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County to tear down Liberty building Nobody wants it

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IBERTY, NY — When a foreclosure occurs in Sullivan County, the county often ends up taking title to the building or property, but in some cases, the county delays taking title—for instance, in the case of a property that may harbor an environmental problem, such as a gas station. That way, the county avoids making taxpayers bear the cost of fixing the problem that exists.

Initially that may have been the case with the Frankel Building in Liberty, but eventually the county took title to the building, and now, it’s the county that is going to take it down.

Treasurer Nancy Buck told lawmakers at a meeting on May 7 that the building has been up for auction three times, and “nobody wants it.”

She said the county should get an estimate of what the cost will be to take it down. She suggested that the cost might be surprisingly high, because the building is three or four stories tall, there is an asbestos issue, and there are other negative factors.

One of the biggest drawbacks to the building is that it is located next door to the Liberty Theater Complex, which is a collection of several store-fronts that have been frozen in mid-renovation status since 2012.

According to realtor Peter Belgard, in September of that year, the owner of a newly opened shop down the street from the theater wanted to end his lease in the storefront Belgard owned. So he called the Department of Labor (DOL) with an anonymous tip about asbestos. DOL found asbestos in Belgard’s building— which has since been abated—and also in the Liberty Theater buildings, and that project was shut down.

The owners of the theater project, Stephanie Eisenberg and her husband Paul, were using a $75,000 Main Street grant to pay for the work.

With the future of the theater project looking very

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One bug for Friends of the Upper Delaware

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arren Rist, seated center, was one of 20 fishing guides who participated in Friends of the Upper Delaware’s (FUDR’s) One Bug fishing competition over the weekend of May 1 to 3. A challenge to anglers to fish all weekend with only one fly, the event is FUDR’s major fundraiser. Sam (Patricia) Decker won the award for top guide,

with the four anglers who fished with her over the weekend (two each day) amassing the highest number of points for the largest trout. Peter Kolesar called Decker to find out if she could provide any special tips about how she helped the clients in her boat catch all those big fish; you can see what she said on page 27.

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Richard Castellano passes

By FRITZ MAYER

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UEENS, NY — “I don’t want to be looked upon as [having] a legacy of ex-mobster, ‘that guy was no good, he hurt people,’ No. Anybody I hurt I never meant it, and I’m sorry if I did. We’re talking about psychologically, mentally. You know, I did punch a few guys in the face, kicked their a** because I was tough with my hands, I was a boxer. But my goal today is to make it, and not to have a bad legacy.”

That’s a line from a 16 minute film on YouTube called “The Streets have no Mercy.” It’s essentially an interview with Richard Castellano put together by his son, Richard Castaldo. Castellano is remembered in this area for creating the Narrowsburg International Independent Film Festival, which caused quite a scanTRR file photo dal in 2000 and 2001. A sheriff’s deputy accompanies Castellano died in Richard Castellano to Tusten Town Court in 2000.

Queens on April 5.

At the height of the legal wrangling over the festival and a film being produced in connection with it, Castellano was the subject of about a dozen lawsuits from local residents who invested in the film, and who eventually won their suits in small claims court.

He also faced felony charges of grand larceny and scheme to defraud. He agreed instead to plead guilty to four misdemeanor charges in Sullivan County Court on February 7 in 2001.

Castellano had forfeited the right to a jury trial, and he was sent to the Sullivan County Jail.

It came as a surprise to people in Narrowsburg when it was learned that the movie “Four Deadly Reasons,” featuring Richard Castellano, was not only finished, but it had won an award at a film festival in 2003.

Zac Stuart-Pontier, son of Laurie Stuart, publisher of The River Reporter, had a role in the movie playing Castellano’s son.

Castaldo, Castellano’s real life son, said his father was doing well before his death. He said Castellano was performing stand-up comedy, doing some acting and pursuing some film roles. He said his father realized some mistakes were made regarding the festival, and he had moved on.

Castaldo said his father put his trust in the wrong people, and he especially pointed out Castellano’s former wife, Jocelyn. Castaldo said Jocelyn attempted to start another film festival in Queens, and it turned out as badly as the one in Narrowsburg. Castaldo said Castellano wanted nothing to do with it. Ultimately, Jocelyn was deported to France.

