribe to a “mobile share” program; later it unblocks FaceTime after public pressure Jan. 2014: AT&T announces scheme to lift its cap on data streaming for a fee. *2014: D.C. Circuit Court overturns Open Internet Rules: tells FCC if it wants to treat Internet like telecommunications, it cannot classify it as an information service; FCC says it will try again 2014: FCC releases proposal (to public outcry) to allow “fast lanes” and “slow lanes;” FCC website crashes under volume of public comments Apr. 2014: Netflix starts to pay Comcast and Verizon to improve video streaming June 2014: House bill introduced to ban “fast lanes;” HR4880 the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act is said to have a 9% chance of passage Nov. 2014: President Obama calls for strong open Internet rules [Note: Information for this timeline comes from whatisnetneutrality.org/timeline.]

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MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By Marcia Nehemiah

Domestic minor sex trafficking

hen I first heard about domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST), my reaction was a strong impulse to turn away from this horrifying cruelty. Participating in a study group helped me process my emotional response. Now I understand that exposing the tragedy is the only way to eliminate it. Federal law defines DMST as “the commercial sexual exploitation of American children within U.S. borders.” It is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.” Minors are exploited not only when they are sold for sex, but also in pornography and sexcentered venues such as massage parlors and strip clubs. One hundred thousand to 300,000 American children are trafficked each year, and the average age of these trafficked victims is 12 to 14. A 2007 Urban Institute study of eight major U.S. cities estimated the underground sex economy yielded profits between $39.9 and $290 million. The tentacles of this global problem reach into every community. Not only large cities, but also small towns and rural environments like our own are places where unspeakable violence to women and children occurs. A victim of DMST might be held against her* will around the corner, on Main Street, or next door to you. Raising awareness about DMST is one powerful tool in the ongoing effort to enact strong legislation that would arrest and prosecute the real criminals—the traffickers and the men who buy sex with minors. Shared Hope International is a not-for-profit organization that “strives to prevent the conditions that foster sex trafficking, restore victims of sex slavery, and bring justice to vulnerable women and children.” Its Protected Innocence Legislative Framework annually rates each state on “41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond

MY VIEW

By John (JP) Pasquale

By Kristin Barron

to the crime of” DMST. The good news is that Pennsylvania’s grade went from an F in 2013 to a C in 2014. New York State has a D rating. Legislation is not enough. The laws must be enforced and criminals prosecuted. The most significant change could occur if the normalization of sexual exploitation and violence in our culture, and the objectification of women in media such as video games and advertising, were no longer accepted. We must teach buyers of sex with children that they are not entitled to satisfy their sexual needs at the expense of another human being. We must dispel the justifications many men use when they buy sex: that a victim makes lots of money, when in reality she* must give her enslaver every cent; that a DMST victim enjoys her life, when in fact she suffers unspeakable physical and emotional violence at the hands of her trafficker; that she is choosing the life, when in fact she has been kidnapped and coerced into slavery. Every enslaved child is someone’s daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece. Every enslaved child is someone’s son, brother, grandson, nephew. We owe it to each victim to expose their enslavement and help eradicate the tragedy of their lives, one child at a time. Shared Hope is one of many online resources offering information and ways to combat DMST. If you have information about a missing child or suspected child sexual exploitation, call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 800-THE-LOST, or visit missingkids.com. (*While DMST victims are both boys and girls, for the sake of brevity, I use the pronoun “she.”) [Marcia Nehemiah is a resident of Lackawaxen Township, PA.]

Thankgiving’s foundation

hanksgiving started with the Pilgrims who were Christians who left Europe for the British Colonies to escape religious persecution. They arrived in 1621, but it was not until November 1, 1777 that a national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation was made. Our government’s goals were vastly different back then. Here is what is printed in the Journals of Congress from back then: “Forasmuch as it is the indispensable duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with gratitude their obligation to Him for benefits received, and to implore such farther blessings as they stand in need of; and it having pleased Him in his abundant mercy not only to continue to us the innumerable bounties of His common providence, but also smile upon us in the prosecution of a just and necessary war, for the defense and establishment of our unalienable rights and liberties; particularly in that He hath been pleased in so great a measure to prosper the means used for the support of our troops and to crown our arms with most signal success: “It is therefore recommended to the legislative or executive powers of these United States, to set apart Thursday, the 18th day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise; that with one heart and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts, and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor; and that together with their sincere acknowledgments and offerings, they may join the peni-

tent confession of their manifold sins, whereby they had forfeited every favor, and their humble and earnest supplication that it may please God, through the merits of Jesus Christ, mercifully to forgive and blot them out of remembrance; that it may please Him graciously to afford His blessings on the governments of these states respectively, and prosper the public council of the whole; to inspire our commanders both by land and sea, and all under them, with that wisdom and fortitude which may render them fit instruments, under the providence of Almighty God, to secure for these United States the greatest of all blessings, independence and peace; that it may please Him to prosper the trade and manufactures of the people and the labor of the husbandman, that our land may yield its increase; to take schools and seminaries of education, so necessary for cultivating the principles of true liberty, virtue and piety, under His nurturing hand, and to prosper the means of religion for the promotion and enlargement of that kingdom which consisteth in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. And it is further recommended, that servile labor, and such recreation as, though at other times innocent, may be unbecoming the purpose of this appointment, be omitted on so solemn an occasion. Also check out the Kirk Cameron film “Monumental.” Happy Thanksgiving.” [John (JP) Pasquale resides in Livingston Manor, NY.]

Back to Cortland, NY

wasn’t looking to return to my past life (always a risky enterprise) when we went to my daughter, Lily’s, Junior High All-State choral concert. But it was inevitable when the music festival was held at the high school in Cortland, NY—the town where I went to college in the mid ‘80s. I hadn’t been back to the college or town (which I had never realized is actually classified as a city) since graduating in 1989, choosing to cruise past on I-81 when travelling upstate. But there we were touring up Thompkins Street past the big, antique mansions converted to fraternity and sorority houses. And soon we found ourselves on the SUNY campus with its large playing fields and gyms. Founded in 1868 as the Cortland Normal School, the college became the Cortland State Teacher’s College in 1941 and then a charter member of the SUNY system in 1948. We drove by my freshman dorm (Cheney Hall), which was connected to a dining hall (Brockway Hall) through a tunnel. At Brockway, I discovered Captain Crunch— my breakfast for months when I first started school. I haven’t touched it since. I realized now that the original dorms like Cheney and DeGroat Halls located “on the top of the hill” are pretty buildings. They are old buildings, covered with ivy. The newer dorms down the hill are modern high rises with “suites” where six girls lived together with a common living area and bathroom. It’s funny the things I remember (having tried to forget some of it). The names of buildings came back to me— Dowd Fine Arts, where my writing group met. (I was editor of the literary magazine for a time.) Also, Old Main, which housed the English department, Corey Union, and the Miller Building, where the tuition was paid. Of course many of the stores on Main Street have changed, but I recognized a few survivors—Frank and Mary’s Diner, the Dark Horse Tavern, and The Hollywood (a favorite Italian restaurant, started in the 1940s). The local newspaper, The Cortland Standard, endures. The hospital, where I worked in the kitchen, has been expanded. But I couldn’t locate Spiro’s Diner, where I worked the rollicking night shift—waiting on the “barrush” crowd that came in after closing time. I was a bit out of place during my college years; in fact I didn’t know what I was doing. I was an English major but elected not to pursue becoming a teacher. No doubt a wise choice, but it’s all a jumble of “could haves and would haves” now. But how fortunate I was to have gone there; I received a wealth of experience and education. I made lasting friends. I think of my son Sam, who will take the SAT in the spring and is starting to look at colleges. In an increasingly difficult job market, I hope he has more wherewithal than I did. I think of all the kids struggling to pay back their college debts and realize how lucky I was to have had the scholarships and aid that I did. As for my daughter’s concert, it was lovely. The chorus sang a variety of songs including some folk songs in Spanish and an adaption of the Dickinson poem “Hope is the thing with feathers….” About 335 students from 42 school districts participated in the regional concert. My daughter had a great time and enjoyed the more serious musical atmosphere. I hope we will go back next year.

