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visions and for veteran filing instructions, see www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/ exemption/altvetoverview.htm. Veterans were filing out of the meeting as two Sullivan West high school students, Trevor Bolles and Jared Kusner, took the podium to let the world know about the wonders of the geodesic dome located near the high school’s athletic field complex. Known around the school as “the geodome,” the Mylar-paneled building is designed to provide firsthand sustainability experience for students and the general public alike. It was a brainchild of the Earth Science Club, which is responsible for its operation and maintenance, but biology students are already involved with nurturing plant and animal life within its walls. District Superintendent Nancy P. Hackett noted that Bolles and Kusner were on board from day one. Mentioning that the district had advertised for retirees and others with spare time to help build the geodome, she said she was surprised to see two youthful helpers among the predominantly mature volunteers. Bolles and Kusner spent every available minute on geodome construction. Their explanation of the complex workings of the dome was deceptively simple. In essence, it is a self-sustaining ecosystem. The geometric panels can withstand 2,000 pounds of pressure each, so even a succession of blizzards should not threaten structural integrity. Heated by solar energy, the geodome maintains a constant year-round indoor temperature between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, as it supports a variety of plant and animal life in both soil and water. A board member asked who would benefit most from the geodome. Bolles and Kusner replied, “Initially, earth science students, but there’s something there for everyone really.” For complete meeting minutes and full text of resolutions, see www.swcsd.org/.

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — At the November 20 meeting of the Sullivan West Central School District Board of Education, a contingent of 35 to 40 senior veterans, some with World War II service, presented an eloquent plea for adoption of the Alternative Veterans’ Tax Exemption (AVTE) law. Signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on December 18, 2013, the AVTE authorizes school districts to offer primary residence real property tax exemptions to veterans with combat experience, based on three levels of eligibility: A 15% reduction in assessed value to veterans who served during a time of war; an additional 10% reduction in assessed value to veterans serving in combat zones (includes recipients of expeditionary medals); and an additional reduction in assessed value to veterans who incur service-connected disabilities, equal to one-half of their service-connected disability ratings, regardless of whether such veterans served in combat zones. For veterans to claim these exemptions on 2015-2016 school taxes, affirmative action by each district’s board of education (to include a public hearing and adoption of resolution) is required by March 1, 2015. After noting that Orange County school districts overwhelmingly endorsed AVTE adoption, a spokesman for the veterans stated simply that all veterans pay a price for their service and that the choice to adopt this law would be a good way to honor their sacrifice. Assistant superintendent for administrative services Lorraine Poston thanked the veterans for their input, acknowledged that the administration is familiarizing itself with the new law’s provisions, and confirmed that action would be taken in advance of the March 1 deadline. For more information about AVTE pro-

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Veterans seek Sullivan West tax break By LINDA DROLLINGER

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Santa Claus appeared in the Holiday Parade in Jeffersonville on November 28.

EGION — Santa is going to be ubiquitous over the next several weeks, showing up at stores and in towns all over the country. The modern Santa Claus has a connection to the real-life Saint Nicholas, who lived in the third and fourth centuries in what is now Turkey, and whose reputation was repeatedly enhanced over the centuries. Eventually, Nicholas was credited with performing all kinds of miracles, such as bringing new life to children who had been murdered. He also, of course, gave gifts to children. That part of the story held on through various changes and permutations until the emergence of the modern Santa Claus, who dresses in red and delivers presents

to children with the aid of a team of reindeer. TV producer Jonathan Meath, who has portrayed Santa, said, “Santa is really the only cultural icon we have who is male, does not carry a gun, and is all about peace, joy, giving, and caring for other people. That’s part of the magic for me, especially in a culture where we’ve become so commercialized and hooked into manufactured icons. Santa is much more organic, integral, connected to the past, and therefore connected to the future.” For more on Santa’s appearance at the Holiday Parade in Jeffersonville on November 28, turn to Jonathan Fox’s column on page 21.

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‘Tis the season In My Humble Opinion

Towns make merry

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NPS superintendent visits Lackawaxen By VERA MORET

ACKAWAXEN, PA — The Lackawaxen Board of Supervisors welcomed a special guest at their meeting on November 17. July 14, 2014 marked the appointment of Kristina Heister as the new National Park Service (NPS) superintendent of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Heister comes with 22 years experience in NPS. She was born and raised in Malvern, a suburb of Philadelphia, into a nature-loving family that frequently vacationed in this area. She joined the NPS in 1992 after receiving a Masters degree in biology from Salisbury State University in Maryland. Her most recent appointment, before becoming a superintendent, was chief of natural resources of the NPS Northeast Region, based in Philadelphia. The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is in a unique situation as a unit of NPS. It is equally managed by the NPS and the Upper Delaware Council, which includes representatives from most of the area municipalities in both Pennsylvania and New York. Heister said she looks forward to working with the UDC and firmly believes in transparency in all aspects of managing the area. Preserving the water quality and managing its resources is of great importance, given that this is a rare instance in which the NPS is involved in the origin of a main source of drinking water. Management can be proactive in maintaining the quality of the water and the area of primary drainage. Heister said NPS plans include those for the Roebling Bridge and NPS property in that area, and involve an eventual visitors’ center and maintenance of the historic bridge. Half a million dollars has been allocated for that purpose. She also noted that on November 15, the bridge was vandalized for the first time ever, and was marked with graffiti. The incident occurred at about 5 a.m. Authorities are still investigating the incident. The graffiti removal presented a challenge for Heister, since the paint must be removed from wood, metal and stone without destroying any original work or patina. In other news at the meeting, the township’s F550 truck was put up for sale but has not received any bids. The truck will be placed in the municipal auction with a minimum bid. Also of note is that the Lackawaxen Board of Supervisors, which currently meets on the third Monday of every month, will meet on the third Thursday of every month, starting in January. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Corrections In the article “Cooperative forms to bring clean energy to non-profits” in our November 27 issue, the hyperlink was incorrect. The correct web address is www.CleanEnergy.Coop. The email is CleanEnergyCoop@gmail.com, and the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/ CleanEnergyCoop.

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IN BRIEF State police add email tip to Warrant Wednesday

Casino decision expected on December 17

ALBANY, NY — The New York State Police (NYSP) have added an email address to which members of the public can submit tips on wanted individuals. The email address is crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. This follows what the NYSP calls the successful “Warrant Wednesday,” on the organization’s Facebook page. The statewide initiative rolled out in February of 2014, with a posting each Wednesday featuring posters of wanted persons with arrest or bench warrants from across the state. A phone number for the public to call in tips was posted on each poster. State police have made 24 arrests as a direct result of postings on the Facebook page. Twelve of those arrests were from tips on warrants that were posted. Each Warrant Wednesday posting includes a poster of a wanted individual contributed by state police troops across the state. The poster includes a photo, information about the subject, what they are wanted for, along with the email address and a contact number for the appropriate state police station. NYSP encourages the public to view and share the postings each week. The organization stresses, however, that it is important that anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the individuals not take any police action themselves, and instead contact police. The public should not post tips directly on the Facebook page, but instead use the phone number or email included in each warrant poster.

ALBANY, NY — The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is expected to make a decision about which four proposed casino projects in the state will get licenses to operate. The board has received 16 applications, with one license allocated to the Catskills/ Hudson Valley Region, one to the Capital Region, and one to the Eastern Southern Tier Region. The fourth license may go to any of the three regions, although the prevailing view has been that it will go to the Catskills/Hudson Valley Region; it is possible, however, that only three licenses could be awarded. A letter from the board chairman, Kevin Law, to the New York State Gaming Commission, which will award the licenses after receiving recommendations from the board, said the applications cumulatively totaled more than 75,000 pages, which are being reviewed. Law wrote that the board expects to make a decision at their next meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for December 17. After that, the commission will perform a review of its own before awarding the licenses. Therefore, the final choices may not be known for several months.

Teens identified in Honesdale vandalism spree HONESDALE, PA — Three teens, ranging in age from 15 to 17, have been identified as the individuals involved in a window-breaking and vandalism spree in Honesdale and the surrounding area. Police say the vandals targeted the windows of numerous homes and businesses in the area, shooting them with a pellet gun as they drove through the area in a vehicle. Windows were also damaged at Honesdale High School. The vandalism came to an abrupt end at about 4 a.m. with a car accident near Wal-Mart outside of Honesdale. Police said there was evidence in the vehicle that connects the teens to the vandalism. Charges are pending against the three teens, whose names will not be disclosed because of their ages.

Father, son assault each other over marijuana dispute CHERRY RIDGE, PA — Brian and Ryan Wayne (father and son) were arrested for fighting with each other. Brian, the father, told police that Ryan and his wife wanted him to sell his rifles to buy marijuana, which he refused to do. According to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), “Both father and son’s negative behavior escalated to the point [that] they physically assaulted each other.” Police said both men had recent physical injuries to their persons, and both were arrested on charges stemming from the domestic violence incident. Both men were charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. Judge Ted Mikulak arraigned the two and sent them to Wayne County Prison in lieu of $5,000 bail each. The press release also said, “It should be noted that this incident was initially reported as a possible barricaded person, which was not found to be the case. PSP took appropriate precautions, which allowed the incident to be handled safely with no further injuries.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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In the November 20th issue under the listing of local holiday markets, the date for “Christmas in Callicoon” was wrong. The event is called Dickens on the Delaware and the correct date is Saturday, December 13 from 12 noon to 7 p.m.

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PA well water contains gas Methane appears without fracking

By DAVID HULSE

IKE & WAYNE COUNTIES — Wellwater tested in Pike and Wayne counties contains low-to-moderate concentrations of naturally occurring methane, according to new studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Pike and Wayne county samples were collected in 2012 and 2013 to assess baseline groundwater quality in areas underlain by the Marcellus Shale, but where no extensive shale-gas development has occurred. Both Wayne and Pike counties are within the Delaware River Basin, where a moratorium on shale-gas drilling is in place. The Pike County Conservation District cooperated in the Pike study, and Director Sally Corrigan told the county commissioners on November 19 that a new $295,000 state/federal grant will expand Pike’s ongoing baseline testing from 20 to up to 80 private water wells. Corrigan said the $188,000 state portion is the only baseline water-quality study currently being funded by the state. Commissioners Chair Rich Caridi said that “with these studies we’ll have a baseline. If we have contamination, we’ll have protection.” “It’s not just fracking,” he added. “We don’t know what is going down the interstate every day.” Methane is the primary component of natural gas produced from the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. One of the concerns with “unconventional gas production,” which makes use of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the possible migration of methane into drinking water

aquifers because it can be flammable or explosive. These studies show that naturally occurring methane can be found in drinking water wells in areas where no unconventional natural gas development is occurring.

Pike County Data on occurrence of methane and other constituents potentially related to shale-gas development were not available or were limited in Pike County, according to USGS Scientist Lisa Senior, who led the Pike study. She said that the Pike study included sampling four wells monthly over the course of one year because “little is known about variability in groundwater quality through time, but this variability is important in interpreting baseline assessments. Many baseline assessments consist of one-time sampling.” In the Pike study, about 80%, or 16 of 20 tested wells, contained detectable concentrations of methane, with two wells having methane concentrations greater than 1 milligram per liter and as high as 5.8 milligrams per liter. The concentrations of dissolved methane in about 10 percent of well-water samples in both studies were high enough to allow for isotopic analysis to identify the type of natural gas in the water. In Pike County, the isotopic composition of two methane samples indicated that methane was predominantly microbial in origin, typical of methane produced by microbial activity at or near the surface such as in marshes or in alluvial deposits.

Wayne County “Water-quality data were lacking in Wayne County,” said USGS scientist Ronald Sloto, who led the Wayne study. “Without baseline water-quality data, it would be difficult to determine whether a relationship exists between gas production activities and the well-water chemistry in the area. This study provides a pre-gas-well-drilling groundwater-quality baseline for Wayne County. Although the number of water samples was small, the analytical results show the presence of naturally occurring methane in some private drinking water wells.” In Wayne County, about 65%, or 22 of the 34 private drinking-water supply wells tested, contained concentrations of dissolved methane high enough to detect in laboratory testing, but most methane concentrations were low, less than 0.1 milligrams per liter. Three, or about 10%, of the 34 tested wells in Wayne County produced groundwater with dissolved methane concentrations near or greater than 1 milligram per liter and as high as 3.3 milligrams per liter; these relatively elevated concentrations are at least 10 times greater than methane concentrations in the other well-water samples. In Wayne County, the isotopic composition of three methane samples indicated a thermogenic origin (typical of shale-gas methane) and (or) a mixture of microbial and thermogenic types.

Sampling to continue According to the USGS, none of the water tested in these two studies exceeded

the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (DEP) action level of seven milligrams per liter for methane in well water. The DEP recommends periodic monitoring for wells with detectable methane up to seven milligrams per liter. Corrective action, such as well venting, is recommended for wells with methane concentrations equal to or greater than 7 milligrams per liter. The studies also provide background information on other aspects of groundwater quality, such as arsenic, barium, chloride and radon concentrations that may be of concern in areas of shale-gas development. All of the well owners were notified of the results. The number of samples in Wayne and Pike counties was relatively small. In addition to the new Pike grant, USGS says additional sampling will be necessary, to provide a broader picture of naturally occurring methane in the region. USGS is continuing to collect data on baseline groundwater quality in areas in Pennsylvania underlain by the Marcellus Shale, by conducting an expanded study in Wayne County in cooperation with the Wayne Conservation District. There will also be a new study in Lycoming County in the north-central part of the state, done in cooperation with Lycoming County. The results will be available online at the USGS National Water Information System website. The Wayne County study was conducted by USGS in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Topographic and Geological Survey.