Castellano once had a role in a Robert Di Nero movie “Analyze This,” and had other parts as well. Castaldo said Castellano had allowed some people to use his celebrity in a way that was not good.

“But,” he said, “his intentions were always good.”

[See page 7 for a letter memorializing Castellano.]

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IN BRIEF Low flows in upper river system impact tourism

Hawley man sentenced for DUI

UPPER DELAWARE VALLEY — Record-breaking low flows into the upper river system of the Upper Delaware River are having a negative impact on the local economy. “The low water has negatively affected my business in an enormous way, and the season has only just started. Over the past few days my customer base virtually disappeared. The people are not coming,” said Theresa Allen, owner and operator of the Hancock Liquor Store based in the village of Hancock, NY. Low water inflows into the Delaware River basin reservoirs have resulted in severely limited amounts of water being released from the reservoirs, and record-breaking low water levels in the rivers. Low water makes it difficult and often impossible to float a boat of any kind down the river, and causes water temperatures to rise rapidly, posing grave threats to the habitat of the unique cold water ecosystem.

“Low inflow conditions, coupled with long-range forecasts of continued dry weather over the next 12 months, are going to present a real challenge for everyone this season,” said Garth Pettinger of NY Trout Unlimited.

“We have initiated calls for improved water releases, and a reduction in the disproportional reliance on the Delaware system for drinking water diversions.

We’ve also requested that a formal thermal relief program be included in the next water management plan, and for directed releases to be distributed among the three rivers,” said Jeff Skelding, executive director of Friends of the Upper Delaware River.

FERC rejects swimming prohibition at Toronto Reservoir SMALLWOOD, NY — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on May 5 issued an order rejecting a requested amendment by Eagle Creek that would have eliminated the possibility of swimming at the Toronto Recreation Area Site by changing a final order issued in March 2014.

FERC deliberated this amendment, requested by Eagle Creek and sought by Woodstone Development and Mark Bushel, a property owner adjacent to the recreation area. The FERC order means that swimming will not be encouraged, but also not prohibited, except at the board launch. Also, “No Swimming” signs must be removed by June 7.

MILFORD, PA — Norman Johnathan Charles Miller, 50, of Hawley, PA, was sentenced to 18 months to five years in a state correctional facility, fined $4,500 and had his driver’s license suspended for five years for the crimes of two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and two counts of driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked.

State police stopped Miller on December 4, 2011 for operating his vehicle down the center of SR 507 in Palmyra Township. Miller admitted to having consumed four to five beers prior to driving, and he advised the trooper he was driving on a suspended license and was scheduled to be sentenced the following day for a prior DUI. A breath test confirmed a blood alcohol content of .125%. On December 21, 2013 the state police were dispatched to a one-vehicle car accident along SR 390 in Palmyra Township. Miller was found walking along the roadway. The trooper detected the smell of an alcoholic beverage on Miller and observed his speech to be slurred and eyes bloodshot and glassy. Miller admitted to having a few beers at a bar prior to driving. A breath test confirmed a blood alcohol content of .131%.

UDC awards river clean-up grants NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) approved $4,072 to support river and shoreline clean-up projects during its May 7 monthly meeting. The individual award amounts based on applications submitted by five of the UDC’s member municipalities are: Damascus Township, $1,000; Town of Tusten, $900; Town of Lumberland, $775; Lackawaxen Township, $736; Town of Highland, $661; Clean-up projects must be completed by August 21 in order to be eligible for the one-time reimbursement payment.

This is the second year that the UDC non-profit organization has opted to designate a portion of its federal funding allocation as received through the National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River budget to help subsidize litter removal from the bi-state river and its banks.

The goal is to encourage the coordination of local clean-ups to help maintain the pristine quality of 73.4 miles from the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Delaware below Hancock downstream to Railroad Bridge No. 2 near Sparrowbush, which was designated for protection under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1978.