8 â&#x20AC;˘ NOVEMBER 20 - 26, 2014

DEATH NOTICES

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

Carol Ann Edmonds

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Carol Ann Edmonds of Callicoon, NY, a reservationist at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. She was 61. There will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

LIBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lessons Learned from America in Bloomâ&#x20AC;? will be the focus of a seminar on Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at the CVI Center. Sullivan Renaissance horticultural coordinator Diana K. Weiner will take participants on a photographic road trip to see what volunteers are doing to beautify their communities throughout the United States. America in Bloom is a nationally based organization that promotes community beautification through the use of flowers, plants and trees. Founded in 2002, the program was modeled after Communities in Bloom in Canada, as

Eric Mark Hawley Eric Mark Hawley of Kingwood Township, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014. He was 49. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Holland Township, NJ. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

Leila B. Niessen Leila B. Niessen, a 55-year resident of Dutchess County, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Kaplan House in Newburgh, NY after a brave and courageous fight with cancer. She was 78. A funeral was held in Poughkeepsie, NY, followed by burial at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Salt Point TPK, Poughkeepsie, on Friday, November 14. Donations can be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Ln,, Newburgh, NY 12550.

John M. Rizzotti John M. Rizzotti of Cochecton Center, NY, a retired accountant for Sterling Drug Company, Manhattan, NY and former President of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, November 19 at Holy Cross Church, 9719 SR97, Callicoon NY 12723. Father Charles J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor O.F.M. officiated. Cremation will take place at Maple Hill Crematory. Burial of his cremains will be in Brooklyn, NY. Donations can be made to the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 170, Narrowsburg, NY 12764; Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550; or the Mabel Mercer Foundation, 160 E 48th St. # 1P, New York, NY 10017.

Growing Older Together BEACH LAKE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will present a service on Sunday, November 23 based on a shared reading from the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aging in Community,â&#x20AC;? edited by Janice M. Blanchard at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. They will discuss the realities and shortcomings of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public policy with respect to health and social services, particularly for middle-class baby boomers, a rapidly growing group. They will continue the

dialog begun in a November 9 service about experiences that people have had in various communities and with their own families and relatives. Pat Sanders will lead an exploration of the need for community, both in the concrete places where we live and the network of caring relationships that supports personal growth and spiritual deepening. Refreshments and a social time will follow the program. For more information visit www.uduuf.org.

ONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monticello residents are invited to a free Community Thanksgiving Meal hosted by Monticello Interfaith Council on Saturday, November 22 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Monticello High School. The council will also hold an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23 at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church on Broadway in Monticello. An offering of canned goods and donations will be collected for the Caring Hands Food Pantry at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church. Light refreshments will be available during a time of fellowship after the service. For more information contact Sullivan Renaissance at 845/295-2445.

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By Eileen Hennessy

write this week’s column with a heavy heart; one of Cochecton’s residents, John Rizzotti, passed away on November 15 at the age of 75. John passed away at home with his partner Bill of many years by his side and his sister Angela Beatley. I met John and Bill many years ago when I worked in Pete’s Pub. They ran a little antique shop called Carmichael’s in the pub. My favorite time with John and Bill had to be tax season. No matter how sick John was or Bill, they would come and pay their taxes in person. Last year John said it was the first time he was out in a while, and he looked forward to paying his taxes because he was getting out of the house. When I hugged John goodbye last year, I said to myself, “I hope I see him again next year.” To Bill and Angie, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. John will be missed. The Cochecton Youth Group’s Christmas party will be on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m. at the new town hall. Sign-up will be at the monthly meeting on December 2 between 6 and 7 p.m. also in the new town hall. Your child has to be signed up so Santa knows how many presents to bring. The Cochecton Youth group is planning its 2015 calendar. If you have any suggestions, bring them to the signup. If you have any questions, you can give me a call. The Lake Huntington Red Hatters’

By Grace Johansen Christmas party will be hosted by Angelina’s on the Hill on Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m. Remember to let Queen Mom know if you will be attending. Call 845/932-5077. The cost of $20 covers everything. Please being a grab bag gift worth $5. I just got off the phone from a very nice, long phone call with Fr. Bill. He is doing much better and is up walking and doing his therapy. He is hoping to be back after Thanksgiving. Fr. Bill just gave me the OK to have the Christmas toy drive, “Open Your Heart to Local Children” sponsored by St. Francis Xavier Church and the food pantry. Stop by the Christmas tree in the Peck’s Market in Narrowsburg to drop off toys for local children. I am taking this toy drive over from the Tusten Ambulance Auxiliary. If you want to make a monetary donation, make a check out to Eileen Hennessy, 295 Mohn Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Also a reminder that in all five Pecks’ locations there is a food drive going on for all the local food pantries. I did find out that the Santa Express will be in Narrowsburg on December 6. More information to follow. The Santa Express has its own Facebook page. Have a great week and e-mail leeniebeans@citlink.net, or call 845/252-3568 if you have any news.

tanding here at the fence surrounding Fort Delaware are, Tommy Barnes, left, Sue Flora, Jerry Jones, Jim Burbank and Blanch Jones. The postcard states, “Members of the staff wear authentic garments of the pioneer period of Fort Delaware. The flintlock firearms carried by the men date from the Revolutionary period. These people show you how early settlers lived 200 years ago.”

Contributed photo

The Fort was planned and built through the vision of historian, James Burbank. It opened in 1957. From the collection of the Tusten Historical Society. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

Narrowsburg class of 1954 holds reunion NARROWSBURG, NY — Members of the class of 1954 from Narrowsburg Central School gathered at Rusty Palmer’s Riverview Restaurant in Honesdale on Saturday, September 13 for their 60th reunion. Reunions have been held every five years, and 10 members of the original class or ’22 were able to attend along with spouses and guests. Five members are now deceased and were remembered in a moment of silent prayer. An enjoyable afternoon was had with promises to keep in touch. Front row: Ruth Stiene Doetsch, Carol Sherger Huebner, Ralph Huebner; back row: Charles Kraus, Rena Mae Keesler Smith, Anthony (Tony) Kraus, Ruth Ann Buddenhagen Oset

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Pet Central to host Photos with Santa to benefit Dessin

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Keleman, Raul Furk, Betty Ann Meckle Rutledge, and Glen (Micky) Glaab.

HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet Central will host Photos with Santa at its Honesdale store, located at 344 Erie St. Danielle’s Photography will be on site to capture holiday photos with your family pets. The cost for holiday photos are $10 and you receive a 5x7-inch photo on the spot. The event will also feature a holiday bake sale and adoptable animals looking to find their forever home before the

holidays. There is no appointment necessary. As a reminder, all dogs must be on a leash. The proceeds from this event all go to support Dessin Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431. The shelter can be reached by phone at 570/253-4037. For more information on this event check out the shelter’s website at www.dessinshelter.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ dessinshelter. Continued on page 10

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Continued from page 9

Charity fundraiser for Cpl. Dickson and Trooper Douglass

Participants sought for Santa Parade fun

PIKE COUNTY, PA — Members of Pike County and surrounding areas are invited to the Pike Proud Charity Fundraiser on Saturday, November 22 at the Dingman Township Firehouse in honor of Cpl. Bryon Dickson and Trooper Alex Douglass of the Pennsylvania State Police. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the Pike Proud Charity Fundraiser will benefit the family of Dickson and Douglass. On September 12, 2014, Dickson was killed and Douglass was seriously wounded when someone opened fire on the Blooming Grove police barracks. Tickets for the benefit cost $30 per person. Tickets include a New York Strip steak dinner with a baked potato, salad and dessert. In addition to the steak dinner, other activities at the event will be a silent auction, raffles, t-shirts and much more. Silent auction items, raffle items, tricky tray items and door prizes are still being accepted. Beverages will be provided, but attendees also have the option to BYOB. Limited tickets are available for sale beginning Thursday at Independence Hardware, Route 739, Dingmans Ferry and at Luhrs Hardware, at the corner of 01 and Harford Streets in Milford.

Calkins Creameryholds holiday open house HONESDALE, PA — Calkins Creamery will host a holiday preview open house on Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will find recipe tastings made with Calkins Creamery cheese, ideas for Thanksgiving Day tables. All open house visitors will receive a Georgic dip give-away, as a customer appreciation thank you gift. Creamworks Creamery’s farm fresh milk and ice cream also will be available for sample and purchase at the event. Shoppers can beat the holiday rush by previewing and ordering holiday gifts. Cheese boxes, gift certificates and stocking-stuffer local food items, including honey, maple syrup and chocolate almond bars will be available at the store. Calkins Creamery is a family-owned venture of Highland Farm, a registered Holstein dairy operation established in 1841. Cheesemaker Emily Montgomery produces 18 varieties of farmstead artisan and pasteurized cheeses at the farm, using only natural ingredients. Calkins Creamery products are sold in northeast Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Princeton, and all the areas in between.

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). Line-up 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. Businesses, community groups, school groups, and nonprofit groups from all over the county and surrounding areas are welcome to participate in this fun, holiday event. Anyone wishing to enter a float, musical or marching group is asked to call Gail Tucker at the Greater Honesdale Partnership, 570/253-5492 or fax at 570/253-5491. You can also email ghp@visithonesdalepa. com (put Parade in the subject line of your email).

Fun will abound at Highlights Holiday Open House HONESDALE, PA — Highlights for Children will hold its Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Highlights editorial offices at 803 Church Street. Contributed photo “For 23 years Andrew Rowland, left, and his niece, now, we’ve opened Addison Rogers, enjoy last year’s our doors to the Highlights Holiday Open House as community in the Addison plucks a candy cane from the spirit of the holiday Christmas tree. season,” said Highlights Editor in Chief Christine French Cully. “We’re delighted that our open house has become a cherished part of so many families’ holiday celebrations, and we look forward to hosting our friends and neighbors.” The event features an array of activities, treats, entertainment, and the craft room where kids can make creations of all kinds with mounds of craft supplies. The entertainment includes music, storytelling, mime, sing-alongs, and more. Face painting and the creation of balloon animals are planned. Children can choose a surprise from the giant grab bag under the Christmas tree, and everyone may register for a free drawing to win special gifts.

Woodloch Resort hosts 7th annual ‘A Night for the Cure’ HAWLEY, PA — On Sunday, October 19, Woodloch Pines Resort hosted its seventh annual A Night for the Cure. The event benefited the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as part of BK Hope Cures, an organization established by Bob Kiesendahl (BK), co-owner of Woodloch Resort and a leukemia survivor, whose mission is to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. The evening was attended by over 400 people this year. This year’s “A Night for the Cure” raised $17,390, more than the event has ever raised before. All of these proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Half of the dollars raised stay in Northeast PA for education, screening and treatment grants, and half goes toward cancer research. Held in the Heritage Nightclub at Woodloch Pines, the evening featured a tricky tray, where countless items that were donated by local individuals and businesses were auctioned off, as well as a wine and beer tasting, dessert table, hors d’oeuvres, and 50/50 raffle. Guests enjoyed live entertainment and had the chance to win overnight stay packages, a large-screen television, gift certificates for dining, and gift baskets. For more information about BK Hope Cures, visit www. bkhopecures.org/trickytray. Continued on page 11

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Gratitude and ambivalence

never quite understood the logic: “Finish everything on your plate, young man; for goodness’ sake, you know there are children starving in India.” If your parents grew up during the Depression, as mine did, it’s a good bet that you heard that line, or something like it, more than a few times during your childhood. The reasoning, I suppose, was that whether or not you particularly liked what happened to be on your plate, you should not only eat it all, but also be grateful for it, because there were other children in other parts of the world who would be thankful for anything. To a child’s mind, of course, the paradox was evident, and the solution obvious: “Well, why don’t we send this food to them instead?” However, giving voice to such a notion was a good way to find yourself still seated at the table at 7:30 p.m., engaged in a staring contest with a gaggle of stubbornly existent Brussels sprouts. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve no doubt noticed that American life is full of such paradoxes. Our professed values and the facts of our history do not always reinforce each other. The old, easy categories of “heroes” and “villains” have become more and more blurred as we have learned new assertions about our past. Columbus Day is becoming less of a celebration of the seafaring prowess of intrepid Europeans and more of a moment to soberly contemplate the callow and blundering cruelty of which underinformed humans can be capable. The rosy narratives of rugged pioneers reso-

lutely pursuing their manifest destiny across a sprawling continent have been tempered by well-documented tales of massacre, swindle, and disappropriation. The story of Thanksgiving itself turns out to have more twists and turns than can be sufficiently conveyed in elementary school pageants of construction-paper feathers and bonnets crafted from handkerchiefs. Like Macbeth’s Banquo, old ghosts disturb the comfort of our feasts— from Squanto and Powhatan to Crazy Horse and Geronimo. Should it reduce our gratitude to know that our overflowing tables sit atop hills of bones? I don’t think so, but it should certainly inform our experience, and it should change our focus. We can and should honor and be mindful of all of the people (and creatures and lands) who have sacrificed—and who have been sacrificed, and who are still being sacrificed—to bring us where we are today. Such contemplation should not breed any sense of merit or exceptionalism, much less of inevitable triumph or innate superiority, but neither should it plunge us into guilt and recrimination. Rather, it should engender a deep and awe-filled humility, and an enormous sense of obligation and responsibility. The harvest-time should indeed be a time of celebration, but let’s also make it a time of recommitment, a time to decide that next year the table will be bigger, and that more people will be able to find seats at it, at least as comfortable as our own. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