Deadline for young farmers approaches College loans may be forgiven By FRITZ MAYER

LBANY, NY — College students seeking to become farmers may be able to avoid paying back up to $50,000 for college loans under the New York State Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program, which is intended to bring more young people into the farming business. Applications for the program must be made by December 15. The program is available to individuals who obtain an undergraduate degree from an approved New York State college or university and agree to operate a farm in New York State, on a full- time basis, for five years. Applicants must: • be legal residents of NYS for at least one year;

• be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens; • an undergraduate degree from an approved NYS college or university; • have an outstanding balance on an eligible student loan debt(s); • apply for this program within two years after graduation; • operate a farm in NYS on a full time basis; • execute a service contract agreeing to operate a farm in New York State on a full time basis for at least five years; • not be in default on a student loan made under any NYS or federal education loan program or repayment of any NYS award; and • be in compliance with the terms of any service condition imposed by a NYS award.

Senator John Bonacic, who was a sponsor of the legislation that authorized the program, said it is intended to keep the agricultural sector strong in Sullivan County and the Hudson Valley, where currently the great majority of farmers are in their 60s and 70s. Eligible student loan debts include New York State or federal government loans, or loans made by commercial entities subject to governmental examination. It does not, however, include Parent PLUS loans, loans that may be canceled under another program (such as Perkins Loans), private non-commercial loans (such as loans given by family or friends), student loan debts paid by credit card, or any student loan debt that cannot be verified by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Go to www.hesc.ny.gov for more information.

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Fundraiser for fire victim New Pond Eddy restaurant to host By ANYA TIKKA

OND EDDY, NY — When Ana Arvela, the owner of the newly opened 97 Bar and Grill, heard that one of her customers had lost his house in a fire on November 14, she wanted to do something to help. She said, “I want to thank all the locals for coming in my restaurant. It’s been wonderful meeting my neighbors, a great experience, I really enjoy it. I’ve established new friendships.” Among those is Kenneth Van Tuyl of Van Tuyl Road, Pond Eddy who narrowly escaped the fire with only the clothes on his back, and without shoes—a big deal for the almost seven-foot-tall man whose shoes have to be replaced by special order because of the unusual size. Another local who stops in frequently is Rosie Gubitosi, who’s also Van Tuyl’s neighbor. She recounted how she first learned about the fire. “I woke up to a loud bang at 1:30 in the morning,” she said. “I was sure it was a bomb.” Gubitosi called her friend who also lives nearby; she was at work, and asked Gubitosi to go check on her family. “When I went out, the road was blocked, fire trucks were out, and Kenneth’s house was burning,” she said. There had been a gas explosion in the house that went up in flames. Van Tuyl is currently staying with friends, and needs all the help he can get to start anew. He’s reportedly doing okay, but obviously a little shaken by the unexpected events. Gubitosi is helping Arvela to organize the fundraiser

and doing some of the cooking. Arvela opened the restaurant, bar and motel complex in the beginning of October this year. It sits at the crossroads of the historic Pond Eddy Bridge and Route 97, and both bar and outdoor patio area have views over the river. The site is still known as Nolan’s after the restaurant that used to be there. Arvela explained how she came to open the place. “I used to drive through here on my way to see houses in Narrowsburg,” she said. She stopped for lunch at the restaurant, and remembers thinking, “If this was for sale, I’d like to buy it.” A few years later, her wish came true. Leaving behind her career as a realtor in West Chester County for over 20 years, she decided it was time to try something new. She gave the place a full facelift, remodeling the interior with new colors and furnishings, and updating the menu. Currently it serves pizza, burgers, steak, seafood, pastas, salads, and many specials on the weekend at affordable prices, Arvela said. Already drawing a steady clientele of regulars, Arvela saw the perfect opportunity to give back to the community she already feels part of. “I’m happy to be able to help,” explained Arvela. The fundraiser will take place Sunday, December 14. Doors open at 2 p.m. There will be a cash bar and food, including turkey and assorted dishes, and a jukebox for music. A suggested minimum donation of $15 will go toward helping Kenneth Van Tuyl. For more information call 845/858-4611.

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The newly opened 97 Bar and Grill in Pond Eddy will host the fundraiser for Kenneth Van Tuyl, who lost his home to a fire on November 14.

DV taking on cyber-charter funding drain By DAVID HULSE

ESTFALL, PA — Delaware Valley Schools Superintendent John Bell is hoping to convince state lawmakers to take a different tack in considering funding for the state’s cyber charter schools. At a meeting on November 20, Bell said that he will testify before a hearing of a 15-member House-Senate Basic Education Funding Commission. The commission is tasked with developing and recommending to the Pennsylvania General Assembly a new formula for distributing state funding for basic education to state school districts. A portion of that state funding package includes funding for 14 cyber-charter schools. According to a policy brief by a Philadelphia research group, Research for Action, the cyber schools enroll students from across the state who receive online instruction in their homes. Some 36,596 Pennsylvania students are registered in cyber schools. Because the students’ home districts pay tuition based on how much each spends to educate students, the cyber schools receive funding

at 500 different rates. Without building or transportation overhead, the cyber schools had revenues of $418 million in 2012-13. That is just short of $30 million each. The data appears on the Education Department’s website. DV’s budget annually supports $1 million in cyber-charter funding, board member John Wroblewski said at the meeting. “Our taxpayers’ money is going to charters around the state while public schools are failing.” Bell said the money is not providing a quality outcome. “Not a single charter has passing scores on the core curriculum,” he said. With a state performance scale score of 70 indicating “movement toward progress,” the average cyber school scored 48.7. By comparison, statewide, the average public school scored 76.9; the average regular charter school scored 65.1. DV scores at 85 on the 100-point scale, Bell said. “They have no rules, they’re just sucking taxpayer money out of the system,” Bell charged. In general, Delaware Valley shares the

complaint that the Commonwealth currently has no standing formula for basic school aid, and the lack of it leaves DV and other school boards awaiting last-minute legislative funding decisions each spring as they finalize local budgets. “The district cannot cut its way to high student achievement, nor can we cut our way to solvency,” Philadelphia superintendent William Hite said during hearings there earlier this month. He noted that many other districts in the state grapple with funding cuts and would benefit from a predictable formula. “Our students don’t get a do-over just because we lack sufficient resources.” Hite is quoted on the PA Association of School Administrators (PASA) website. The Basic Education Funding Commission was created with the passage of House Bill 1738, which was signed into law by Gov. Corbett in June, as Act 51 of 2014. According to the commission website, the new formula will take into account relative wealth, local tax effort, geographic price differences, enrollment levels and local support as well as other factors.

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Delaware Valley (DV) School District board member John Wroblewski, left, was recognized by the PA School Boards Association (PSBA) for his 16 years of board service. Fellow DV board member Zachary Pearce made the presentation for the PSBA. Asked if he would do it all again, knowing what he knows now, Wroblewski smiled and said the board had given him the opportunity to work through numerous challenges with a lot of good people.

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County offices to leave Port Jervis By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — At the November 24 council meeting, Raymond Zukowski, a member of Empowering Port Jervis, a volunteer organization that aims to help the most vulnerable citizens of the city, stood up and made a surprising connection between two events. He tied the announcement of the arrest of Dennis McBee, who is accused of killing the beloved shopkeeper Joseph Kutcher, with the recent city decision to move the county offices that provided social services, public health and probation service, to Middletown. City officials have described the moves as being mandated by the state in response to serious budget deficit issues. Zukowski said, “Yes, McBee is a villain in the literal meaning. He senselessly murdered one of our town’s most beloved citizens as well as driving a wedge between several groups in our community. The one in five that live in poverty as well as the nearly 10% that utilize the clinic

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Resident Raymond Zukowski addresses the Port Jervis City Council about closing county services offices in the city. feel that they are being punished because of the act of one man. Others feel that, as the initial decision [for the closings] was made in private, the letter was made public at a time when our community was distracted by great tragedy. I personally hope that it was just bad timing all around. McBee may have created that wedge, but intentional or not, it was the city government that hit it with a sledge hammer.”

Other residents and members of the community crowded into the council room, and also spoke during the public comment segment of the meeting to protest moving the services out of the town to either Middletown or Goshen. Mayor Kelly Decker was not present, because he was away making the case for the long-awaited White Water Park to the Upper Delaware River Council, but he had responded to queries and protests at previous council meetings on his Facebook page. Decker wrote, “In an effort to save money, [it’s proposed] to close the county probation and social services office in the city.” He continued, “As most of you should be aware, the county is running a deficit. After speaking with the council and advising them that the county social services runs a transportation system, free of charge to clients, through Port Jervis to other locations in the county where there are duplicated services such as probation and other services, they voted unani-

mously to support this request.” Decker said running duplicate service offices costs taxpayer dollars in rent, utilities, and payroll, and he said the city did not ask to close the mental health or health department offices because they are needed close by for urgent cases. The state has told local and county governments they need to consolidate and work to combine services, which Decker said contributed to the decision. Judith Oppelt was among the residents who spoke against the closures; she said visiting nurses and health workers for the elderly or homebound will not have a base to work from in the city if the proposed cuts take place. Other speakers said that if the probation service closes, the city will lose those who are most sorely needed to make it a safer place. Decker said in his Facebook post, “If you take a look at my proposed budget for 2015 there are many cuts that I did not want to make but found it is necessary since the fund balance has been dwindled to a dangerously low amount.”

Santa Express in Port Jervis Dancing a Christmas conga

By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — Santa Express, complete with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, gingerbread man, snowman, and other well-loved characters, appeared in Port Jervis to start the holiday season for the second year in a row the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The area around the already busy Front Street was lit up with the Christkindlmarkt, a kind of open-air holiday market that took place earlier in the day, already drawing a full crowd. A tree lighting took place, and in a festive atmosphere, families with small children stood in hundreds to catch a glimpse of Santa, listen to Snow Queen who sang Christmas songs, and to dance with Santa and the characters on the Santa Express.

Santa Express has grown from a local event for area children in and around Eldred. It now spans three weekends in early December, visiting not only many towns in Sullivan County, but this year reaching to Milford, PA for the first time on December 7. Paula Gans took part this year, closely bearing a resemblance to the singing Snow Queen. Children of many ages stood around the Santa Express with their parents, waiting for their turn to dance with Santa. They formed a conga line circling the area, and some lucky ones (picked randomly from those waiting with the permission of their parents or guardians) lined up on the Santa Express, each one holding a letter that together formed the

word “Christmas.” Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker, who was in the crowd, estimated there were well over 500 people in the area. Camryn Brohm, four years old, from Matamoras, came with her dad Bob. She was sitting on his shoulders, excitedly trying to soak in more of Santa and the Santa Express. “I like it,” she said about the event. Hayden Mohr, three, and Craydon Blakely, three, came from Wurtsboro to see the Santa Express, and their parents said they enjoyed it, although their wideopen eyes full of excitement already said it all. Erika Nemeth from Shohola sold Jamberry nail wraps in a huge covered tent that was wrapping up by the time Santa

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Santa arrives as part of the Santa Express event in Port Jervis on November 30. Express arrived. “I had a table. There were a lot of people, a constant flow of people coming in and out. It was a success,” Nemeth commented. People flocked to the holiday event to do some holiday shopping, see the tree lighting, and of course, to bring their kids to see Santa Express. For more local holiday celebrations, see page 15.