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uncertain at this point, the Frankel Building, which formerly housed Frankel Hardware, is a tough sell. Belgard said the building is in bad shape. He said one potential owner was sold the building for a dollar, but decided not to close because of various problems.

Removing blight At the meeting Buck said the building would be worth more as a vacant lot, and the county should pay to have it taken down. She added that it should be paid for out of proceeds from the tax auction the county holds every year.

She further said that in her opinion, the county should set aside a certain amount of money from the auction each year to take down county-owned buildings that no one wants, “so we can get rid of some blight.”

The legislators were very receptive.

Gene Benson said, “Great idea.”

Kathy LaBuda said, “With the casino and economic development going on, we need to keep the county clean. There are a lot of eyesores in the county.”

Scott Samuelson, chairman of the county legislature, said, “I think this is one of the best ideas I’ve heard in a long time, because it’s focused on something we all have an issue with, everybody in the county.”

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Stays below the property tax cap

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the United States….”

After looking through some paLDRED, NY — The propers, junior/senior high school posed budget for the next principal Scott Krebs interjected, school year was present“I believe it’s $26,500, and we’re the ed at a meeting of the board of second- or third-lowest in the counthe Eldred Central School Disty.” (There are eight districts in the trict on May 7. The increase in county.) the budget amounts to a hike Rider said that in terms of quality TRR photos by Fritz Mayer of .81%, with an increase in of education, the state ranks Eldred Incumbent Eldred school board Challenger Brian Siegel addressed the tax levy of 2.88%. Because member Jamie Burns addresses school district as 396 out of nearly the audience via a pre-recorded some expenses are exempt the audience at a meet the video, as his family had scheduled a 700 school districts. He said, “so from the tax, this increase re- candidates night at the High vacation at Disney World before he we’re in the lower third, and we’re mains inside of the 2% proper- School on May 7. paying over $26,000 per student.” decided to run for the seat. ty tax cap mandated by Albany.

Lawrence said, “One wonders down an average cost per student, beThe treasurer of the district, why that would be. One wonders cause some students, such as those enRuth Luis, said there will be no cuts to what other states have regarding requirerolled in BOCES programs, cost a lot programs and no cuts to personnel. Resiments that are funded by the taxpayers more than other students. dents of the school district will have a but required by the state.”

Rider was not satisfied, and said those chance to vote on the budget, and on the Rider said one difference he noted was figures are available. He said, for insingle race for a seat on the board on May that New York students spend fewer stance, in Utah, the average cost to edu19, at the junior and senior high school in hours in school. cate a student is $6,500 per year.

Eldred.

Lawrence said state law requires that Interim business administrator Larry There was a moment of tension as Gene the district negotiate with teachers over Lawrence said, “I can’t speak to Utah or Rider, a resident, wanted to know the avsuch things as the length of school days, any of those other states, because New erage cost of education for a student in but he added that no one is happy with beYork State, we know, is the most expenthe school district. ing in the lower third. sive state in which to educate children in Luis said that it’s difficult to pin

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Large layoffs at Ideal Snacks Undocumented immigrants lose jobs

By FRITZ MAYER

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IBERTY, NY — When about 200 people lose their jobs, it has a big impact in a village such as Liberty, which has a population of a little more than 4,000.

That’s what happened last week when Ideal Snacks, which is located in the heart of the town, laid off most of its production workers.

The exact number of workers is not known, because officials from the company are not commenting on the matter, but sources familiar with the situation say the figure is about 200.

Former employees and people who live in the Village of Liberty believe the move is connected to a deal with Kellogg’s, which according to multiple sources is either purchasing or becoming a major partner in the operation. (Kellogg’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but records show that in December of 2012, Ideal Snacks assigned several patents regarding snackmaking machines from Ideal to Kellogg’s.)

The company issued a statement saying the employees were laid off due to irregularities in their I-9 forms, which are federal documents regarding a person’s legal ability to work in the United States. Several sources who work with undocumented immigrants say all of those who were laid off were undocumented. One said the employees had been instructed by the company as to where

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to buy their I-9 documents. Joe Talmage Jr., Ideal’s CFO, declined to comment on the matter.