WCHS Holiday Open House

Continued from page 10

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Saturday, November 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Main Museum, 810 Main St. There will be live music, a cash raffle, holiday shopping, holiday refreshments and the drawing for a Jennie Brownscombe framed print. Several authors with recent books related to Wayne County history will also be on hand. Find the perfect Christmas gift in the museum shop such as the 2014 ornament of the Bethany Homestead Mansion, historical toys, maps, books, glass, and Stourbridge Lion related items. Tour the museum and view the 2014 exhibits Mystery Portraits of Wayne County, Historic Floods of Wayne County; and for the children, Grandma’s Attic and Homestead Farm. Permanent exhibits include Movin’ Energy, Faces in Clay and The Wayne County Glass Industry are always on display. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 570/253-3240, check their Facebook, visit www.waynehistorypa.org or email wchs@ptd.net.

Christmas trees for special causes ELDRED, NY — The holidays come alive this year at the Corner Piazza located at the four corners in Eldred starting November 29. They will showcase four special Christmas trees decorated and lighted appropriately to their theme. Each tree will be assigned a cause to its branches. The causes they will help are animal shelters, food and homeless shelters, troops and veterans, and fight against cancer. Santa’s village/Trees of giving will be open seven days a week for you to stop by and drop something off under these trees. All items collected will be delivered at the beginning of the New Year. Make it a point to visit during this holiday season and give the gift of giving to help those a bit less fortunate this year. The Corner Piazza and grill is located at 577 Rt. 55 in Eldred. Visit online at www.facebook. com/treesofgiving.

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How to build an addition on vintage houses By ANYA TIKKA

s owners of vintage houses know, each house has its own character, often just waiting to be discovered when a renovation project or home addition is planned, according to nationally known architect Mark Alan Hewitt. Along with Gordon Bock, the former editor of This Old House Journal, he gave a presentation about working on old houses at Lumberland Town Hall in early October to a full house. Their talk was based on a book they have co-authored on the subject, “The Vintage House,” which is full of ideas for sensitive additions and successful upgrades. When considering any upgrade, addition, or repair, the main thing is to try to keep to the original idea of the house as much as possible, and that may take time to define, the speakers said. “Give it time,” Bock explained, “Move into the house first and get to know its character. Wait until spring, maybe there are tulips coming up, and that’s an important part of the site.” “Understanding a building in terms of its DNA and its history will give you some ideas of what to do with it. Why reinvent the wheel?” Hewitt asked. That said, there are steps a homeowner can follow, short of hiring “the best architect you can afford.”

The things to consider include: • Site or place (loci) • Skeleton of the building—how it’s grown, what makes it strong. • The proportional modular space—even in old houses. If you find this, then you can find new ways to add to that module. • The roof morphology or shape. This can be hard to understand. Houses have characteristic shapes, parts often connecting in some way. • The façade (identity) If you don’t pay attention to this, you can make lots of mistakes.

While some believe the newer the better, the presenters explained that builders in 1850 actually knew what they were doing, in some cases better than today. They utilized southern exposure and took into account the prevailing winds, sun and the earth—in short, the site. The speakers emphasized how it’s important to get to know what the structure of the building

The audience listened attentively to Hewitt and Bock’s informative presentation.

Photos by Anya Tikka

Mark Hewitt and Gordon Bock give a presentation at the Lumberland Town Hall about vintage houses in Sullivan County.

Pond Eddy United Methodist Church Pastor Nancy Vonderhurst was in the audience, pictured in front of the refreshments that were served after the presentation. She said she enjoyed the cultural event in the usually quiet Town of Lumberland.

Lumberland Town Hall, where the event took place.

is before starting to knock down walls or adding things. “When English builders came over, they brought with them some interesting modules. They used squares, and square and halves, and all kinds of interesting portions. Although nothing was written down, all these houses were actually built in modules. No architects or planners of any kind, just traditions passed down for generations,” Hewitt reported. So, if you discover what the modules are, upgrades and additions become much easier. Materials utilized around Sullivan County in 1850s were timber and masonry using blue slate, Hewitt continued.

He then commented on some current façades: “If you were a stonemason back then, you never used bubble work; it was the worst kind of masonry, only used in the back of the house where nobody could see it. So why are people spending millions of the worst kind of stonework today? Because nobody knows, nobody seems to care anymore,” Hewitt lamented. Additions can be among the most difficult things to accomplish with an old, vintage house, and when you can’t tell which side is the original and which the addition, you’ve done a good job. “How to make an addition to look like it’s always been there?” Bock asked. One way is to be inspired by how people put on additions in the past. “People in this country

have been doing it for 300 years, and they not only look good, but are familiar to us. They serve the needs of the building,” he continued. Hewitt expanded, “You can put the extension on the back, forming a ‘rear L’ on both sides, or on one side. Or you can repeat the building on the side. The Dutch did this a lot, using the same framing.” The result was a side-by-side addition that is slightly smaller but otherwise identical to the original one. Using the same material makes the addition look a part of the house. The most important part of the house needs to be the original building, the speakers explained. Some of the ways to do this include using size, height, position, setbacks, lower roof and subordinated materials. The position of the addition can be tricky, and the advice the presenters gave was direct. “Don’t go up!” They backed this by showing slides of additions built on top of existing buildings that had gone drastically wrong. An addition can start slightly behind the front of the house. “It doesn’t change the building but frames the original part of the building, and it could even be bigger than the original part,” Hewitt explained. The presenters back this current green trend wholeheartedly. Hewitt said, “It’s simply good economics for the planet to keep recycling things. Consider green building, the energy envelope, or how much manpower went into building it—it’s all about renewable resources.” Hewitt and Bock also mentioned the poor quality of materials we’re so used to now. The old buildings were built to last, using solid materials and construction techniques, and in an old house, renovations and additions should be done keeping that in mind. “Keep the old wood framing of the windows,” Hewitt advised. “Keep the features you love in the old house. Keep the good materials. Don’t pay less for the bad materials. If on a tight budget, pace it so you do it in small increments, like this year, we’ll buy slate. Do it in increments.” The presentation was at the invitation of Lumberland Museum. Town historian Frank Schwarz explained, “I’m a 50-year resident. It seemed there’s a lot of monumental architecture in our town, so we felt we had to get together, united, to learn what we could do together to preserve our heritage.”