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In memoriam

EDITORIAL

The proposed expanded fishing access Reinventing Long Eddy Local residents and officials in Sullivan County have long complained about property being taken off the tax rolls, regardless of the reason, because when it happens it often makes the job of balancing the town’s books just a little more difficult. So it’s understandable that the supervisor of the Town of Fremont, George Conklin, and other officials are not particularly pleased that a halfacre parcel of riverfront property may ultimately be taken off the tax rolls as part of a plan to expand the public river access in Long Eddy. Further, we take Conklin at his word that the two hotels in the town don’t benefit much from the fishing industry that has grown up in the region, and that customers who frequent the gun shop in the town aren’t clamoring for the owner to stock fly-fishing gear. But others in the region are clearly benefitting from the fishing and outdoor sports tourism trends in the region. A study of the communities surrounding the East Branch, the West Branch and the main stem of the Upper Delaware River north of Callicoon, prepared by Shepstone Management Company, showed that fishing is the single most important source of customers for businesses in the region. According to the study, businesses were asked “How much of your customer base is related to each of the following activities, in your estimation? That is to say, how many of your customers do you estimate come to the area for these activities and, in the course of their visits, visit your business or use your services, regardless [of whether] the services you provide directly relate to these activities?” Fishing scored the highest with 25%; boating/rafting scored 19%; hunting/trapping scored 9%; and birdwatching scored 3%. (Go to www.shepstone.net/FishingStudyPresentation.pdf for the full study.) The study further says that the current fishing and

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boating industry brings $305 million yearly into the study area. So, although fishing may not currently bring much of an economic boost to the Town of Fremont, the creation of an expanded public fishing access area could easily be seen as an economic opportunity. Perhaps a yearly event could be created that would specifically draw fishing enthusiasts to Long Eddy in the same way that the opening of trout season every year draws many people to Junction Pool in Roscoe and to the Two-Headed Trout Dinner; the idea would not be for Long Eddy to compete with Roscoe, but to create something that would enhance the overall region as a fishing destination. There are certainly enough differences between fishing in waders in the Beaverkill and fishing from a drift boat in the Upper Delaware to accommodate both places, and others, as fishing destinations. Moreover, if the elected officials or others in the Town of Fremont decided to create some energy around the expanded fishing access area, there would likely be people who would be willing to participate. There are already many fishing guides who use the Long Eddy access, especially in the spring, because of the “world-class” wild trout experiences. Also, groups such as Friends of the Upper Delaware and individuals such as Peter Kolesar and Jim Serio have made significant progress over the past decade working with the New York City Department of Protection and the Delaware River Basin Commission to alter the releases from the New York City reservoirs to make the cold-water fishery even more attractive as a fishing destination. There are many people in the region who love the river. Certainly the nature of tourism in the Upper Delaware Valley has changed significantly over the past 40 or 50 years. The days when the numbers of summer visitors coming to the region were sufficient to support a small airstrip in Narrowsburg are long gone. But there are new opportunities to be explored. We applaud the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management for working toward the expansion of the river access in Long Eddy. We are confident that the people who live in Long Eddy and the Town of Fremont will find a way to take full advantage of the new facility, if it becomes a reality, in a way that more than makes up for any loss of tax revenue.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Smokey the Bare

“The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?” — J. B. Priestley

Richard Snyder 1940-2014

ILFORD, PA — Dick Snyder, co-owner of the Hotel Fauchere and a man who made a multitude of contributions to the local community, died on November 14. Universally regarded as a man of gentleness, integrity, tremendous appreciation for and love of natural beauty, generosity and an exceptional commitment to community. Dick Snyder was active in a number of conservation, cultural, historic preservation and civic organizations. He served on the boards of the Pinchot Institute for Conservation (19982004), Pike County Conservation District, Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County (since 2003) and American Readers Theatre. One of his most visible community endeavors began in 1997 when he founded, and since chaired, the Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC), whose goal is to make Milford a better place in which to live, visit and do business. Over the course of 17 years, the MEC has raised and invested more than $6 million in improving Milford’s streetscapes and public spaces to make them safer, more attractive and more pedestrian friendly. In the several years prior to his death, he was active in helping to launch the Greater Pike Community Foundation.” Another of Dick’s long-term philanthropic commitments was to the fight against multiple sclerosis, inspired by his sister Carol’s struggle with the disease. He became active in MS work in 1977, served on the board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) from 1981 to 2002 and then, until his death, served as an Honorary Life Director. At various times he served as treasurer and chairman of the Finance Committee, secretary, chairman of the Research and Medical Programs Committee and as board chair from 1994 to 1998. From 1997 to 2002 he served on the Board of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, London, England. A memorial service will be scheduled for the spring.

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MY VIEW

RIVER MUSE

By Wyatt Fraas

By Cass Collins

Put family farmers back into farm to school

arm to school programs appeared in the ‘90s with a three-way focus: fresh, local foods in schools; agriculture and nutrition education in classrooms; and purchases that support local family farms. Years since have seen these programs grow to include 40,000 schools and 23 million students. However, the focus has slipped from “local family farms” to “local food.” Schools and program administrators alike don’t know the difference between nearby corporate, industrial farms and smaller, family farms that derive their income from the management and daily labor on their own land. It’s far easier for schools and administrators to define “local” than it is to define “family farm.” Family farmers, schools, and rural communities are losing out. Family farmers lose out on income from sales when schools don’t make the distinction between food grown by a farm family and food grown by a corporation. Schools lose out when they don’t choose a farmer

who can demonstrate how crops and livestock are raised. And communities lose when food dollars go to a corporation headquartered elsewhere instead of to a local family business that buys its supplies right there in the community, where the money can recirculate. In fact, family farms generate among the highest economic multipliers of all industries, which should make them the darling of economic development directors. Hazy farm to school program goals are a part of the problem. Goals should define a preferred local food supplier, to ensure “local family farms” are truly supported. [Wyatt Fraas writes for the Center for Rural Affairs. Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues. Contactwyattf@cfra.org.]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Saluting Cindy Kurpil Gieger

Yes, Virginia

On the evening of Friday, December 5, her many friends and supporters will be gathering at the Old North Branch Inn to honor Sullivan County Legislator Cindy Gieger, thanking her for the huge contribution that she’s making to good government in Sullivan County. Her tireless efforts to reform the county’s social services are saving county taxpayers millions of dollars, ensuring that scarce aid resources find their way to the truly needy, and bringing to justice those who are trying to cheat the system, robbing from the public purse. The personal courage, integrity and plain old common sense that she brings to her work and to her life mark Cindy as a model citizen and public servant. Those wishing to honor Cindy are welcome to attend the December 5 event at the North Branch Inn, beginning at 5 p.m. It’s a potluck dinner, so bring a dish to pass. Ken Hilton Jeffersonville, NY

Yes, Virginia, there are still caring people! Amidst the negativity and selfishness reflected in the news every day, there still are folks who simply wish to make their neighbors’ day a bit brighter and cheerier. On Sara Lane in Glen Spey, a few of those folks came together and organized a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet for any and all who needed or wanted a complimentary meal with all of the trimmings in the beautifully decorated environment at the town hall. It was especially timely, given that so many people were without power from the snowstorm. The spirit of coming together and sharing these folks displayed must have been the basis for that first Thanksgiving feast. For you we are thankful. God bless you all abundantly! Sending on behalf of all who partook. Rory and Susan Wade Highland Lake, NY

Photo by Peter Kolesar

Snow came early this year to the Upper Delaware River, seen here at Cochecton.

To be, or not to be

y son is looking for his life. At 27, he is already an experienced filmmaker, director, writer, cinematographer, editor. As a freelancer his income is sporadic and meager. It is increased only slightly by a teaching job at a film school. His father slips him $20s. We pay his rent and his overdue utility bills. When his shoes need repair, I take him to the cobbler and pre-pay the bill. He knows this worries me. Our funds are not without end. We get older. He has never had a real job—the kind I had from age 14 on. My high school summers were often spent wearing high heels and stockings while traipsing to mid-town to work as a receptionist. Later, I worked the switchboard (remember switchboards?) at a publishing company, was a payroll clerk in a nursing home, a bartender and a retail clerk, all before I was 26. I didn’t particularly like any of these jobs. First, I liked making money, then I had to. I didn’t feel fulfilled. I didn’t even know what that meant. I had wanted to be an actor. All I knew about acting as a profession was that if you were exceptional and lucky you could be famous. If you weren’t famous, you might be poor like my father and have to move to Wilkes-Barre, PA and scrounge for food. (There were extenuating circumstances but I didn’t know that then. It was a child’s view. Words seep in and become a world-view.) Anyway, I didn’t want to be famous—I wanted to act. Eventually I went to a college that would teach me how to be an actor. I already had some experience in community theater in Greenwich Village. (My inner-city high school didn’t put on plays. They didn’t dare gather too many of us together at one time.) What I learned at college was valuable, but it enforced the idea that if you were exceptional and lucky, you could be famous. Nobody taught us the business of being an actor. They taught us the craft and the repertoire, not how to survive and thrive. My son acted a bit in high school. He was always easy to look at and he could sing—a theatre teacher’s dream. Seeing him as El Gallo in “The Fantastiks,” we saw a part of him he didn’t display outside the family home. There we had been privy to his dead-on impressions of Christopher Walken and Sean Connery, and enthralled by his ability to embody the movements of a Tyrannasaurus rex. But he was not a social performer. His public demeanor was always self-effacing, low-volume, not centerstage like his sister. People change. People grow. He was recently cast in a new play at a theatre next-door to LaMama in the East Village. He didn’t seek to be cast as much as fall into the role when a director he knows saw his impression of Jeff Goldblum and decided he should play Mercutio in a modern play about Romeo and Juliet in the afterlife. Go figure. He says now that he realizes he likes every aspect of performing. It’s something I learned only a few years ago. There are things you are good at, things you can earn money doing and then there are things you do well and you love doing. You will endure any discomfort to do it. What do I tell him, knowing what I know? I don’t tell him to be cautious of ending up in Wilkes-Barre like his grandfather. I tell him to get some training and a headshot, put his resume on backstage.com and go to every audition he can, if only for the experience of auditioning. After all, we’re not broke yet.

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DEATH NOTICES Peter W. Cagnacci Peter W. Cagnacci of Beach Lake, PA and formerly of Woodloch Springs and Hawley, PA and Lyndhurst, NJ died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. He was 87. A memorial mass will be held Thursday, December 11 at 10 a.m. at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley by Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor. Cremation will be at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel and inurnment will be in B.V.M. Queen of Peace Cemetery in Hawley. Memorials can be made to Pathfinder Village Foundation, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston, NY 13335 in memory of Peter Cagnacci.

Michael A. “Buzz” Ferber Michael A. “Buzz” Ferber of Callicoon, NY a former equipment operator for Earl Kinney Excavating in Hortonville, NY, died Friday November 28, 2014 at home. He was 51. A celebration of Mike’s life was held on Tuesday, December 2 at StewartMurphy Funeral Home, Callicoon, NY. Donations can be made to the Callicoon Fire Department, Box 806, Callicoon, NY 12723 or the Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps, Box 238, Hankins, NY 12741.

Brian C. O’Neill Brian C. O’Neill of Honesdale, PA died on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was 77. As per his request, cremation services are being arranged by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. Interment will be in the spring in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery, Hilltop, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Wayne Memorial Hospice, 601 Park St. Honesdale, PA 18431.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS New Hope appoints new director

Co-op holds 100th meeting

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community has announced the appointment of Karen Russell as its new assistant executive director. The appointment comes as Russell is about to reach her 20-year anniversary with the agency, during which time she has expertly balanced adherence to policy with person-centered compassion to help New Hope develop and maintain its standing and reputation with the state, public and its families as an agency of integrity. “The depth and breadth of Karen’s knowledge about our people, our culture, our past and present, and the demands of the field, have long made her a wonderful asset to our agency,” said New Hope’s Executive Director, A. James Forbes, Jr. “I am honored to take on this role with New Hope Community, and excited by the opportunities we have ahead of us,” said Russell. New Hope Community is a private, notfor-profit agency that provides support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Visit www.newhopecommunity.org.

LIBERTY, NY— The public is invited to attend the 100th annual meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) on Thursday, December 11. The free event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Light refreshments will be available. Scott J. Peters, professor at Cornell University and Syracuse University, and faculty co-director at Imagining America (IA): Artists and Scholars in Public Life, will be the keynote speaker for the evening. To mark the centennial of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, the federal legislation that institutionalized the land-grant system’s extension work by establishing the national

Pot luck to celebrate Gieger NORTH BRANCH, NY — Cindy Gieger, now the county legislator for all of Delaware, Fremont, Callicoon, and part of Liberty in Sullivan County, is being honored this Friday evening, December 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Old North Branch Inn (869 N Branch Hortonville Rd.) Gieger’s constituents and residents of Sullivan County will get together to honor Cindy for her many accomplishments and to

Mushroom club seeks volunteers REGION — The Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society (DHMS) is looking for volunteers to help expand its online presence. The club focuses particularly in the edible and medicinal species that grow wild or can be cultivated in our area, and is a member club of the Northeast Mycological Federation. The club already offers regular walks during the mushroom season, has offered mushroom cultivation workshops in the springtime, and this winter it aims to enhance its website (www.dhmushrooms. org), Facebook page (look up Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society), graphics for logo and promotional material and program schedule. If you are interested in volunteering with this community-based organization, email delhlmushroomsoc@ yahoo.com or call Nathaniel Whitmore, club president and regular mushroom walk leader, at 845/418-6257.

Creamworks Creamery honored as ‘Innovator of the year’ WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Chuck and Amy Theobald of Creamworks Creamery, located at Riverside Farm in Creamton, were named Innovators of the Year by the Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) at its annual awards luncheon recently. The four-year-old creamery, operated by the Theobalds and their children, is a multigenerational dairy farm. Realizing that they could not sustain their farming operation on the sale of milk alone, they set out to diversify their business model. After more than a year of research—visiting other creameries, learning about government requirements, designing a plan for the bottling facility’s layout to meet required regulations,

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let her know how much they appreciate her leadership and service to her community. This will be a potluck dinner and a cash bar, so bring a dish to share. The event is sponsored by the Town of Callicoon Democratic Club and Committee, The Town of Delaware Democratic Committee, The Town of Fremont Democratic Committee, and The Town of Liberty Democratic Committee.

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Cooperative Extension System, IA has launched a new initiative called “Extension Reconsidered.” Peters will discuss that initiative, which aims to reconsider views of what extension is and what it’s for, and to envision what it could and should be in the 21st century. Peters is also writing a book on the subject. The CCESC board and staff will also honor a few outstanding volunteers and youth for their accomplishments. Voting for CCESC board of directors and program advisory committee vacancies and expired terms will also be on the agenda. A list of the candidates can be found at www.sullivancce.org. Call 845/292-6180 or email nas96@cornell. edu.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Eileen Hennessy

DID YOU KNOW?