The company has had a rocky relationship with the community and its employees over the years.

Labor activists have accused the company of mistreating employees, and conducting searches of the employees as they entered the building to ensure that cell phones and other recording devices were not being brought into the facility.

At a public hearing in 2008, Jen Fuentes, then president of the board of the Workers Rights Law Center, said her organization has received numerous complaints about Ideal, including one that alleged that a plant supervisor prevented workers from using the restroom when they needed to.

At the same hearing, a former Ideal employee, Carmen Quintanilla, who spoke through an interpreter, said that she had suffered a serious injury on the job. She said the company offered to “cover every expense, but you have to say that the accident happened outside the job.”

Legislators at the time were mixed about granting the company the status of “regionally significant project,” but eventually the notion that jobs without healthcare benefits were better than no jobs at all, and the legislators granted the status and the company ultimately re-

Another sudden council vacancy in Honesdale

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — There were plenty of empty seats at the May 7 public hearing on Sullivan West Central School District’s 2015-2016 proposed budget. Taxpayers stayed home in droves, apparently uninterested in the largest budget in district history. At $336,136,227, the proposed budget is $1,196,492 larger than the current school year budget and represents a $156,395 (0.90%) tax levy increase.

On May 19, from 12 noon to 9 p.m., voters registered in one of the three election districts that compose the school district will have an opportunity to approve or reject the proposed budget and to elect board members to three-year terms for the seats now occupied by incumbents Lucas Arzilli, Rachel Brey and Kevin P. Murphy.

Polling places are as follows: Election District #1: Delaware Youth Center (for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Delaware Valley Central School District) Election District #2: Jeffersonville School Building (for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School District) Election District #3: Tusten-Cochecton Library (for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Narrowsburg Central School District) Registered voters unable to get to the polls on May 19 can pick up an absentee ballot application form from the district clerk’s office no later than May 18. All absentee ballots must be submitted to the district clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on May 19. To request an application, call district clerk Margaret L. Luty at 845/482-4610, ext. 3000.

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ceived the tax benefits.

The company also received millions of dollars of tax incentives through the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency.

Dawn Hurley, with Rural and Migrant Ministry, which is supporting the employees, said they are organizing, and they plan on issuing a press release later this week, and perhaps will hold a demonstration.

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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ONESDALE, PA — President James Brennan read aloud at the May 11 meeting of the Honesdale borough council a brief April 15 email from Harry DeVrieze announcing his resignation from the council, effective April 13, 2015. Although no reason was given for the sudden resignation, the council voted unanimously to accept it, Brennan and Bill Canfield adding “with regret” as their votes were cast.

DeVrieze was appointed to the council on May 12, 2014 to fill the unexpired term of Tiffany Kominski, who resigned unexpectedly on April 14, 2014, only four months after being elected. In his resignation email, DeVrieze thanked the council and others with whom he had worked during his tenure, saying that borough employees “were the grease that makes the borough run.”

DeVrieze served as chair of the building and zoning committee while on the council, a position the council reassigned to Dan Barnes. Citing Barnes’ years of relevant experience in construction and building supply, Brennan said that he was clearly best qualified to succeed DeVrieze on that committee.

The council also approved unanimously a motion to publish a press release seeking candidates for the vacancy it hopes to fill at its next monthly meeting on June 8. The successful candidate will serve the remainder of DeVreize’s term, from the date of appointment until the first Monday of 2016.

The council moved on to other matters of business, thanking Department of Public Works (DPW) Director

Rich Doney and his crew for their willingness and capability to tackle borough refurbishment projects well outside the department’s traditional street-maintenance functions. Praising Doney and crew for their versatile skills, several council members said that by employing DPW manpower to install new windows on the ground floor of borough hall, the borough had realized a considerable savings that would otherwise have gone to one or more private contractors. Anita Pisano then requested that DPW install an awning over the rear entrance to borough hall as part of the planned rear lobby renovation, and Doney replied that it was doable.