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Jan London on lead guitar, Shawn Caden on mandolin, and Ron Huber on bass, honor a wide range of American musical traditions from Appalachian fiddle tunes and coal minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; laments to old-time blues and modern folk songs. A variety of American music from Zydeco to Irish is also celebrated by local group Poison Love (www. poisonloveband.com), which consists of Dan and Joanne Brinkerhoff and Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Roger, along with Thomas Deerheart on percussion. The Honesdale High School Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Rem Meszler, will be performing traditional Christmas tunes. There will be raffle baskets supplied by local businesses, and cookies and coffee will be available for sale. To get more information about the event, help out with a donation, or sign up to be a sponsoring business, contact The Crackers via email at crackersthe@gmail. com or call 570/642-1410. For more information about Toys for Tots of Wayne and Pike Counties, call Shari Tirado at 570/253-0711.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Moving day (Part two)

ou know what they say—“It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.” So far, I have seen no opera divas warming up in the wings. Although I have already moved two fairly large truckloads to my beautiful new home, I have yet to get the storage space squared away and still have boxes and crates piled up by the door of the old place, waiting to be transferred to an undisclosed location, somewhere in Sullivan County (www. scva.net). Without good friends, none of this would have been possible, so big shout-outs to Al and Maria Frangipane, who have assisted me in unimaginable ways with love, kindness and some strong young men. Naturally, there have been some glitches, as Murphy’s Law continues to flow through my veins. Although I have officially left Green Acres, I have no electric or running water in the new place, so while awaiting inspection, I’m a little bit Blanche (“I-have-alwaysdepended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers”) DuBois. While my hostess Gayle (www.facebook. com/gaylesvintagegoodes) is not exactly a stranger, she has opened her heart and her door for me and the Wonder Dog and has provided warmth, a comfortable room and companionship at the end of each long day, as a place to unwind daily from the hectic whirlwind of continued packing, frenzied sorting and gentle weeping as I’m still picking through my old things, trying to make sense of why I have so many things and whether or not to schlep them to my new digs. Clearly the Universe is speaking to me, because just as I was about to heave boxes of “cool stuff, ” I landed at Gayle’s, whose antiques and collectibles emporium has the most extensive array of phenomenal furniture, vintage lighting, bric-a-brac and chotchkes that anyone who loves old things could dream of. Surrounded by Gayle’s mountains of neat things has given me pause; Grandma’s china still has meaning, but do I need antique salt shakers and paper dolls from the fifties? Maybe. There is something to be said for old vs.

Out with the old….

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Freemont Center postal employee Michelle Berner reluctantly assisted with my change of address.

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new, and lamps with character appeal far more, having spent a few days surrounded by an abundance of character. While pondering my choices, I made one final stop at the old post office, filling out a change-of-address card, which employee Michelle Berner was loath to submit. “We’ll miss you and Dharma,” she pouted. “Don’t forget about us. You’d better come visit!” Promising to stop by next spring, I then made my way to the new, where both the pup and I were enthusiastically greeted, because the dog has legions of fans. “You know who I am?” I asked, guessing what the response would be, “Well, not really… But we read The River Reporter, and everyone knows Dharma. Let’s get her new mailbox set up!” As the temperature plummets, I am reminded of why we live here, and being so warmly welcomed to my new neighborhood really felt great. Making a pit-stop in Liberty, NY, I popped into the studio (www.thunder102. com) to meet a young lady (www.elizabethlyonsmusic.com) who is currently on tour promoting her new album, titled “#PARTY RULES.” Lyons’ original material is catchy, commercial and (IMHO) really, really fun, so I will be following her star rise, since I’m confident that she is destined for the big time. Naturally, Elizabeth fell in love with you-know-who, and although I haven’t heard from the country singer, she instantly went to the dog’s page (www.facebook.com/DharmaTheWonderDog) and asked if they could be “friends.” Nice. Displaced, disoriented and dizzy, I’m still making the transition from old to new. In between, my temporary home (thanks to Gayle’s Vintage Goodes) has been soothing and tranquil, providing solace when I have needed it most. Influenced by the last few daze, I’ve decided to take stock, and not donate anything else until I’m sure that it no longer serves a purpose in my life—be it useful, sentimental, or both. I’m excited, but exhausted and can’t wait for the dust to settle. Suddenly, everything old is new again.

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During the holiday season, many places around the area open special artisans’ markets featuring locally-made gifts. Below is a list of markets throughout the area, organized by date. For more holiday market listings, see our Where and When events calendar either in the paper or online at www.riverreporter.com/where-when.

Bethany Public Library’s annual holiday shop around, Nov. 21 BETHANY, PA — Held on Friday, November 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church’s Wesley Room, 205 11th St., Honesdale, entrance on 11th Street. A donation of $3 will be requested of the general public to benefit the library. Included in admission price are doorprize tickets and apple cider. Vendors include Touchstone Crystal, Nerium International, 31 Gifts, Kuhn’s River County Alpacas, Mary Kay, Claudia Behonic’s “Tech Cozies,” Tupperware, Jamberry Nails, Tastefully Simple, Old Homestead of Calkins and many more.

Craft boutique at D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, Nov. 30 CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — There will be an Artisan Holiday Craft Boutique on Sunday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd. Handcrafted goods include home décor, primitive and folk art, handmade candles, soaps, jewelry, pet accessories, holiday ornaments and other unique items, with many items under $5. For more call 845/754-8870, visit www. neversinkmuseum.org, email nvam@frontiernet. net, or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/pages/The-Neversink-Valley-Museum-ofHistory-Innovation.

German Christmas market with Santa Express, Nov. 30 PORT JERVIS, NY — On Sunday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., nearly 100 vendors will converge in downtown Port Jervis for Christkindlmarkt, the annual German Christmas market. Some will be in the Erie Trackside on Jersey Ave., others nearby outside in large tents, others in trailers. The community will have an opportunity to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and tasty holiday treats, while enjoying live entertainment. Although Santa is coming to Port Jervis on Saturday, November 29 via fire truck, he is coming back for Christkindlmarkt at dusk, on the spectacularly-decorated and glowing 65-

foot Santa Express, and he’s bringing holiday characters and entertainers. Christkindlmarkt is sponsored by the Port Jervis tourism board. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ ChristkindlmarktPortJervisNY.

Christmas in Callicoon with pop-up store, Dec. 6 CALLICOON, NY — Callicoon Trading and the Callicoon Business Association will hold the 2014 Christmas in Callicoon with this year’s theme “Dickens on the Delaware” on Saturday, December 6 from 2 to 8 p.m. (snow date of December 7). The Dickens theme will turn Callicoon into a lively and varied holiday shopping experience and artistic venue. Carolers will stroll through the town, with stations set up throughout to encourage visitors to stroll all streets and byways. A pop-up photo studio will feature a Victorian parlor where visitors can have a holiday portrait. A hot chocolate station will keep visitors warm, as they enjoy live opera. Local crafters will be featured in a pop-up store, and retailers can market items that are most appealing to a crowd that will be in a gift buying mood. Wine, cheese, and pastries will put the visitors into the holiday spirit of gift giving. A map will be available at all participating retailers and galleries highlighting the locations of the various stages and events. For more information email callicoontrading@gmail. com or call 845/887-9017.