BUSINESS BRIEFS

By Grace Johansen

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nce again, just got off the phone with Father Bill. He said to say hi to everyone. Father Bill says he has no control over when he can get out; it is up to all the doctors and the insurance company. He sounds great and he was telling me that he can do 20 minutes on the rowing machine. You go, Father Bill! Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. We left on Tuesday to beat the snow. We went down to Queens and only got rain, and had a nice time with both our families. This is the first Black Friday I did not go shopping and get my shopping done all in one day. I told the family they are all getting gift certificates this year. Please continue to keep my husband in your prayers. Tommy does not have two tumors; he has one huge one. It starts at his sinus cavity and ends at his tonsil, over four inches. They took two more biopsies, and are waiting for the results. On Saturday, December 6, the Santa Express will be stopping at the Narrowsburg School about 8:15 p.m. It’s a must see—the little kid in you will come out. Also on Saturday, December 6, the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church will host an Advent musical program at 2 p.m. The Transformation Choir, under the leadership of Jane Orcutt of Hortonville, will present “Sing with the Angels.” Refreshments will be served after the program. Donations received will be given to our local food bank. On Friday, December 13 at 4 p.m., the Lake Huntington Red Hatters Christmas party will be hosted by Angelina’s on the Hill. Call Queen Mom if you would like to attend at 845/932-5077. The cost is $20 and includes all. Please being a grab bag gift worth $5. On Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m., The Narrowsburg Inn will host the annual “Open your heart to local children toy drive.” A light buffet will be donated by the inn, and there will be desserts from the ladies at Catskill Hudson Bank. Please bring a new unwrapped toy and join us for a night of fun. St. Francis Outreach president Barbara Drollinger and her committee will be selling raffle tickets to help fund the outreach program for the holidays. The tickets cost $5 each and the prizes are amazing. First prize is a Villa Roma Resort dinner for two and golf foursome, which includes greens fees and cart. Other prizes include a dinner and a show at Wood Loch Pines, $100 gift certificate to Gerard’s, $50 gift certificate to The Heron and a $10 gift certificate from The Whistle Stop. The drawing will be after Mass on Sunday, December 21. If you would like a ticket or two, give Barbara a call at 845/252-3224. Have a great week and e-mail leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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In June, PPL Utilities provided the seed money for a tourism and business promotional campaign creating “Wayne County… Naturally” as a marketing brand for Wayne County, PA. Michael G. Stanton of Bold Gold Media, left; Mary Beth Wood, executive director of Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO); Paul Canevari, PPL regional manager; and Linda Murphy of Bold Gold Media were on hand to record the moment.

Wayne County develops its brand: ‘Wayne County… Naturally’ WAYNE COUNTY, PA — “Wayne County… Naturally,” a new marketing brand launched in 2014, has been promoting the community and business assets of Pennsylvania’s most northeast county as a great place to explore, create and recreate. Starting the marketing campaign was a collaborative effort coordinated by Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO), making it the first time that tourism and business development groups in the county have marketed together. Seed money came from PPL Utilities through a Blue Ribbon Marketing Grant, which in turn leveraged county tourism funds to produce the promotional campaign that saw radio spots run more than 1,200 times between June and October and numerous billboards placed in strategic locations. Honesdale-based Bold Gold Media also made a significant in-kind contribution by producing the radio spots and airing them on four of its radio stations. “We are so appreciative of PPL, Bold Gold Media, Wayne County Tourism, and our local business and media partners for helping launch the ‘Wayne County... Naturally’ brand,” said WEDCO Executive Director Mary Beth Wood. “Our marketing message is much more powerful when we do it collaboratively.” Voices on the radio spots included Jill Carletti of Harmony Presents, Steve Clark of Aqua Pennsylvania, Dan Corrigan of Sawmill Cycles, Joe Harcum of The Duck Harbor Company, Maggie Lockwood Lehrian of Roots Yoga, Joelee Motichka of Rent E-vent and local entrepreneur Derek Williams.

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[Grace Johansen had technical difficulties getting us this week’s “Did You Know.” We fill in for her with a photo and information from a column titled “Grace Johansen’s homespun holidays,” about Johansen’s childhood Christmases, written by Sandy Long for the December 7, 2006 River Reporter.] his photo shows the Behling family gathered for the holidays during Grace’s childhood. Seated at the organ is Grace’s mother, Ruth Behling. Behind her is Grace’s grandmother, Emma Marold. Back row, left to right, are family members Ruth, Cathy, Bob, Grace, Alma, Betsy and Grace’s father, J. Frank Behling. Much of Grace’s childhood took place during the Great Depression. She recalls that once, meeting the challenge of a particularly strained year, her mother drew upon her resourcefulness by gathering up her daughters’ dolls, scrubbing them clean, washing and starching their clothing and reapplying makeup to their faces. She lined the “new” dolls along a shelf and when the four girls entered the room, they found a glowing Christmas tree surrounded by shiny dolls. “It was one Christmas we never forgot,” said Johansen. “It was a lovely memory.”

Headed for nationals WAKE FOREST, NC — Eleven-year-old Nikolett Albrechtovics of Washingtonville, NY, coached by Tim Covington of Shohola, PA, has won the 2015 Eastern Juvenile Championships, qualifying her for the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro, NC on January 17, 2015. She is seen here at center. A resident of Washingtonville, NY, Nikolett trains six days a week with coach Covington. She begin skating four-and-a-half years ago and has quickly risen to the top of her division. She recently obtained the difficult double axel jump and Contributed photo currently has two in her program.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

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Shown during the presentation of early church records to the Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS) are Eliece Olver Rybak, historian, First Baptist Church of Damascus, left; Karlyn Leslie Shedlowski, volunteer genealogist from the Wayne Chapter of the DAR; Kay Stephenson, WCHS research librarian; and Carol Henry Dunn, WCHS executive director. Shedlowski and Rybak stood at a copier for hours, handling the fragile documents, making copies to create the books.

Rare church records donated to WCHS WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Records of Wayne County’s earliest settlers from the First Baptist Church of Damscus have been donated to the Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS). Damascus Township is one of the first townships to be founded in Wayne County. By 1822, 44 individuals formed a congregation known as “First Baptist Church.” In recognition that these records contain first-hand history of Wayne County’s earliest settlers, their worship, and their lives, as well as rare genealogical information, the church provided funds to copy and preserve them. Copies of the records have been donated to the Wayne County Historical Society to be placed in its research library, and those of three other local historical societies: Damascus Historical Society, Equinunk Historical Society and Tusten Area Historical Society. The First Baptist Church of Damascus’ sanctuary building was built in 1832 and the congregation still thrives after nearly 200 years of continuous worship and history. This congregation also created three other churches: two churches in New York State, the Ten Mile River Church in 1840, and Callicoon Church in 1847; and one other church in Pennsylvania, The Second Baptist Church in Calkins in 1851, now the present day Calkins Baptist Church. The Damascus congregation also founded the Damascus Christian Academy in 1977 and expanded the building structure for the Academy in 1990. Call 570/253-3240, email wchspa@ptd.net or visit www. waynehistorypa.org.

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The lectures of William James

LIBERTY, NY — A unique opportunity to hand craft table arrangements will be offered on Tuesday, December 9 by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., participants will receive instruction on designing their own table arrangements at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Instruction will be offered in English and Spanish and partial scholarships are available to those who inquire. Each participant will bring Contributed photo home a finished product to impress their guests at home and the office or to give as a creative gift. The cost is $30 per person and includes all materials. Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged. Call 845/292-6180 or email smd243@cornell.edu.

BEACH LAKE, PA — John Dzwonar will summarize the lectures and highlight major points and themes in William James’ “The Varieties of Religious Experience” on Sunday, December 7 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center, at a meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The lectures were delivered in Edinburgh in 1902 by James, a philosopher and psychologist from the pragmatist tradition, sometimes referred to as the father of American psychology. John Dzwonar, a psychotherapist with a background in Gestalt and trauma, works in New York City. Much of William James’s work is simpatico with Gestalt therapy and Gestalt psychology. Following the program, the fellowship invites you to stay for conversation and refreshments. For directions, visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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our centuries ago, the Elizabethan writer Thomas Dekker accurately called sleep “the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” Regular sleep is essential to physical and mental health. Insufficient rest can contribute to obesity, depression, anxiety, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and a host of psychiatric and medical ailments. Breathing problems can also contribute to poor sleep—whether insomnia or sleep apnea. Other consequences can be inattentiveness, irritability and communication problems. And each of these conditions, in turn, may contribute to insomnia, creating a vicious cycle. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep; awakening often through the night, or too early; and not feeling well-rested after a night’s sleep. Insomnia is a common symptom in people suffering from depression and anxiety. A good night’s sleep is generally considered to be about six to nine hours of uninterrupted rest,

and feeling refreshed upon awakening. The amount of sleep a person needs may change over the years. The body’s natural clock is called the “circadian rhythm,” a term coined by Franz Halberg in 1959 from Latin words circa, meaning “around” and diem (meaning “day). The natural rhythm is a roughly 24hour cycle telling our bodies when to sleep and regulating other physiological processes. Our internal clock is affected by environmental cues like sunlight and temperature, as well as internal factors like drugs, alcohol, worrying and distractions. An easy trap to fall into is to become overly reliant on sleep medication, which can lead to drug tolerance and dependence until the body starts to have difficulty falling asleep without the drug. Anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines) are notorious for this. Prescription Continued on page 12

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drugs like Xanax or Klonapin should be reserved for their intended purpose (anxiety disorder, generally not insomnia) and used with caution. Medically approved sleep medications, when used, should only be taken for brief periods. If you have trouble for 20 or 30 minutes, get up and go to a different room to engage in a quiet activity. Avoid turning on lights, sitting in front of a TV or computer, or otherwise stimulating your brain. Avoid worrying. Negative thoughts like “I’ll never get to sleep” or worrying about getting through the day tomorrow will make you more tense and awake. As Dale Carnegie advised, “If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep.” A sleep diary can help document trends to review with a healthcare provider. See the one offered by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at yoursleep.aasmnet.org/pdf/sleepdiary.pdf. Bottom line is, there are as many solutions for insomnia as there are causes. A good night’s rest is no luxury. It is as necessary to mental and physical health as exercise and nutrition.

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• Major surgery. • The birth of a child. Insomnia is common after giving birth, as new parents adjust to an infant’s sleep and feeding patterns. • Hypothyroidism • Hormonal changes occurring with menstruation. • Alcohol, stimulants and marijuana. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and interrupts sleep cycles. So do stimulants like caffeine or nicotine. Insomnia often occurs in those who are new in recovery from addiction or alcoholism, even up to a year. Marijuana is linked to an increased likelihood of sleeping problems, according to a study at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and presented at the SLEEP 2014 meeting. Instead, try a strong cup of chamomile or other soothing tea before bed with two or three tea bags.

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NEW ARRIVALS Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: 11/7/2104 — Jordyn Elizabeth LaBelle was born to Jessica LaBelle and John Andrew LaBelle Sr. of White Mills, PA. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth and Dennis Carney of Lake Ariel, PA. Paternal grandparents are John and Jodi LaBelle of Greeley, PA. 11/15/2014 — Jack Elliot Gallager was born to Melissa and Robert Gallager of Beach Lake, PA. Maternal grandparents are Diane Vitale of Lafayette, NJ and Eugene Clyne of Franklin, NJ. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Marian Gallager of Summerville, SC.

ORT JERVIS, NY — After an eightmonth long renovation and office expansion, Aesthetic Family Dentistry will host an open house to celebrate the grand reopening of its new building on Friday, December 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 155 E. Main St. Light refreshments and cocktails will be provided. The practice will also officially announce new programs and services during the open house, such as an in-house dental savings plan, and dental cleaning services to non-patients, available without an exam or x-rays. Visit www.AestheticFamilySmiles.com or call 845/610-6732.

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry.

Our towns make merry for the holidays By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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EGION — Just as each town in the Upper Delaware River Valley is special in its own way, each town’s holiday celebrations are too. The holidays unite the local community and bring a cheery atmosphere at this time of year. From a Victorian theme to a visit from Santa, from a holiday shopping mart to live music, these community holiday celebrations will bring joy to everyone. Here are a few of the upcoming celebrations.