In some good fortune out of the blue, Scott Smith said that the borough has received an offer of $50 apiece for 15 obsolete fire hydrants listed for sale on the borough’s website for more than five years. Smith provided a short history of the hydrants, saying that they had been replaced as part of an overhaul by the borough’s water company and could no longer function as working hydrants.

Urging the council to accept the offer quickly, Smith rejected a plea from Gail Tucker, executive director of Greater Honesdale Partnership, to make the Wayne County Arts Alliance aware of the sale. Tucker thought that the hydrants might be used as historical art installations throughout the borough, but Smith noted that, weighing between 100 and 120 pounds each, the hydrants would make unwieldy art. The council decided to accept the offer on the table and to permit the arts alliance first crack at the next set of obsolete hydrants, to be available as part of another overhaul being conducted in the near future.

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Which boundary is the right boundary?

By DAVID HULSE

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ARROWSBURG, NY — Different maps in the Upper Delaware River Management Plan show different boundaries for the same area.

Depending on which one is deemed accurate, more than 400 heavily forested acres of the Masthope Mountain Community in Lackawaxen Township could either remain within the boundary or be removed from it. The original and then controversial boundary was characterized as “a line drawn on paper,” and has never been surveyed.

A recent GPS (global positioning system) study by the National Park Service

(NPS) revealed the mapping errors in the 1988 plan.

NPS Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Superintendent Kris Heister illustrated the problem in a slideshow for the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) on May 7, where she sought UDC concurrence of the problem.

Discovery of the errors brings up several questions. As Lackawaxen delegate John McKay noted, the township zoning within the boundary differs from neighboring zones.

Property has been bought and sold over the intervening decades. How would a change in the boundary impact property values and uses?

“Someone should contact the owners,” UDC Chair Al Henry said.

The plan underwent lengthy review before it was approved by Congress.

Heister did not believe correction of the boundary to remove the impacted acreage would be considered a significant amendment that would trigger a new plan review.

She suggested that Lackawaxen Township “take the lead,” in reviewing the boundary.

“We need to do some research,” Henry said in considering the UDC’s position.

In other business, the UDC approved its fiscal year 2016 budget and committee work plans, various multi-year co-

operative agreements and operating programs; heard of New York State Conservation Partnership Program grants of $22,750 and $8,460 to the Delaware Highlands Conservancy; heard the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation report a 50% increase in reported bear complaints; approved a total of $4,072 to the towns of Highland, Lumberland and Tusten and Lackawaxen Township for river-edge trash cleanup; and viewed Town of Deerpark assistant historian Norma Schadt’s program on creation and maintenance of roadside historic markers.

Pike working with GPS tourism

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Bethel resident takes 5k

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ETHEL, NY — For the second consecutive year, Bethel resident Vincent Reilly (leading the pack) was the first to cross the finish line at the fourth annual Allyson Whitney 5k run/ walk at Kauneonga Lake. One of 910 registrants participating in the event, Reilly said, “If you’ve got to pick a race to enter and a cause to support—this is the one!” after his record-time win of 18:09.

The day included a pre-race breakfast for entrants, vendors, a barbeque and an awards ceremony in multiple categories.

Staffed by more than 130 volunteers, the event raised $90,000 for the Allyson Whitney Foundation. To view a complete photo album of the day, visit www.facebook. com/theriverreporter.

ILFORD, PA — Pike County is combining its traditional preservation and tourism efforts with popular technology.

Those of you into techie stuff already know about geo-caching and geocoins, which amounts to modern-day treasure hunting. Aficionados search for hidden items, known as geocaches, using cell phone apps or global positioning system (GPS) gear.

Local geocachers, in concert with the Pike County Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program (SRCP), created a geo-search on some of the 3,400 acres protected by the SRCP. Jessica Grohmann of the county planning office said a visit to the website

at srcp.pikepa.org/geocaching.html to download the “passport” needed to complete the search on three properties open to the public.

Grohmann said some people visiting from Maine became the first to successfully complete SRCP search.

Those who find all nine sites will be rewarded with a SRCP trackable geo-coin.

For those seeking additional Pike challenges, the “Seven Wonders of Pike County” search includes 11 hidden caches in some of the county’s foremost historic and scenic areas, according to geocacher and Delaware Valley High School math teacher Kevin DeVizia.