Third annual holiday artisans’ market at The Cooperage, Dec. 14 HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will host its third annual Holiday Artisans’ Market at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., on Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The market is a juried event with over two dozen regional artisans. The members of the selection committee carefully evaluate the quality, character and style of each applicant’s work. In addition to being handmade, materials are sourced locally and recycled when possible. The market will feature a range of artisan soaps and beauty products, handmade jewelry and apparel, holiday ornaments and festive

wreaths, plants and floral arrangements, lamps made of stone, porcelain, pottery and baskets, wooden furniture and kitchenware, candles, honey, maple syrup and candy, homemade chocolates, coffee, wine, felted bags, dog coats, hand-carved wooden vases, stained glass, framed artist prints and photographs, mosaics, dried flowers, breads, cookies, yule logs and artisan pastries and much more. In addition, there will be live music and product demonstrations throughout the day. The Anthill Farm Kitchen will serve hot, farm-to-table snacks and meals. WJFF Radio Catskill, located on the second floor of The Cooperage, will have an open house and studio tours from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

‘Valley Artists Holiday Sale’ in Narrowsburg, ongoing until Dec. 23 NARROWSBURG, NY — Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will host the “Valley Artists Holiday Sale” at the Delaware Arts Center on Main Street, going on now until December 23. The sale includes offerings from regional artists and artisans, including pottery, silk scarves, jewelry, books by local authors, holiday cards, art supplies, journals, pure beeswax candles, paintings, framed photographs, rugs, wood tables, and selected antiques. There are also gifts for children such as compasses, wooden toys, puzzles, coloring books, and items from the Long Eddy-based company Tree, including animalshaped clocks, night-lights, and block sets. This year, DVAA is highlighting a wide array of vintage silk kimonos of many styles. Suitable for wearing or displaying, the Japanese kimonos are works of art from the mid-twentieth century. Throughout the sale, those whose purchases exceed $25 will receive free note cards. Also watch for special “meet the artist” events and take advantage of gift-wrapping services. Holiday sale hours are Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 845/252-7576 or email info@ DelawareValleyArtsAlliance.org.

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Family Game Night at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Family Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. All kinds of games to play: board games, card games, brain games. But if you have a favorite, we encourage you to bring it. 570/2532020.

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NARROWSBURG — Book Group meets the third Friday of the month at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4pm. October’s book is “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. 845/2523360.

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Fri., Nov. 21 Christmas with the Crackers

HONESDALE — The third annual Christmas with the Crackers Toys for Tots fundraiser at The Cooperage, 6-10pm. Admission is $10 or one new unwrapped toy. All donations stay within Wayne and Pike counties. Featuring music by The Honesdale High School Guitar Ensemble, Poison Love, and Professor Louie and Miss Marie.

Sat., Nov. 22 Christmas bazaar

WHITE LAKE — A Christmas bazaar at Faith Hall, 6 Mattison Rd. (across from Bethel Medical on Rt. 17 B), 10am–3pm. Check out items that would make affordable Christmas gifts, decorations and all kinds of wares.

Community Thanksgiving Meal

MONTICELLO - hosted by Monticello Interfaith Council on Saturday, November 22 from 12noon to 4pm in the cafeteria of the Monticello High School. 845/295-2445.

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JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) organization meets every third Thursday at 7pm above the village office in Jeffersonville. The group is comprised of people of all ages wishing to make improvements within their community. 845/482-5354.

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HONESDALE — Contra dance at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 7:30-10pm. Beginners are welcome. www.thecooperageproject. org.

Fall 2014 Open House

HAWLEY — Open house for the Lackawanna College, Lake Region Center, 8 Silk Mill Drive, 3rd Floor. Time: Register 9:30am, starts at 10am. Information on programs, admissions, financial aid available. RSVP by Wednesday, November 12 by calling 570/226-4625 or emailing dodgek@lackawanna.

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Hands of Hope prayer meeting

MILFORD — Pike County Hands of Hope prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Broad St., 9-10am.

Kids’ workshop: Weaving

NARROWSBURG — Kids workshop on how to weave on bamboo at the Big Eddy Toy Co., 1pm. Cost: $35. Email bigeddytoyco@gmail. com.

Peace, Love, Land Celebration and Concert

BETHEL — Celebrate the Upper Delaware River region, our local communities, and 20 years of conservation and education with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at Bethel Woods, 5pm. Farm-totable dinner with wine pairings, live music with Little Sparrow and special guests, and more. Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org/newsevents.

Penny social

WHITE LAKE — The Town of Bethel Penny Social Committee annual Fall Penny Social to support the Bethel Youth Scholarship Fund, held at the Duggan Community Center. 845/583-4350.

Seth Glier

HAWLEY — Seth Glier at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Glier is a 20-something rising folk sensation with a charged falsetto voice. Tickets: $14-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

St. Joseph’s Holiday Bazaar

MATAMORAS — St. Joseph’s Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church, 307 Ave. F, 9am-3pm. Many craft vendors, bake sale and flea market. Raffle drawing for grand prize of $500, 2nd prize of $100 and 3rd prize of $50. Breakfast and lunch concessions available. 845/8568549.

Sun., Nov. 23 Discussion on decorative painting

ELDRED — Discussion on fine decorative painting with Sylvie Bilger at the Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Rd., 2pm. Bilger is the creator of murals and highlyskilled finishes.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at United Methodist Church

MONTICELLO – The Monticello Interfaith Council’s annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at 6pm in the United Methodist Church on Broadway. Led by Pastor Melvin Boone of the United Methodist Church. Choirs from the First Baptist Church of Monticello and the Bethlehem Temple Church will sing. Offerings of canned goods and donations collected for food pantry at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Open to all.

Mon., Nov. 24 Cloud Computing workshop

NARROWSBURG — Cloud Computing at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6-8pm. Explore the vast array of cloud computing options available, why to use them, and why not to. 845/252-3360.

Crafting @ your library® Thanksgiving Celebration

CALLICOON — Crafting @ your library® Thanksgiving Celebration at the Delaware Free branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10:30am-12 noon. Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece to take home. Best for ages 3-12 although

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WHERE & WHEN Continued from page 21 all are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 845/4824350.

Knitting Group

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Knitting Group meets every Monday at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6pm. 845/252-3360.

Resume writing workshop

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Resume writing workshop at the Delaware Free branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm. 845/887-4040.

Tues., Nov. 25 Pie sale

ABRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pie sale at the United Methodist Church, 3-6pm. Pick up a homemade 9-inch pie in a variety of flavors. Pies cost $9 each.

Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group

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

Wed., Nov. 26 Callicoon Brewing Live music with AM/FM

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AM/FM with Joe Roche and Paul Joyal return to kick off Thanksgiving weekend at the Callicoon Brewery, 16 upper Main St., 8pm. No cover. 845/887-5500.

Crafting @ your libraryÂŽ Thanksgiving Celebration

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Crafting @ your libraryÂŽ Thanksgiving Celebration at the Tusten-Cochecten branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10:30am-12 noon. Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece to take home. Best for ages 3-12 although all are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 845/482-4350.

Open electric jam

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open electric jam at The Cooperage, 7-10pm. Hosted by Compass. In addition to jamming out to their own tunes, the band will provide backup support to those who sign up to play, so bring your instruments and get ready to jam out. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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er The Nat Osborn Band at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Songs range from ballads about heartbreak, to poly-rhythmic Latin rock to tangos. This full 7-piece band is layered with theatrical elements and reggae beats. Tickets: $12-$25. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church St., 9am-3pm. Includes kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities, cookies and sweets, luncheon, soups to go, inspirational items, holiday merchandise, collectible dolls, baskets, more. Proceeds benefit church outreach. 570/253-2760.