Holiday Happenings in Narrowsburg NARROWSBURG, NY — Though the tree lighting has already taken place (see photo), there will be many more holiday celebrations happening in Narrowsburg on various dates. On Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m., there will be a felted ornament class at The Big Eddy Toy Co. with art teacher Linda Cross, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cheryl Korb’s Home for the Holidays ongoing art sale is at the River Gallery Home. On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Indie Mart will be in the DVAA Recital Hall as well as The DVAA Art in Sixes Holiday Sale, at 1 p.m. is a class and a movie at The Big Eddy Toy Co., from 1 to 3 p.m. Narrowsburg Fine Wine and Spirits celebrate their second year anniversary, from 3 to 6 p.m. is a book signing of “The New American Herbal” by Stephen Orr at Heirloom Acres, from 6 to 9 p.m. is the holiday reception at the new Nest Inn at 240 Bridge St.; at 7 p.m. is “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a holiday opera at the Tusten Theatre. On Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. are the Indie Mart in the DVAA Recital Hall and the DVAA Art in Sixes Holiday Sale, from 12 noon

Santa Express Photo by Isaac Green Diebboll

TRR photo by Eileen Hennessy

Carolers sing in front of the big Christmas tree on the Main Street deck in Narrowsburg, NY. to 3 p.m. are complimentary manicures at Nest. On Saturday, December 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the Indie Mart in the DVAA Recital Hall and The DVAA Art in Sixes Holiday Sale; at 1 p.m. is a class and a movie at The Big Eddy Toy Co. From 2 to 4 p.m. is a carriage ride around the hamlet. On Sunday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are the Indie Mart in the DVAA Recital Hall and the DVAA Art in Sixes Holiday Sale, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. are complimentary manicures at Nest.

Santa and Mrs. Claus host workshops in Eldred ELDRED, NY — Ten children per session will have the chance to help Santa in his temporary workshop in Eldred on five different dates in December. There will be storytelling, Christmas caroling, tree decorating, and each child will have the chance to build a wooden toy with Santa. Each workshop session lasts a little more than an hour. To reserve a workshop session for a child, call 845/5573321.

A donation of $12 per child is requested. Santa’s workshops are scheduled (two per date) for Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Friday, December 12 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, December 17 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 20 at 5:30 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday December 21 at 3:30 and 5 p.m. You can follow Santa’s preparations at www.facebook.com/ santaworkshophome.

TRR photo by Isabel Braverman

Pictured is last year’s Santa Express in Narrowsburg, NY. Santa Express will come to many towns this year. VARIOUS TOWNS — Straight from the North Pole, Santa Express will roll into towns in Sullivan County and one in Pike County, PA. Although Santa has already stopped in a few towns, more visits are coming up. Santa Express will make the following scheduled stops: on Saturday, December 6, Eldred at the Corner Piazza, 5 p.m.; Glen Spey at Circle Park, 6 p.m.; Barryville at the Four Corners, 6:45 p.m.; Yulan at Konrads Kitchen, 7:30 p.m.; and Narrowsburg at 7 Erie Ave, 8:15 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 7, Milford, PA at 300 W. Hartford St., 5 p.m.; on Saturday, December 13, Kauneonga Lake at Bethel Veterans Park on Horseshoe Lake Rd., 5:30 pm.; and Liberty on Main Street, 7 p.m.; on Sunday, December 14, Monticello at the Sullivan County Courthouse on Broadway, 5 p.m. and at Brian Ingber Park in South Fallsburg at 6:30 p.m. Check out Santa’s trip online at www. facebook.com/santaexpress, or call 845/557-3321 or email santaexpress@hvc. rr.com.

Catskill Dance Company will perform a Victorianthemed dance at the NSS Weigh Station during Dickens on the Delaware. The all-day event will be held in Callicoon, NY on Saturday, December 13 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. CALLICOON, NY — The inaugural holiday event Dickens on the Delaware will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Retailers, galleries and restaurants will highlight their holiday goods and dazzle town visitors with their holiday spirit. Shopkeepers will be dressed in Victorian garb, with stores, restaurants and the surrounding environs decorated to create the days of yore. The town of Callicoon will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with Christmas trees and wreaths. Strolling carolers, along with stations set up throughout the town, will encourage visitors to explore all streets and byways. A photo studio, featuring a Victorian parlor, will provide opportunities for holiday portraits by a professional photographer. Visitors can also keep warm at the Hot Chocolate Station, as they enjoy live opera. Local crafters will feature their works by the roaring fire in the Victorian Western Hotel. Callicoon retailers will all stay open until 7 p.m. to highlight the beauty of the historic town in the evening, where town visitors will be able to warm their hands by outdoor fire stations. Wine, eggnog and hot chocolate will help put the visitors into the holiday spirit of gift giving. Venues will include a gift wrapping station, mulled wine and potato pancake station and music throughout town. “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be projected on the coal silos. Continued on page 17

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The Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Clubs is proud to support “The Giving Tree,” a project to put clothing and gifts in the hands of children in need across Orange & Sullivan Counties this holiday season. From November 21 through December 15, donors can sign up at any of our Giving Tree locations, take an ornament and return a gift for the child listed on their ornament. From December 15-19th, the Club staff and volunteers will collect, wrap the gifts and distribute the gifts to Club kids and other children in need in our Counties.

Confirmed Giving Tree Locations: Town of Mamakating Town Hall with Hon. Town Clerk Jean McCarthy Dougherty Town of Wallkill Town Hall with Hon. Town Clerk Louisa Ingrassia Town of Mount Hope Town Hall with Hon. Town Clerk Kathleen A. Meyers Town of Neversink Town Hall with Hon. Town Clerk Lisa Garigliano Liberty Fitness Center with Cindy Fracasse The River Reporter with Eileen Laffin Hennessy Angelina’s on the hill Revere Smelting & Refining In Middletown,Ny Panarelli Realty with Jeanine Panarelli Edible Arrangements in Newburgh with Judy Annunziata

Dana Distributors with Patrick English Frank Lackee, DDS in Middletown, NY The Misner Agency, Inc. in Livingston Manor, Woodbourne, Westtown and Bloomingburg Russell’s Garage in Loch Sheldrake, NY with Amanda LaMantia Pucci Financial of Raymond James, Goshen, NY The Roscoe Diner with CheriAnn Haas Niforatos Cooper Arias, LLP with Susan Kraycer Spiro’s Countryside Restaurant with Darlene Mantzouratos Dutch’s with Edward Gallet

With any questions about “The Giving Tree” or our local Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange & Sullivan Counties, please visit us at www.bgcorange.org or call us at 845-342-8833!

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Pictured is a horse and buggy at last year’s Hawley Winterfest in Hawley, PA. This year’s event will also include horse-drawn carriage rides and takes place on December 12 to 14. HAWLEY, PA — Hawley presents its annual pre-holiday winter celebration each December with twinkling lights by night and merry crowds, non-stop activities, and snowflakes by day. This year’s Winterfest Weekend is set for December 12 through the 14, with 2014 marking the 16th anniversary of the beloved event. Originally established in 1999 to celebrate Hawley’s Victorian roots and the passing from the 19th through the 20th and into the 21st century, Hawley Winterfest has become one of the bestknown holiday traditions in the region. Venture to this lovely small town nestled in the lake region of the Pocono Mountains and you will find a jolly dose of activities to delight waiting for you at every turn. From delicious holiday fare to the sounds of the season filling the air, a children’s show at the community theatre, artists and authors mingling with residents and visitors alike, ice carving, gingerbread decorating, a spin in a horse-drawn carriage, homes boasting decked halls on the holiday house tours, and more. For more information and a schedule of events visit www.hawleywinterfest.com.

LIBERTY, NY — The Town of Liberty will host its fourth annual Town of Liberty Holiday Parade in conjunction with the town’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. Join in the fun to celebrate the holiday spirit by entering a float, decorate a vehicle, or march with your group/organization. The parade will be held on Friday, December 5, at 6 p.m. Line-up will begin at 5 p.m. at the municipal parking lots behind the Elks Lodge. The parade will go along Main Street and end at the Liberty Main Street Stage. Following the parade, the annual tree lighting will take place at the town hall. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, to register a float or organization, call 845/292-7690 or email p.r.dept@ townofliberty.org.

Holiday festival in Rock Hill

ROCK HILL, NY — The Rock Hill Business & Community Association will hold its annual holiday festival on December 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Dutch’s Tavern This year there will be a holiday market, free pony rides, refreshments, Santa arriving on a fire truck, photos with Santa, Christmas and Hanukkah songs and the annual Christmas tree lighting. There will also be a Christmas house decorating contest. The winner will receive a gift certificate to Dutch’s Tavern. Decorations apply only to front yards and house exteriors. To enter, contact Devin by emailing dblagbro@gmail.com or by calling 845/867-2323 and providing him with your contact information and address for the house to be entered in the contest. The judging will take place Saturday, December 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on the Holiday Festival email rhbca12775@gmail.com.

… and a few that have already taken place Honesdale for the Holidays HONESDALE, PA — On Small Business Saturday, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Hannah Marin of Honesdale), left, Santa Claus (Bill McAllister of Honesdale) and Frosty the Snowman (Corinne Casazza of Honesdale) strolled along the sidewalks to help ring in the holiday season as the borough celebrated its annual Honesdale for the Holidays weekend. The annual event, which includes local and regional vendors, live music and more is organized by the Greater Honesdale Partnership. Photo by Jane Bollinger

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JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The 20th annual James Dworetsky Holiday Parade held in Jeffersonville on November 28 was bigger and brighter this year than ever before. Although it was a chilly night, the community came out to see the many floats, fire trucks, ambulances and Santa parade down Main Street. For more about the parade, see Jonathan Fox’s column on page 21.

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Simple Gifts: A Holiday Sampler MILFORD, PA — In the final lap of its “Common Thread: 25K Miles of Music” series, the WindSync quintet will present its interpretation of holiday classics on Saturday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Milford Theatre. WindSync has been praised for its energetic performances and charismatic stage presence. For this concert, the self-styled “rebel woodwind quintet” will play Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” and other holiday tunes plus less obvious choices by Copland, Prokofiev and Respighi. “WindSync has carved a niche… as specialists in interactive concerts,” said bassoonist Tracy Jacobson. “We incorporate bits of choreography, poetry, theater and singing into our performances, [and] we pretty much operate under the principle of playing only music we absolutely love.” A rising star since its New York City debut in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, WindSync has been hailed by the Houston Chronicle as “revolutionary chamber musicians,” playing at venues from Shanghai to Chautauqua. Tickets cost $20 at the box office or $15 when purchased in advance on the Kindred Spirits Arts Programs website, kindredspiritsarts.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Books and Prints at Pear Alley, 220 Broad St. Children under 15 are admitted free.

Celebrate the season and shop local at Bethel Woods BETHEL, NY — The annual Holiday Market returns to Bethel Woods on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The free event will include a wide selection of holiday gift options created by regional artists, crafters and specialty food vendors, as well as music from local performers, children’s activities, and a drop box benefiting the Toys for Tots Foundation. On Saturday, December 6 there will be a showing of “The Polar Express” as part of the first-ever holiday film series in The Museum theatre at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. Children are invited to come early for pictures with Santa beginning at 1 p.m. and a reading of “The Polar Express” at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.bethelwoodscenter. org.

MILFORD, PA — Grey Towers National Historic Site will offer guided holiday tours of all three floors of the decorated mansion from Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 20, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Contributed photo The 1886 mansion, formerly the home of Gov. Gifford Pinchot, founder and first chief of the U.S. Forest Service, will once again be decorated by members of the Milford Garden Club. Each floor is decorated with a different theme or era. These special holiday tours bring visitors to all three floors of the mansion; the upper floors usually are not open to the public for tours. In addition to the guided tours, there will be a holiday art exhibit and sale, plein air paintings by artists of Come Paint With Me, all creatively depicting Grey Towers and the landscape. On Saturday, December 13, at 2 p.m., members of the Dingman Delaware Elementary School Chorus will sing holiday favorites in the Grey Towers Visitor Pavilion. The Grey Towers Interpretive Gift Shop is open from December 8 to 20 offering a 20% discount. Regular tour fees ($8 adults; $7 seniors; $5 youth; under 12 free) apply. For more information or in case of inclement weather, call 570/296-9630.

Poetry at the library and on the dial NARROWSBURG, NY — The TustenCochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg will host the Upper Delaware Writers Collective (UDWC) on Friday, December 5 for a poetry reading on the theme: “Snuggle up to Winter.” An open mic will precede the reading. Doors open at 7 p.m.; open mic will begin at 7:30, followed by the UDWC presentation. Later in the weekend, members of the UDWC will appear on WJFF’s “Wild Card” public radio program on Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. Facilitated by Marcia Nehemiah, poets Will Conway, Sheila Dugan, Mary Greene, Pat Kett and Vera B. Williams will discuss the theme of aging and writing and share their original work. Tune in to 90.5 FM or stream the show online at wjffradio. org to enjoy this lively discussion. The Upper Delaware Writers Collective is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the literary arts in the Upper Delaware region. Activities include workshops, readings and chapbook publications. Call 845/252-7506.

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Time and the Valleys Museum’s Shop will be open for the holiday season sale on Saturday, December 6 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. There will be sales throughout the store. The Museum Shop has a wide variety of books on local history, geology, environment, folklore and Native Americans, handmade gift items made by local artisans, historical toys, stationery and candy. All purchases support the museum and its many educational activities. The museum will wrap and ship your purchase with a holiday card, directly to a gift recipient. The featured item this year is Town of Neversink historian Carol Smythe’s new book “Around Neversink: From the Rondout Reservoir to the Neversink Reservoir.” The shop was created to encourage and further interest in Catskill and Sullivan County history and the environment, and to help support the museum’s many programs and projects to interpret and preserve local history. It is open other days by appointment, and much of the merchandise is available on the new website www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. Call 845/985-7700 for more information or to place an order.

MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello High School music department will hold its annual winter concert at the Arnold Hughs Auditorium (high school) on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm. The concert band, string orchestra and choral programs will perform selections from their repertoire. In addition, the string orchestra will perform a Gyil concerto with the world-famous musician and professor of music from SUNY Fredonia, Bernard Woma. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit www. monticelloschools.net/music

Music at the government center MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello High School Chamber Ensemble will perform selections from its recital repertoire as well as some additional holiday selections at the Sullivan County Govwernment Center on Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon. On Wednesday, December 17 at 12 noon, one of the Monticello High School Resident String Quartets will perform classical and traditional holiday repertoire at the government center. The public is welcome to the free performances. Continued on page 22

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Since the Jewish calendar follows the lunar cycle, this is not always the case, but as I extinguish the last of the flickering flames that represent the â&#x20AC;&#x153;miracleâ&#x20AC;? that occurred in Jerusalem back in the day, (www. chabad.org) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to turn my attention to the trees, While putting finishing touches on the outside of The Red Door in wreaths, services and observances that feature that othJeffersonville, NY, Carol Sala reminded me of why we celebrate the er holidayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Christmas. James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested in all religions, and love learning about the history of biblical stories and how traditions originate. couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree moreâ&#x20AC;? Sharon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 20 years alSo now that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m back online, I can renew my quest to learn ready, so many of the younger folks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the origin even more about the story of Christmas (www.answersof the parade and why we honor James.â&#x20AC;? Dworetsky, who ingenesis.org). Meanwhile, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m reveling served as the Youngsville, NY fire chief, died on in the celebrations, parties and general November 25, 1995, after being exhoopla that have already begun, starting posed to a deadly virus while in the with my trip to Jeffersonville, NY and the line of duty. Honored in the National 20th annual James Dworetsky Holiday Fallen Firefighters Memorial, (www. Parade, which took place last Friday, on Firehero.org) Dworetskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroism the coldest night of the year thus far. Reand dedication lives on in the memocalling that last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade was also rial parade that his fellow firefighters freezing, I left the pup (www.facebook. commemorate each year, honoring his com/DharmaTheWonderDog) at home, legacy, while bringing joy and hope for cut the fingers off a pair of gloves in the future to countless residents and order to take photos and bundled up. Eight-year-old Mad visitors annually. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great reminder ison Arriving early to snap some pics of the about seeing Santa ap Eisma was excited (IMHO) of how much our firefighters pear at the pa rade. kids who were already gathering with give to our communities every day of their families to sip hot chocolate and line Main the year, and an important lesson for us Street in anticipation of the floats, fire trucks festooned to pass on to each new generation, lest we forget how (and with holiday lights, and their first glimpse of Santa, I why) we celebrate certain days. paused to chat with Carol Sala, who was outside her pal That said, there was most definitely a party goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on. Sharonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place (www.facebook.com/TheRedDoorConHundreds lined the streets as the first sirens sounded signmentShoppe) putting the finishing touches on The and the parade, which grows larger and brighter with Red Doorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday dĂŠcor. each passing year, got underway. Firefighters from evWhen asked if she was excited about the parade, Carol ery corner of our world appeared, many festooned with was thoughtful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of courseâ&#x20AC;? she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lights on their uniforms, as they handed out candy to the important to remind folks how this tradition began and little ones, occasionally stopping to bow their heads in who itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in memory of, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you?â&#x20AC;? Nodding in agreehonor of their fallen comrade, but determined to light ment, I stepped inside and chatted with Sharon and a few up the world with happiness and joy in his memory as neighbors who were doing some holiday shopping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, I the trucks blared and the floats passed by. Girl Scouts, local businesses, and even some very chilly cheerleaders marched through town heralding the fat man in his red suit and bag of toys, who eventually makes his way to the firehouse, so that kids can sit on his lap and whisper their wishes in his ear. With so many celebrations still on the horizon, I look forward to learning more about how these traditions began and sharing stories of my own along the way. Do you and your family do something special that has become a tradition over the years? Email me at JonathanFox@riverreporter.com, if you care to share. Who knows? I might visit you with the Wonder Dog and learn something new! To see more photos of the James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade, visit www.facebook.com/theriverreporter and Trucks festooned with holiday lights are a tradition during the annual share the memories with your friends. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season! James Dworetsky Memorial Parade held in Jeffersonville, NY.

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WAA holds holiday open house WURTSBORO, NY — The Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) will host a holiday open house on Saturday, December 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Come enjoy refreshments and view a wide assortment of original works of art made by local area artists, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, prints and note cards. The show runs through December 28, and features the work of WAA member artists: Patti Anderson, Paula Baldinger, Patricia Blanco, Janet Campbell, Peter Davidson, Richard Hirschman, Cynthia Hall, Linda Holmes, Elly Knieriemen, Rick Loggia, Midge Monat, David Munford, Roberta Rosenthal, Mitchell Saler, Lee Scribner, Sandy Spitzer, David Lenthall, and others. The Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery is located at 73 Sullivan St., and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Email info@waagallery.org, or visit www.waagallery.org.

Gift creation classes at the HUB PORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis Free Library’s HUB will present four classes to help you make holiday creations with your own hands and imagination – and have fun doing it. You decide to whom you will give the creation that you take home. Once you learn how to create these easy to make gifts, you may decide to make more and even keep a couple for yourself. Crochet a Headband and Ear Warmer will be on Tuesday, December 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. The headbands and ear warmers make great gifts or stocking stuffers around the holidays. Create Your Own Origami Ornaments will be on Monday, December 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In this session, you will learn how to make 3D Japanese stars to hang on your holiday tree. Bring your favorite colored paper, last year’s wrapping paper, or use the paper we will provide. Make a Sashay Scarf will be on Tuesday, December 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. A Sashay Scarf is not really a scarf, not really a necklace; it is a fun transition piece that you can wear while it’s still warm outside, or you can wrap it tighter and double, triple, quadruple up with multiple color and yarn variations as the temp drops. All you need is yarn and your fingers. Make Your Mixed Greens Holiday Table Arrangement will be on Monday, December 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You will make a special arrangement of evergreens in a basket to take home just in time to grace your holiday table or give as a gift. If you have scissors and wire cutters, bring to the class. All other material will be provided, including all of the mixed greens. Each class is limited to the first 15 to register, and requires pre-registration. Call 845-772-7586, email thehub@portjervislibrary.org, or visit The Hub to register.

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Christmas Tea at church MILFORD, PA — Celebrate Christmas with an authentic Christmas Tea at the Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist, located on the corner of W. Catherine Street, this December 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last seating will be taken at 2:30 pm. There will be a classic English-styled tea, including scones and clotted cream, brie and chutney, cucumber sandwiches and biscotti. Vintage tea sets provide hot tea, coffee, or hot chocolate with fresh cream and sugar, while calming Christmas music creates the magical atmosphere that belongs exclusively to this season. Children can choose from a separate menu, including peanut butter sandwiches and thumbprint cookies, so everyone goes home happy. The Christmas Tea has been an Episcopal tradition for centuries, and has taken place at the Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist for over 51 years. There will also be a craft sale and where customers can find unique holiday gifts for those they love. Tickets for the event cost $10 per person and $5 for children. Call 570/296-8123 or visit www.goodshepherdmilford.org, or like the church on Facebook.

UpFront holds holiday reception PORT JERVIS, NY — UpFront Exhibition Space will hold its holiday artist’s reception on Saturday, December 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is open to the public and there is no admission fee. In celebration, at the reception, UpFront will present live music by Walt Edwards, Contributed photo along with “Playing the Numbers,” complimentary food mixed media by Goron and refreshments. Graff The show will run through December 28. UpFront currently has over 40 artists of all mediums in this exhibit. Among them are Sean Addy, Todd Anderson, Adrienne Butvinik, Tamara D’Antoni, Debbie Gioello, Gordon Graff, Teresa Idelowitz and Wendell M. Upchurch. UpFront Exhibition Space is located at 31 Jersey Ave. Gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Call 845/754-5000, or visit the “UpFront Exhibition Space” on Facebook.

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Meet the authors “Organic: Farmers and Chefs of the Hudson Valley” “Organic: Farmers and Chefs will be joined by a number of of the Hudson Valley,” photofarmers featured in the book. graphs and text by Francesco The signing and opening will be Mastalia (powerHouse Books, from 3 to 6 p.m. The exhibit will available on Amazon.com). The run from Sunday, December 7 to Depuy Canal House in High Falls, Sunday, January 4, 2015, concurNY, will host an exhibition of phorent to Depuy Canal House public tographs from this book, which hours: Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., features commentary and por- Photo by Francesco Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. traits of some of the many people Mastalia and 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 who are part of the Hudson Val- John Gorzynski a.m. to 4 p.m. ley/Catskills local and sustainTo illustrate the insights into sustainable food movement starting on Sunday, ability in the book, Chef Novi of the DuDecember 7. One of the farmers covered puy Canal House will be offering a $35 is Narrowsburg’s John Gorzynski of prix fixe Farm to Fork Dinner. RSVP for Gorzynski’s Ornery Farm. the signing and opening online to depuyThe exhibit will open with a book signcanalhouse.com or leave a message at ing by the author and photographer. He 845/687-7777.

‘The Hollow Ground’ “The Hollow Ground,” by NatLibrary Journal wrote, “Brigid alie Harnett (Thomas Dunne is no ordinary hard-luck heroine; Books; $24.99). Harnett lives her voice rings true, offering a in Hawley, PA, and her novel is matter-of-fact telling that never inspired by the real-life deadly falls into self-pity or melodrama. coal mine fires in now-infamous Set against the 1960s PennsylvaCentralia, PA. It is 1961, and nia coal mine fires, this debut the ground is burning beneath novel is a dark and rewarding 11-year-old Brigid Howley’s feet. read.” The underground mine fires ravYou can not only buy this book; Contributed photo you can meet the author. On Deaging Pennsylvania coal country have forced Brigid and her famcember 13 at Hawley’s Winterfest, ily to seek refuge with her estranged when, Harnett will be at the Hawley Ligrandparents, the formidable Gram and brary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Meet and the Black Lung-stricken Gramp. The Greet session.

‘The Wonder in My Youth’ “That Wonder in My Youth,” “HIStory” album, Michael Jackby Veronica Bassil (Kindle son sang a song called “Childedition at Amazon.com). The hood.” A line in that song, “I’m Catskill Art Society will pressearching for that wonder in my ent local author Veronica Bassil youth,” is a starting point for an for a reading of her new book exploration of what children and “That Wonder in My Youth” childhood meant to him. What is and a talk on self-publishing at wonder and why is it important? the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main What does he mean when he asks, St., Livingston Manor, NY on “Have you seen my childhood”? Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. How can his appreciation of J.M. In addition to the reading, BasContributed photo Barrie’s Peter Pan and the cresil will answer questions, and ation of Neverland Valley Ranch discuss the merits and challenges of selfcontribute to our understanding of his publishing in the e-book format thoughts on children and childhood? In “That Wonder in My Youth,” Bassil, This event is free and open to the pubwho lives in upstate New York, focuses lic, and donations will be accepted at the on the late pop musician Michael Jackson door. in “That Wonder In My Youth.” On the

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Helping Hands Woodloch Pines and 12 Days of Giving HAWLEY, PA — The holiday season is always festive at Woodloch Resort, an award-winning family resort in the Pocono Mountains. To its holiday traditions including yule log hunts and carriage rides, the team at Woodloch Pines has added a new one: The 12 Days of Giving. “The goal of the 12 Days of Giving effort is to celebrate the true spirit of the holiday season with the hopes that others will catch the spirit and choose to participate alongside us or create their own ‘giving’ efforts to spread the spirit,” said John Kiesendahl, owner and CEO of Woodloch Pines. The 12 Woodloch initiatives are: (1) Salvation Army Coffee Drop: The Woodloch social staff will be stationed outside the local Salvation Army location, handing out hot coffee and Woodloch bakery sweets to workers, shoppers and donors; (2) Operation Christmas Child:

Shoeboxes filled with shoes, toys, and school supplies that Woodloch staff have been collecting will be delivered to children around the world; (3) Adopt a Family: Woodloch Pines will provide a very happy holiday for a few local families; (4) Blanket the World: Woodloch Pines staff have set up a blanket drive at select retailers throughout Pike and Wayne counties to collect blankets for shelters in the area; (5) Angel Tree: Staff members can purchase holiday gifts for children in need by choosing an ornament from the tree, located in the staff lunchroom; (6) Show on the Road: The Woodloch crew will perform a strolling Christmas show through a local senior center; (7) Random Tabbing: Woodloch Pines will pick up the tab of unsuspecting diners at The Boat House Restaurant every day for one week. Additionally, a portion of our net revenue from that week will be

donated to the family of Cpl. Dickson #PSPSTRONG; (8) Toys for Tots: Woodloch is collecting toys for military families from staff and guests; (9) Thank an Employee: The Woodloch family will reward several randomly selected employees with a full tank of gas and a few extra dollars for the holidays; (10) PSPSTRONG: Woodloch staff will bring baked goods and coffee to the local state police stations in Hawley and Honesdale; (11) Fill up gas tanks: Woodloch elves will swipe Mobile gas cards for unsuspecting drivers who pull into The Market at Woodloch to fill up; (12) Cooking Class: The culinary team at Woodloch Pines will provide a cooking class to local senior centers from the Hawley, Hamlin, and Honesdale areas. Avery Bus will provide transportation to Woodloch Pines for all participants free of charge. Visit woodloch.com.