DeVizia said sites are arranged in a map pattern forming the Greek letter Pi. To name a few, they include historic sites in Lackawaxen and Milford’s Grey

Towers, and three sites in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

DeVizio says the caches at these sites are varied, from “the size of an ammo can to the size of a fingernail.”

They are hidden, “sometimes disguised, sometimes in the form of puzzles, but they get people an opportunity to go outdoors and see the gems we have in the area,” DeVizio told the county commissions on May 7.

Commissioners Chair Rich Caridi thanked the developers, calling the programs, “a focus to develop a multiplier effect in tourism dollars.”

A good place to learn more about geocaching is the upcoming 9th annual TriState Treasures geocaching event, June 26 to 27, at the Matamoras Airport Park.

For more online, visit geocaching.com.

Teen arrested for threatening BOCES

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IBERTY, NY — A 14-year-old student was arrested in connection with a telephone threat that triggered a lockout and subsequent early dismissal at Sullivan County BOCES on May 8.

A threat was left on a message machine at the BOCES main office on Wierk Avenue in Liberty on the evening of May 7.

BOCES staff discovered the threat when they went to work the next morning. The sheriff’s deputy assigned to BOCES as the school resource officer was notified, and he contacted all law enforcement agencies in the county because the threat did not specify a particular BOCES facility.

BOCES administration first implemented a “lockout” procedure and then dismissed classes early. All students and staff had either left the BOCES facilities

or returned to their home school districts by 12:30 p.m.

According to Sheriff Mike Schiff, detectives from the Village of Liberty Police and sheriff’s office worked late Friday night consolidating their leads. “They worked with District Attorney James Farrell Friday night, who personally drew up a search warrant,” said Schiff.

On the next morning, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Tyler Road in the Town of Cochecton. Detectives seized property there, which included computers, cell phones and a rifle.

The target of the investigation, a 14-year-old male, was not home at the time. Detectives learned that he was staying with a relative in Liberty. The suspect was tracked down just before 12 noon on Saturday at the elementary school playground behind the Liberty police station. He was taken into custody

without incident.

The youth, whom the police will not identify because of his age, was charged with falsely reporting an incident, making a terroristic threat, both felonies and aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor.

Schiff said that the teen had attempted to use fairly sophisticated techniques to prevent his voice from being recognized and prevent authorities from tracking the phone call. He would not elaborate on how detectives overcame these obstacles.

Schiff said investigators do not believe the suspect ever intended to cause actual harm to anyone.

Schiff praised the work of his deputies, Liberty Police Detective Mark Hess and thanked District Attorney Farrell for bringing the investigation to a quick conclusion. The sheriff also thanked the BOCES administration for their cooperation and quick response.

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Not an Ideal employer

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deal Snacks, which is based in Liberty and had over 450 employees, last week laid off a large number of those employees because of what company officials said were defects in the employees’ I-9 documentation. I-9 forms are used by the federal government to show whether or not residents are legally allowed to hold a job in the United States.

Officials at the company said they were sorry about the layoffs, but they had no choice in the matter. It is hard to believe, however, that the top people in the company did not know they had hired undocumented immigrants from the beginning. In fact, there are people who have said the company preferred to hire undocumented immigrants.

The company has received millions of dollars in tax breaks through the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency over the years. In 2008, the company also applied to the Sullivan County Legislature to become a “regionally significant project,” which would grant it advantages in the Empire Zone program, which existed at the time.

As part of the process, two public hearings were held. At one of those hearings, a young woman who lived in Liberty told The River Reporter that people born in the area could not get a job at Ideal Snacks because the company was only interested in hiring people who spoke Spanish.

Members of the county legislature at that time went on a tour of the plant, along with a member of the Zone Administration Board (ZAB), who also had to approve of Empire Zone benefits. One of those ZAB board members, the late Eileen Haworth Weil, wrote at the time, “most workers speak only Spanish.”

Ron Hiatt, a legislator at the time, said of his tour experience that it was clear through conversations with employees through interpreters that many did not live in the county before getting a job with Ideal.