Sat., Nov. 29

The Nutcracker ballet

Christmas Bazaar

KENOZA LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Kenoza Lake United Methodist Women will have their second annual Christmas Bazaar at the Kenoza Lake United Methodist Church Sunday School Rooms, 484 Old Taylor Rd., 10am-4pm. 845/707-3359.

Christmas Bells & Brass

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Valley Choral Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert at United Methodist Church, 204 East Ann St., 2:30pm. Will feature familiar carols arranged for English hand bells, brass, and organ in addition to major works by Daniel Pinkham (Christmas Cantata) and John Rutter (Gloria). Tickets: adults $15, students $10. 845/856-5696.

Comedy Night

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comedy Night at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8:30pm. Features comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more. Tickets: $14-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Holiday open house at Wayne County Historical Society

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holiday Open House at the museum, 810 Main St., 4-7pm.

Photos with Santa

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santa is at The Big Eddy Toy Co. for photos and to tell your wish list to, 12noon-2pm. Free. Ornament-making workshop at 1pm for $15. Email bigeddytoyco@gmail.com.

St. Nicholas Faire

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MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Valley Dance Company puts on a production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;? at the Delaware Valley High School auditorium at 12 noon and 7pm. Tickets in advance: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and children. Tickets at the door: $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and children. 845/856-3373.

Trains on Main

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trains on Main pulls into Livingston Manor for its 7th year. Grand opening party at the CAS Arts Center, 2-4pm. You can see the trains up close, talk to the model builders, listen to live music, and get your photo taken with Santa.

WJFF Annual Music Sale

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At the White Sulphur Springs Firehall. Huge variety of all things musical: boxes and boxes of LP records, tapes, CDs and sheet music. Large selection of vintage and contemporary musical instruments, stereo gear and recording equipment. Proceeds benefit WJFF Radio.

Sun., Nov. 30 Artisan Holiday Craft Boutique

CUDDEBACKVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D&H Canal Visitors Center, 58 Hoag Rd., 10am-3pm. Hand-crafted items, primitive & folk art, handmade soaps & candles, jewelry, holiday ornaments and more; many items under $5. Benefits Neversink Valley Museum. 845/754-8870 or www.facebook. com/pages/The-Neversink-Valley-Museum-of-History-Innovation.

Christkindlmarkt with Santa Express

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nearly 100 vendors feature handcrafted gifts and holiday treats for sale in this traditional German Christkindlemarkt downtown near Erie Trackside on Jersey Avenue, 10am-6pm. Live entertainment. www.facebook.com/ ChristkindlmarktPortJervisNY. Santa Express arrives Front Street, 5pm. 845/557-3321.

Pancake breakfast

PLEASANT MOUNT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pleasant Mount Emergency Services will host a pancake breakfast at the Pleasant Mount station, 395 Great Bend Turnpike, 8am. Pancakes, eggs, sausage burgers, potato pancakes, coffee and juice. Cost: $8, kids under 12 are half-price. All proceeds will go to Pleasant Mount Emergency Services.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noel! Noel!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wayne Choralaires Christmas concert

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Choralaires Christmas concert at Central United Methodist Church, Church Street. Two performances: 2:30pm & 7pm.

Tues., Dec. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knitwitzâ&#x20AC;? Knitting Group

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knitwitzâ&#x20AC;? Knitting Group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6:30pm. 845/482-4350.

Wed., Dec. 3 After School Book Club

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After School Book Club (ages 6-8) at the Wayne County Public Library, 4-5pm. Snacks, crafts and stories. Come read, laugh and learn. 570/253-1220.

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Town of Highland Choraleers practice

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

Thurs., Nov. 27 Canadian Pacific 2014 Holiday Train at Steamtown NHS

SCRANTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Steamtown National Historic Site will partner with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) to host the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Holiday Train on its journey to stock food shelves and pantries across the United States and Canada. Bring non-perishable food items or cash donations, 5:15-5:45 pm.

Fri., Nov. 28 Santa parade (rain date Sat., Nov. 29)

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parade line-up 5pm at Top Notch parking area, Fourth Street. Parade starts 6pm & proceeds up Main Street to Central Park for annual tree lighting ceremony. Businesses, community groups, school groups and nonprofit or musical groups may march or enter a float. Contact Gail Tucker at 570/253-5492 or email ghp@visithonesdalepa.com.

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

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Got a story to tell? The River Reporter is looking for talented freelance feature writers to cover the interesƟng people, places and happenings that contribute to making the Upper Delaware River Valley so special. Interested? Send a resume, a wriƟng sample of a feature story you have wriƩen and an idea for a feature story you think The River Reporter’s readers would like to know about. Send materials to Jane Bollinger, Managing Editor, The River Reporter, P.O. Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or email to jbollinger@riverreporter.com

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Must be experienced & qualiÀed in heavy trucks and equipment. Must have own tools, be dependable and honest. FT positions open. FT salary $30k to $60k. BeneÀts available for career minded individual.

Dismantlers/Scrap Yard

Hiring metal sorters, metal buyer, torch men, equipment operators. Full time/part time. Port Jervis, NY.

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Candidate must be able to multi-task. Good communication skills and customer service experience. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel OfÀce - bilingual is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Hrs. Mon-Fri 8-5, some Saturdays. References a must.

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School Bus Mechanic

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! Rolling V Bus Corp. Call Chris 295-0416

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Assist school bus driver in safe and orderly transportation of passengers. Paid training. Must be highly responsible, a good observer, and able to communicate effectively. Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical Performance Test, Background Check. Work locations possible in: Liberty, South Fallsburg, Neversink and Ellenville. Join a growing local company. Rolling V Bus Corp. Call Linda 845-434-0511 Or apply online at www.rollingv.com

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Legal Notice 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. WINDSOR HILL PARTNERS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 9/23/2014. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Ashley Environmental, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on October 20, 2014 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: Ashley Environmental, LLC, 905 Pine Kill Rd., Wurtsboro, NY 127902038. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Narrowsburg Fire District, Town of Tusten, Sullivan County, New York, at a meeting held on

HELP WANTED | Town of Highland The Town of Highland Town Board is looking for proposals for cleaning services the Town of Highland Town Hall, Senior Citizen Building, Justice Court on a weekly basis throughout the calendar year 2015. A copy of the Cleaning Agreement can be accessed at the Town Clerks Office at 4 Proctor Road Eldred NY during regular business hours. All proposals shall include a non- collusive form. Proposal should be sent to the Town Clerk by noon on December 1,2014 By Order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk