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Cultural Arts will present a hands-on multi-generational workshop exploring the culture of Ghana at 1:30, preceding the 3 p.m. performance. Participants will join Bernard on stage for the final piece. The fee for the workshop and concert is $25 and space is limited. To register visit www.nesinculturalarts.org/educational-programs/african-drumming-anddance-festival/registration. Tickets are available at nesinculturalarts.org or by calling 845/794-6013. The suggested donation is $15, $12 if purchased online. Students with an ID and children are always admitted free.

Rising gypsy jazz stars at the Silk Mill

AWLEY, PA — On Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m., the gypsy jazz band Rhythm Future Quartet will perform in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill. The quartet features Jason Anick on violin, Olli Soikkeli and Vinny Raniolo on guitars, and Greg Loughman on bass. Over the years, they have individually performed alongside notable musicians like John Jorgenson, Frank Vignola, Tommy Emmanuel, Bucky Pizzarelli, Andreas Öberg and Howard Alden and have finally joined forces to form this special group. The Wall Street Journal wrote of Olli Soikkeli, along with Jason Anick, one of the front-men and lead soloists of the group, “Olli Soikkeli, is a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django.”

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The Rhythm Future Quartet The theatre is located on the lowest level of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Drive. Tickets cost $15 to $20 and can be purchased online at www.harmonypresents.com or at 209 Main Ave. in Hawley, PA. Call 570/588-8077 or visit harmonypresents.com.

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Wedding Update Part 3: The Blur

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four a.m. on the Monday before the wedding and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still dark out. We leave the house bound for Mexico with five huge suitcases packed to the brim and a wedding dress in a white garment bag so large it could have housed a body. There are a few members of the wedding party traveling with Emily and me and we are all equally bleary eyed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raining and eerily quiet on the empty streets of New York as I watch our driver meticulously tetris our suitcases into the back of the cab. As a finishing touch he lays the large white garment bag containing Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding dress carefully on top. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen the dress itself but will soon. T-minus five days to wedding, and as the city rushes by behind us Emily and I wonder about what we have forgotten. We are headed to Mexico. Two days later, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the night before guests begin to arrive. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m standing in a dimly lit small liquor store in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with one of my groomsmen, Josh. We are both a little bit drunk. I am pantomiming, trying to explain to the clerk that we do not need one big bottle

of tequila but rather 140 mini bottles of tequila. I turn to the cab driver and ask â&#x20AC;&#x153;Como se dice â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;welcome bagsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; en Espanol.â&#x20AC;? Josh laughs. Eventually the clerk understands and loves it. We load three surprisingly small boxes into the cab. Success. The next night is the rehearsal dinner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at a small restaurant in Tulum. My mom has just told a story about seeing a video of Emily do a magic trick with an egg in a video posted online. She says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the moment she knew we would end up together. It was a touching toast and a lovely sentiment. I take the microphone and explain that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the same egg trick set up on a table in the back. (I had a hunch she might tell that story) All eyes are on Emily and I as we set up the trick, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really work but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hit with the crowd regardless. A few hours before the wedding, I stand on a balcony with the rest of my groomsmen feeling like a bit of a clichĂŠ as we drink beers, eat guacamole and told stories of the good old days. In the distance

the DJ is setting up and testing the sound system as I watch the hotel employees carry the chairs and tables out onto the lawn. It finally sinks in; this is my wedding. Like today, right now. Blink my eyes and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m standing on the beach in front of family and friends. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emily walking down the aisle. She looks absolutely stunning in a gorgeous dress and I feel incredibly lucky to be marrying my best friend. Blink my eyes and we are walking back up the aisle, rose petals floating around us. Blink my eyes and we share a quiet moment after the ceremony. Blink my eyes and we are on the beach taking photos. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blur as Emily and I move from conversation to conversation. It feels like the reunion special on a sitcom in the best possible way. It is so much fun to see all the people from different aspects of my life interacting. Having fun. Laughing. There is so much love and support flowing that night that it is overwhelming. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never felt anything quite like it.

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Where & When Thurs., Dec. 4 Food for Fines program at the Port Jervis Free Library

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Port Jervis Free Library is offering a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food for Finesâ&#x20AC;? program throughout December to benefit a local food pantry. Erase your fines by donating non-perishable food items. The library will forgive up to $1.00 in fines for each item donated (max. fine limit of $10). Food for fines will not be accepted for damaged or lost item fees.

Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Winter Band Concert

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The WAMS Band winter concert will be held in the high school auditorium (2552 Route 6) at 7 pm, with free admission. This concert features the MS bell choir, as well as the 7th and 8th grade concert bands.

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

CARBONDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Choralaires Christmas concert at St. Rose of Lima Church, Church Street. 7pm.

Fri., Dec. 5 A salute to Cindy Gieger

NORTH BRANCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At The Old North Branch Inn, 5-8pm. Potluck dinner (cash bar) celebrating the good work of Legislator Cindy Gieger. All are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Town of Callicoon Democratic Club & Committee, The Democratic Committees of the Towns of Delaware, Fremont & Liberty.

Craft Store Holiday Open House

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Pike County Developmental Center (PCDC) Craft Store Holiday Open House at the PCDC Craft Store, 107 West Ann St. Hand-crafted gifts for all occasions. Complimentary tea, coffee and desserts will be served. All proceeds benefit adults with disabilities. 570/296-6319.

First Friday Networking Breakfast

HARRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First Friday Networking Breakfast at Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC), 68 Harris-Bushville Rd., 7:45-9am. Cost: $15 members/$25 nonmembers. RSVP by 3pm on Dec. 4, call 845/791-4200 or email office@catskills. com.

Turkey party

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Equinunk Volunteer Fire Company will hold their annual turkey party at the Equinunk Fire Hall, 7pm. A raffle with cash prizes will be held. Free refreshments available.

Sat., Dec. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing With the Angelsâ&#x20AC;? to benefit YEG and area food pantries

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Transformation Choir will present the Christmas cantata â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing With the Angelsâ&#x20AC;? by Joel Raney at the Liberty Methodist Church on North Main St., 7pm. Other seasonal music will also be included. The concert is free. Donations will be greatly appreciated to benefit the Youth Economic Group (YEG). 845/887-434.

American Red Cross Disaster Presentation

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Rock Hill United Methodist Church will sponsor an American Red Cross Disaster Presentation at the church, 10-11am. Admission is free and all are welcome. RSVP by November 27. 845/769-2826.

Callicoon Brewing Live Music with Al & John

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al & John are back at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St. Never a cover. 845/887-5500.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale

BETHANY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebration of the season with activities from 2-6:30pm. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party with Santa, open house at three bed and breakfasts, Honesdale High School Chamber Choir, holiday cakes and candies, gingerbread display, carriage rides, tricky tray raffle, book signing and more. End the evening with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey through Bethlehemâ&#x20AC;? living Nativity.

Eagle Watch Volunteer Training

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for an overview of the Eagle Watch volunteer program followed by visits to actual monitoring sites. Take advantage of an opportunity to help protect eagles in their habitat and assist in educating the public. Visit www. DelawareHighlands.org/newsevents or email volunteer@delawarehighlands. org.

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CALLICOON THEATER Historical Society will welcome Santa Clause to the Caboose on Rt. 434, 1-3pm. He and his elf will arrive on the firetruck at 1pm. There will be cookies and goodies for all the kids, as well as a chance to have photos taken with Santa.

WJFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Cabaret

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holiday Cabaret at The Cooperage benefiting WJFF public radio, doors at 6pm, entertainment at 7pm. Featuring Janet Burgan, Karen Hudson, A Cat and The Hat (Bob Lohr & Annie Hat), Little Sparrow, Doug Rogers & the Backseat Drivers, and Lumiri Tubo. Tickets in advance $12/$15 at door. Reservation at wjffradio.org. Food by Ant Hill Farm Kitchen.

Sun., Dec. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing With the Angelsâ&#x20AC;? to benefit area food pantries

Christmas concert

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Choralaires Christmas concert at Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Peace Church, Church Street 2pm.

Mon., Dec. 8 National Night of Prayer for Life

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. John the Evangelist Parish will participate in the National Night of Prayer for Life from 9pm-1am in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Church St.

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Relativeâ&#x20AC;? Genealogy Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6pm. 845/887-4040.

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Giant cookie walk from at the Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2pm. Over 50 varieties of homemade cookies and a container are provided. Walk around and choose the ones you like to add. Cost is $8 per pound.

Advent & Christmas Concert

Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group

Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos: The Rhythm Future Quartet

Callicoon Indoor Market

Wed., Dec. 10

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, The Rhythm Future Quartet was born. Named for a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartet performs dynamic and fiery arrangements of Gypsy Jazz standards and original compositions at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Tickets: $15-$20. silkmillharmony.com.

Highlights for Children Holiday Open House

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Highlights for Children will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Open House at the Highlights editorial offices at 803 Church Street, 10am-4pm. The event features treats, entertainment, and the always-popular craft room. 570/2531080.

Holiday craft fair and luncheon

GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Grahamsville United Methodist Church will host a holiday craft fair and luncheon in their Fellowship Hall, 10am-3pm. Local artists and craftsman will sell their jewelry, watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps and much more. A lunch of soup, sandwiches, and desserts available. 845/9857427, 845/985-2283.

SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christmas music concert at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church on Route 434, 3pm. Area church musicians will participate. Free will offering for local food pantries. Refreshments served afterwards. 570/559-7676. CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Callicoon Indoor Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am-2pm. Open rain, shine, or snow. 866/270-2015, www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org, www.facebook. com/SCFMA.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at The Milford United Methodist Church, 12 noon-2:30pm. Handmade gifts include ladder lace necklaces, quilted place mats, table runners and wall hangings, country candles, ornaments, gifts â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the birds,â&#x20AC;? hand-knitted scarves, hats, fingerless mittens, fleece blankets, dog beds, stocking stuffers and more.

Free Family Holiday Social

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Family Holiday Social at the Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., 12 noon-3pm. There will be carols, live nativity, trim the tree, crafts, soup/salad and cookies. This event is sponsored by the Family Ministries Committee.

Holiday Tack Auction

BETHANY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Journey Through Bethlehem, a living nativity, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 4:30-6:30pm. Outdoor walking tours. Refreshments served. No charge. 570/253-6316.

LOCH SHELDRAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holiday Tack Auction at the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Firehouse. Doors open at 12 noon, bidding starts at 1pm. Horse supplies, tack and holiday gifts auctioned off by the Rubin Livestock; Horse Division. Halters, buckets, holiday ornaments, blingy belts, saddles and more for sale. Hot food and beverages. 845/798-2509.

Santa Express

Journey Through Bethlehem

REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santa Express arrives 5pm at Corner Piazza at Eldredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Four Corners; arrives 6pm at Circle Park in Glen Spey; arrives 6:45pm at Barryvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Four Corners; arrives 7:30pm at Konrads Kitchen in Yulan; arrives 8:15pm at 7 Erie Ave. in Narrowsburg. www.facebook. com/santaexpress, 845/557-3321.

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monticello Elks #1544 will host a Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner to benefit Castle Point Vets Christmas. Dinner is free to all Vets with ID. Adults $8, children under 10 $5 and under 4 free. Family sit down dinner. Cash bar available. 845/794-1544.

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at The Milford United Methodist Church, 9:30am-3pm. Handmade gifts include ladder lace necklaces, quilted place mats, table runners and wall hangings, country candles, ornaments, gifts â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the birds,â&#x20AC;? hand-knitted scarves, hats, fingerless mittens, fleece blankets, dog beds, stocking stuffers and more.

Sullivan County Philatelic Society meeting

Christmas in the Village

SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Shohola Railroad &

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meeting of the Sullivan County Philatelic Society at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 1pm. First will be a business meeting followed by a how-to session on the proper way in buying stamps and then a 10-lot auction.

Visit from Santa

BETHANY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Journey Through Bethlehem, a living nativity, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 4:30-6:30pm. Outdoor walking tours. Refreshments served. No charge. 570/253-6316.

Santa Express

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santa Express arrives 5pm at Luhrs Tru Value, 300 W., Hartford St. Info for Santa Express: www.facebook. com/santaexpress, 845/557-3321, or email santaexpress@hvc.rr.com.

Sullivan County Historical Society Holiday Open House

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Historical Society Holiday Open House, 2-4pm. Come see the museum dressed in its seasonal finery. Refreshments. Admission free. 845/434-8044 or www. scnyhistory.org.

Tricky Tray

PARKSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tricky Tray Event at the Parksville United Methodist Church, 12 Short Ave. Start 1pm, tickets called at 2:30pm.

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Genealogy Group

Middle Eastern dance classes

Giant Cookie Walk

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Tues., Dec. 9

LAKE HUNTINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Transformation Choir will present the Christmas Cantata â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing With the Angelsâ&#x20AC;? by Joel Raney at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church, 2pm. Other holiday music will be included. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a free concert with donations to benefit area food pantries. Refreshments will follow.

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., will hold its last Blow-Out Book Sale, 9am-12 noon. Paperback books will sell for 5 cents, and hard-covers, 2 for $1. 570/224-8500.