Then-county manager David Fanslau asked attorney Henri Shawn, who was representing Ideal Snacks at the time, if the company could accept giving Sullivan County residents preference when hiring new employees. Shawn

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said the company could not accept that as a condition of being in the program.

An advocate who works with undocumented immigrants said that the employees who were laid off last week had been directed by the company as to where they should purchase their I-9 documentation.

So what has changed? The word among residents in the Village of Liberty and the former employees is that a company—Kellogg’s—recently purchased or became a major investor in Ideal Snacks, and is now requiring that all employee documentation be put in order.

It’s not clear if this is true. The River Reporter emailed Kellogg’s to inquire as to the ownership of Ideal Snacks.

Kellogg’s responded and inquired about our deadline, but never answered the question.

A quick search of the Internet revealed that in December 2012, Ideal Snacks assigned several patents to Kellogg’s; the patents were related to the production of “cereal crackers.”

It’s impossible to know exactly how many workers were laid off from Ideal Snacks, the company is not saying and county officials don’t know the answer, although the number is beleived to be about 200. But it is known that most of those who were laid off are not entitled to unemployment payments.

There is no doubt that Ideal Snacks created jobs in a community that wanted them, but there has always been a debate about whether the jobs are the kind that are beneficial to the community. After all, if a company does not provide healthcare, and does not pay enough for the employee to buy his or her own healthcare, society picks up the tab one way or another.

Back in 2008, when the county legislators were debating whether to grant the company its special status for a significant tax break, then-lawmaker Leni Binder said that the jobs without healthcare were better than no jobs at all.

Ted Polinero, who was on the ZAB at the time, said he did not think Ideal Snacks was beneficial to the county, and that because the employees have such low wages, they don’t pay property or school taxes. But the employees were already there. He argued that if the company had moved out at that time due to the legislature’s failure to give it tax breaks, the employees might remain and become “wards of the county.” Based partly on this argument, he and the rest of the legislature went ahead and granted the company its special status.

Now, the company has reaped seven years worth of tax breaks, and more than 100 workers and possibly many more are out on the street with rights to just about nothing.

It looks like once again, as has become all too prevalent in our economic system, we have succeeded in privatizing the profits and socializing the costs associated with doing business. Next time a similar decision comes around, perhaps we’ll remember that the quality of jobs can be just as important as the quantity, if we want a solid, long-term improvement in the community’s financial wellbeing.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Finding Closure

“Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.”

—Ulysses S. Grant

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Siegel for Eldred school board I would like to express my support for Brian Siegel for the Eldred School Board. In the brief time I have known Brian, I have found that he is not only young, ambitious, passionate and committed, but he is willing to ask the tough questions and, perhaps most importantly, to listen for the answer.

With three young children, Brian has a personal stake in the success of our school system and, if he is given the opportunity, he can make a positive difference for many years to come.

John Conway Barryville, NY

Siegel: ‘Be the change you seek’ Next Tuesday’s election is your rare opportunity to be the change you seek. With most Eldred School Board elections uncontested, it may be several more years before someone has the courage to stand up and fight against the status quo. Give me a seat on the school board, and I’ll save that seat for you.

Polls are open next Tuesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Eldred High School. You need not be registered with the school. If you are a registered voter living in the district, this change can be yours!

I’ll leave you with a quote from President Abraham Lincoln to underscore the power of your own voice.

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision.

If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

Brian Siegel Barryville, NY

Re-Elect Jamie Burns As someone who’s deeply involved with the Eldred Central School School District as a parent, taxpayer, coach, philanthropist and businessman, I’ve seen firsthand the commitment, ideas, leadership and openness of current school board member Jamie Burns.

His proven leadership, vision and experience is why I am voting for Mr. Burns—and why he continues to deserve our trust. Additionally, his proven leadership and experience as a captain in the military, as a volunteer coach and Scoutmaster for decades in our town, as a business manager, a father and school board member are vastly superior to that of his opponent.