Legal Notice the 13th of November, 2014, duly adopted the following Resolution subject to a Permissive Referendum: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law, as amended, the Narrowsburg Fire District does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance the cost of a fire apparatus purchase, specifically a Class A fire apparatus, for the protection of citizens and property of the Narrowsburg Fire District. It is the intent of this board to accumulate part of the cost of said Class A fire apparatus, the maximum cost of which is estimated to be $400,000.00. The fire district treasurer is hereby directed to deposit moneys of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Apparatus Reserve Fund”. The fire district treasurer is authorized to invest, from time to time, the moneys of this fund pursuant to Section 6-f of the General Municipal Law. The treasurer is further hereby directed to make part of the reserve fund those funds already in existence in the amount of approximately $110,000.00. No expenditure shall be made except upon authorization of the Board. FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. By Order of the Commissioners of the Narrowsburg Fire District Alfred Smith, Secretary Narrowsburg Fire District Dated: November 13, 2014 TWO POINTS FILMS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/29/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 271 High Rd., Glen Spey, NY 12737. General Purposes. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please take notice that the Planning Board of the Town of Lumberland will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application of Carullo & LoPresti for the approval of a minor subdivision, at which time the environmental significance of such action will be discussed. Said property is located at Kalin Weber Road, Glen Spey (SBL 14.-1-46). Said hearing will be held on the 2nd day of December, 2014, at the LUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, NY at 7:35 O’clock PM, at which time all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Lumberland Planning Board: Secretary Lumberland Planning Board: Susan B. Morley 1054 Proctor Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 Clerk Lumberland Planning Board

24 • NOVEMBER 20 - 26, 2014 Legal Notice Susan Wade 1054 Proctor Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 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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NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR CATSKILL ORGANICS LLC, a New York limited liability company (Filing Number: 141028010045; DOS I.D. 4657260) Pursuant to Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Catskill Organics LLC SECOND: To engage in any lawful act or activity within the purposes for which limited liability companies may be organized pursuant to Limited Liability Company Law provided that the limited liability company is not formed to engage in any state official, department, board, agency, or other body without such consent or approval first being obtained. THIRD: The County within New York State in which the office of the limited liability company is located is in: Sullivan County, New York FOURTH: The Secretary of State is designated as the Registered Agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon it is: Jill M. Nuckel, Member c/o Catskill Organics LLC 320 Liberty Street, Suite 53 Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643 FIFTH: The limited liability company is to be managed by: One or more members. SIXTH: The existence of the limited liability company began on October 28, 2014 when the limited liability company’s articles of organization were filed. SEVENTH: The limited liability

NOTICE OF SALE S U P R E M E C O U R T: S U L LIVAN COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. MEGHAN CHERRY; PHILIP J LESLIE JR.; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about September 16, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, New York. On December 11, 2014 at 9:30 AM Premises known as 1074 PROCTOR RD, GLEN SPEY, NY 12737 Section: 14 Block: 1 Lot: 76.1 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hamlet of Glen Spey, Town of Lumberland, County of Sullivan and State of New York. As more particularly described in the

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Legal Notice

(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.

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 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

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 AGGREGATE 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,

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — In a celebration replete with laudatory praise from coaches, awards and a slide show presented by this photographer that elicited loving memories of this past fall, Sullivan West consigned its impressive autumn campaign to history with its fall sports awards presentation on November 12. Pictured here are this fall’s award winners that include: Carly Grishaber, MVP, Girls Soccer; Alli Hemmer, Miss Soccer 2014; Noah Bauer MVP, Boys Soccer; Miguel Ramos, Coaches Award, Boys Soccer; Ethan Seidl Most Valuable Runner, Boys Cross-Country; Dan Paparella Coaches Award, Boys Cross-Country; Courtney Meyerer, Coaches Award, Girls Cross-Country; Kelsey Dutton, Most Valuable Runner, Girls Cross-Country; Anthony Rydell, Most Valuable Football Lineman; Andrew Stabbert, Most Valuable Football Back; Erin Hankins, Most Improved Volleyball Playerl; and Julia Diaz Volleyball Player of the Year. Details of the exploits of these fine athletes can be found in the stories at www.sportsinsightsny.com for albums of photos visit www.sportsinsights. smugmug.com.

Carly Grishaber

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Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

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Women and Their Woods initiative receives Environmental Partnership Award

EGION — On Thursday, October 30, the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners awarded their 24th annual environmental partnership awards. The Women and Their Woods initiative, led by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) with Penn State Renewable Natural Resources Extension, and funding support from the U.S. Forest Service at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA, was the recipient of an Environmental Partnership Award. The awards pay tribute to those organizations and individuals of Northeastern Pennsylvania that have achieved environmental protection or conservation through partnering with others. Women and Their Woods is a program designed specifically for the needs of the growing number of women forest landowners. The program facilitates networking among these landowners and professionals to cultivate care of healthy forests. Through quarterly newsletters, meetings and workshops, the landowners learn about forest management topics such as forest

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The Women and Their Woods initiative received an award from Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners. On hand to accept the award are Diane Madl, environmental education specialist supervisor of PA’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Hickory Run Complex/Nescopeck State Park; Amanda Subjin, stewardship and education coordinator, Delaware Highlands Conservancy; Nancy Baker, PA landowner and Women and Their Woods co-coordinator; and Janet Warnick, northeast regional manager, Office of Pollution Prevention and Energy Assistance of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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NATURE'S GRACE

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18

3.56 3.52 3.48 3.33 3.31 3.42 3.77

High water temperature °F 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18

48.74 46.40 43.16 41.18 39.56 40.10 37.94

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels November 18, 2014 Cannonsville: 45.9% Pepacton: 62.7% Neversink: 64.4% Total: 66.8% Normal Total: 75.5% Total in 2013: 77.5%

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Tree diseases

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

variety of afflictions affect trees in the Upper Delaware River region, ranging from those caused by insects, like the hemlock wooly adelgid to others caused by fungi like anthracnose. “River Talk” reader, Star Hesse contacted us recently regarding the appearance of black blotches on the leaves of maple trees along Route 97 in Barryville, NY. The photo she provided points to a fungal disease known as maple tar spot, which causes black spots of up to 1-1/2 inches in diameter which resemble tar. Fortunately, this infection does not normally pose a threat to the overall health of the tree, although it is unsightly and can cause early leaf drop, according to Cornell University’s Department of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology. Pale yellow spots typically appear in mid-June, then enlarge and intensify in color through summer. The fungi overwinter in leaf litter and just as new leaves unfold in spring, the surfaces of the tar spots split and release needle-like spores. Wind transports the spores to potential new hosts and the disease cycle can begin again. The best means of breaking this cycle is to rake up and destroy the affected leaves, which may take several years and repeated effort to achieve, particularly if nearby trees are afflicted. Fungicides are available, but the disease is difficult to control. Cornell notes that it has become widespread across much of New York State.

TRR photo by Sandy Long

Contributed photo by Star Hesse

These unattractive tar spots on a maple leaf from a tree in Barryville, NY usually do not pose a threat to a tree’s overall health.

Various fates can befall a tree. This black maple, which until recently thrived on property formerly owned by Delaware Highlands Conservancy founder, Barbara Yeaman, was overcome by a fungus that caused the decline and loss of the massive tree. In its prime, this beautiful specimen was a Pennsylvania state champion that required five adults with outstretched arms to encircle its massive trunk. It was estimated to be between 150-200 years old.

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