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HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Middle Eastern dance classes taught by Sabah will be offered each Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, Ninth and Church streets, 7-8:30pm. The cost of each class is $12. Proceeds go to Grace Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach programs. 917/445-5247. 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.

Culinary Book Club

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Culinary Book Club at the Wayne County Library, 5:30-6:30pm. Share your ideas and fun food tips. Register to ewilson@waynelibraries.org or 570/253-1220.

Mystery Thriller & Crime Book Group

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mystery Thriller & Crime Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 6:30pm. Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Deathâ&#x20AC;? by M.C. Beaton. 845/482-4350.

Sullivan County Retired Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association meeting

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Retired Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association will have a meeting at the Liberty Elks Club, 10:15am. A roast beef and broiled fish lunch will be served at 12 noon at a cost of $18. A musical ensemble from the Liberty School District will perform. Reservations due by Dec. 5. 845/434-6854.

Thurs., Dec. 11 Bus trip to Cabelas

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Travelers sponsor bus trip to Cabelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Koziarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Village. Bus departs at noon from the Route 6 Mall behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and returns 10pm. Cost is $50, includes transportation, admission to Christmas Village and driver tip. 570/253-4931.

Patriot Connectors meeting

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HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Patriot Connectors meeting at the Wallenpaupack High School Library, 7-9 pm. Ann Domin, a retired nurse, will address the group on the subject of pro-life.

Fri., Dec. 12 Comedy Night

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony Presents features comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more. Featured comedians combined experiences include appearances on MTV, placing in some of the top comedy festivals, and frequently performing numerous comedy clubs around New York City. Comedian line-up announced at www.harmonypresents. com. 8:30pm; $16-20.

Wallenpaupack Area High School Winter Choral Concert

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SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

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Equipment & Storage Used and New Equipment & Parts Shed and Gazebo Sales • Kubota Dealer Bobcat Dealer

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Equipment & Tool Repair ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

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“The Name You Trust” • Free Estimates 845-557-6762 • Serving NY & PA Integrated Pest Management

Serving the Tri-State Area for 18 Years! CAC Garden/Koi Ponds, Landscaping, Full Service Excavation, Authorized San Juan Pool Dealer & Installer Patios, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concrete 845-292-7707

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Glass HONESDALE GLASS COMPANY

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Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

5" Residential, 6" & 7" Commercial Leaf Guard also Available 36 Colors Available • 845-557-8967

Heating

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BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

Interior & Exterior, Paint & Stain, Power Washing, Deck Refinishing, Log Home, Vinyl Siding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • 570-352-3198

KELLAM’S PAINTING

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Prime Wall Covering & Painting Fine Interior Painting Exceptional Wall Covering Istallation 30 years experience, fully insured Dave Magliacane, Pleasant Mount, PA PA Lic#011906 • 570-642-1042

ENERGYSTARDAVE

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Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

New Construction, Renovation, Service Water Heaters, Boilers, Well Pumps Solar Installs • 570-729-7791

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

Service, New Construction, Well Pumps, Water Heaters & Boilers Fully Insured • Free Estimates Greg Stevenson • 845/252-7286

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

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Marriage Officer ROBERT E. LUBEN

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Tree Service

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Stone • Topsoil • D.O.T. Sand • Modified Mason & Screened Sand • Red Shale

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WOOD & COAL STOVES

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Swimming Pools

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BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

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Solar Electric Power, Solar Thermal Hot Water & Heat. Install & Service 570-729-7791

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KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping, Underground Pipe Video Inspections, Drainfield Restoraton Service, Septic System Inspections, All Types of Plumbing, Repairs, 24-Hour Service. 845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

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RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!” Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

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

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

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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Dismantlers/Scrap Yard

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Class A CDL Driver Tow endorsement a plus. If you can operate machinery, that’s a double plus!

Motor Vehicle Clerk

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.

Call or apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc. 845-856-1142 Colleen has joined The Little Hairem. The Old Barber Shop 76 Main St. Narrowsburg Wednesday- ThursdayFriday 10-5 Open SATURDAYS Coming December 10-3. No appointment Needed.

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Legal Notice 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. Notice of Formation of BAP VENTURES LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/17/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 96, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity. COUNTY OF SULLIVAN DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Sullivan County Legislature on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 1:50 pm in the Legislative Hearing Room of the Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York to accept comments from the public on the update to the County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. Notice of Formation of POFO Realty LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/18/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served . SSNY shall mail process to: 441 Rte 306, Wesley Hills, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activity. HOBBY HORSE FARM, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/12/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against

Legal Notice the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 63 Rose Rd., Woodbourne, NY 12788. General Purposes. 120 SHREEJI, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/21/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 30 North St., Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 120 Kirks Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. COUNTY OF SULLIVAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, held on November 20, 2014, a proposed Local Law entitled the “AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN, NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 215 OF THE COUNTY LAW, TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF COUNTY OWNED REAL PROPERTY FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR A TERM OF UP TO 30 YEARS.” NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Legislature of the County of Sullivan will conduct a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed Local Law at the Legislature’s Meeting Room, County Government Center, Monticello, New York, 12701, on December 18, 2014 at 1:40 p.m. at which time all persons interested will be heard. DATED: Monticello, New York November 20, 2014 ANNMARIE MARTIN Clerk of the Legislature County of Sullivan, New York Notice of Formation of HW-ISRA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/11/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 45 Broadway, Ste. 630, NY, NY 10006, Attn: Charles Herzka, Esq, the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1.Pipe (B-14-79) 2. Baked Goods (B-14-80) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: December 5, 2014

Legal Notice Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Triple R Development LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 10/15/2014 The County in which the Office is to be located SullivanThe New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : Ramon B Gonzalez III 12 Scheibe Road Liberty NY 12754 NOTICE OF 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 judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $228,625.60 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 2010-1018 GAIL B. RUBENFELD, ESQ.; REFEREE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Moose Micro Tunnel LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : October 10,2014. The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 575 North Branch Rd Co Rt 121 Callicoon, NY 12723 Old Kent Road LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/4/2014. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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THE RIVER REPORTER Legal Notice SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2 South End Ave., Apt 7R, NY, NY 10280, which is also the address of the registered agent, Andrew Williams, upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 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

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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, 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

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 company shall have a perpetual existence.

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

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know! We will publish our 2014 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2015.

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Fire Department ___________________

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Playhouse Theatre __________________

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Medical Equipment __________________

Historic Site ______________________

Post Office _______________________

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Horseback Riding ___________________

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Music Store_______________________

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Novelty Shop _____________________

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Resort __________________________

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Outdoor Recreational Vehicles ___________

Library _________________________

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Farm Equipment Retailer ______________

Pet Store ________________________

Live Music Venue ___________________

Ski Lodge _______________________

Flooring Store _____________________

Place to Buy Art ____________________

Local __________________________

Special Area Attraction _______________

Florist __________________________

Pottery Studio _____________________

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Furniture Store ____________________

Speciality Store ____________________

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Wedding Reception Location ____________

General Store _____________________

Sporting Goods Shop_________________

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Winery _________________________

Gift Shop ________________________

Tattoo/Ear Piercing Shop ______________

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Youth Center ______________________

Hardware Store ____________________

Vintage Shop _____________________

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

THE RIVER REPORTER

Unrelenting hunger

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — These days there are far too many people going hungry, and as the words of Simone Weil remind us, it is our responsibility to do whatever we can to allay that terrible deprivation. To that end, the Livingston Manor Girls Basketball tournament, dubbed “Hoops For Hunger,” sought to help that cause by having teams and onlookers donate non-perishable foods. Each team had to contribute 50 items, and spectators donated three items as their price of admission to the hoops tourney, which featured the Lady Wildcats hosting Roscoe, Liberty and Sullivan West. In total, more than 300 items were collected, and will be donated to the Liberty Elks with the help of Manor coach Kevin Clifford. Like the Coaches vs. Cancer tournaments staged across the nation, including the BCANY Coaches vs. Cancer Classic that takes place at Sullivan County Community College each year, the game of basketball oftentimes plays a role in fundraising for noble causes. But there is another kind of hunger, namely the hunger to compete and hopefully to become victorious. So, in addition to working towards the noble cause of the tournament, the hunger to play the game they so dearly love was also on the minds of the young women who took part in the two-day tournament, the opening salvo of a dense and intense season that is now about to get underway in earnest. Following the opening night drama of Sullivan West’s 42-37 double-overtime win over Livingston Manor, coupled with Liberty’s 33-11 win over Roscoe, the die was cast for the championship and consolation match-ups for November 25. In that opening night fray between the Lady Wildcats and the Lady Bulldogs, Manor sophomore Devon Dutcher led all scorers with 19 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks. Her timely trey and a subsequent put back by Emily Gorr in the waning seconds of regulation propelled the game into overtime. Dutcher would eventually foul out, but Manor’s biggest bugaboo of the night was its struggles from the free-throw line, canning a mere six out of 42 attempts. In the consolation game, Manor (1-1) defeated Roscoe (0-2) 41-22. Dutcher would be named to the All-Tournament team, thanks to her 22 points and 20-rebound contribution. In the tightly-fought championship game between eventual winner Liberty (2-0) and Sullivan West (1-1,) Sullivan West looked like it would prevail. The Lady Bulldogs led 13-8 at the end of the first quarter, and 19-16 at the half. Each team netted seven in the third stanza, but it was all Liberty in crunch time as they outscored Sullivan West 15-4 in the fourth quarter, to secure the 38-30 victory. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Ali Hemmer, who netted 13 points. Tournament MVP Karissa Yoli of Liberty had 18, abetted by nine points from Kelsey Morgans. Liberty shot 11 for 24 from the stripe (45.8 %) as compared to the Lady Westies’ 4-for-26 (15.3%). That included going just 2 for 11 in the final stanza. Needless to say, coaches from all four teams will be stressing free-throw shooting in their practice sessions. Named to the All-Tournament team, in addition to Sullivan West’s Ali Hemmer, were teammate Carly Grishaber, Manor’s Devon Dutcher and Liberty’s Zytoria Reynolds. The Lady Indians and Lady Bulldogs will stage a rematch on December 4 in Lake Huntington for a non-league fray. Liberty is Class B and Sullivan West moved down to Class C this year.

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Livingston Manor’s Devon Dutcher goes up for a shot in the consolation game win over Roscoe.

Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

The Liberty girls varsity basketball team poses in front of the more than 300 non-perishable food items raised as part of the “Hoops For Hunger” girls basketball tournament staged at Livingston Manor. Liberty edged Sullivan West 38-30 to capture the tourney title.

Members of the All-Tournament team: Livingston Manor’s Devon Dutcher (left), Sullivan West’s Ali Hemmer and Carly Grishaber and Liberty’s Zytoria Reynolds. On the right is tournament MVP, Liberty’s Karissa Yoli.

Sullivan West’s Ali Hemmer scores two of her teamhigh 13 points.

Manor will host Tuxedo on December 2 in a non-league encounter. Roscoe (0-2) will travel to Tuxedo on December 4. Liberty Coach Beth Quatrale was very pleased with the win and with starting the season at 2-0. “It’s basically what we wanted to happen,” she noted. “We’re a very young team with only two players with varsity experience and only one returning starter. I told the girls when we got in the tournament, let’s see what we’re made of,” she added. “It’s a good way to start the year.” Kelsey Morgans was missing for the opening round game, but her presence in this clash made a difference. She came out on fire in the second half. Liberty made their free throws when they mattered, netting eight from the stripe in the final stanza, which turned out to be the difference in the score. Liberty will face a determined Lady Bulldogs team in Sullivan West’s home opener on December 4. In other hoops action this week, the Monticello boys opened at home versus Monroe-Woodbury on December 2, and then got set to travel to the annual tournament at Wallenpaupack for a pair of games across the river. Eldred’s girls will host defending Section IX Class C Champion Tri-Valley on December 3. For an album of photos from the “Hoops For Hunger” tournament, as well as for other events, visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com

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Feeder season

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

n Thanksgiving Day, while most of us in the Upper Delaware River Valley enjoyed feasting in warm homes with family and friends, regional wildlife were suddenly faced with greater challenges than usual in finding adequate food. Thanks to an impressive amount of dense snow that quickly covered much of the available natural food sources, our avian neighbors resorted to pecking their way along the edges of cleared roadways, gathering up bits of seed, gravel and sips of melted snow. Providing foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and fresh unfrozen waterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for backyard birds is especially important at this time of year, when vegetation and insects have died or become dormant. The practice not only benefits the birds, but will reward you with numerous opportunities to observe them, both for their beauty and for their fascinating behaviors. You can even assist scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology by participating in Project FeederWatch through April 8. Participants count birds at their

Although this cardinal was enjoying niger seed under the watchful eye of a black-capped chickadee, many cardinals prefer safflower and black oil sunflower seeds according to seed preference tests conducted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

While we may complain of the inconveniences and discomforts of winter, the season poses many challenges to survival for regional wildlife. A flock of doves scouted along this cleared roadway following the heavy snowfall last week, when finding food became more difficult than usual. Rather than flying off into the trees at my approach, they repeatedly lifted and landed farther along the road to continue searching. feeders as often as once per week and send in their observations, to help scientists better understand the population trends and movements of backyard birds. Visit www.feederwatch.org for more

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