While a small group of anti-school naysayers in town are throwing around false numbers and screaming that the sky is falling, the reality is that Jamie and the current board have not only lowered the tax liability on our community, but have also helped address declining enrollment by expanding our pre-K program and support the district’s current efforts to market the schools to new residents.

It is with this that I implore you to join me in supporting the re-election of Jamie Burns. He is the only candidate with the experience and sound judgment to continue to help the district move forward in a responsible, open manner.

David Binkowski Glen Spey, NY

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trict attorney from “making an extrajudicial statement that a lawyer knows… will be disseminated by public communication and will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in the matter.”(Rule 3.6) In other words, don’t say anything that might lead potential jurors to prejudge a defendant.

District attorney Raymond Tonkin violated this code with a recent campaign mailer featuring a photo of Eric Frein, shown with battered face and garbed in jailhouse orange. Within inches of the photo is Tonkin’s boast that he “is the only candidate who has ever prosecuted a murderer.”The juxtaposition of Frein’s photo with Tonkin’s reference to “murderer” could prejudice the jury pool, half of whom received the flyer. Frein’s lawyers quickly jumped on Tonkin’s irresponsible act to request [a] change of venue. This is not the only time that Tonkin has employed such vile tactics, but it is by far the most shameless use of Frein as piranha bait.

He topped this recklessness with his latest mailer in which he labels his opponent a liar—without providing a scintilla of evidence as to what he purports she lies.

Instead, he distorts information about Kelly Gaughan’s history and further claims endorsement by “law enforcement.” Hogwash. He’s been endorsed, not by police or state troopers, but by our sheriff who is charged by the PA Constitution, not to enforce the law, but to “serve process and execute orders… ” In his frenzy to be re-elected, Tonkin has violated the Professional Code of Conduct, sullied the office of district attorney, insulted state troopers with claims of “back-room” dealing, smeared his opponent as a dangerous liar, misled the public and endangered a major murder case. It’s frightening to think what his encore might be if re-elected.

Carrie Thomas Shohola, PA

Gaughan the best for DA Kelly Gaughan is well qualified, my friend, and an excellent Pike County District Attorney candidate. I have no doubt, after knowing her for many years, that she will win this election. My old Jeep proudly displays her campaign signs, as well as my entire corner and street. I have had numerous occasions to speak up for her, relevant to her qualifications—as well as my concerns about Raymond Tonkin—and not one person could refute my arguments. It’s only a question of time before the informed voters of Pike County will proudly welcome her as our new district attorney.

Dr. Bob DeYoung Matamoras, PA

son. The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association does not see it that way, as it has endorsed Kelly Gaughan.

Tonkin says he works hand in hand with law enforcement, but has not received backing by anyone in Pike County law enforcement that has full arrest powers.

Gaughan has 15 years of experience as an attorney and has handled hundreds of cases, involving all areas of civil court, including child custody and divorce. Gaughan files motions before the courts and appears on behalf of her clients almost daily. I have observed Gaughan in court and I am impressed by her strength. She is involved in civic organizations for child advocacy, domestic violence, victims’ support groups and veterans. At a recent memorial service for fallen Pennsylvania State Troopers, Gaughan was there. It was not a campaign stop; the cameras were not there for that reason. It was about caring. Gaughan showed she cares about our law enforcement, the victims of crime and our community.

Knowing both candidates as I do, I will vote for and will support Kelly Gaughan for Pike County District Attorney.

Lieutenant (retired) John P. Clader Blooming Grove, PA

Time for a new DA I am a Democrat and a Pike County resident. Regardless of party affiliation, I think we all want a district attorney who will prosecute all crimes, including child abuse. We want a district attorney who will not sit back and allow our crime rate to continue to increase. We want a district attorney who will try new ways to stop the growing drug epidemic. We want a district attorney who has respect for our law enforcement and veterans. Aside from a conviction rate, which I believe he has manipulated, the current district attorney has nothing to show for his seven years in office. It is time for a change. I am a Democrat who will be writing in Kelly Gaughan for district attorney on May 19.

Roy Borgfeld Bushkill, PA

Remembering Richard Castellano Richard Castaldo Castellano passed away at home over Easter weekend. As a close friend of 15 years, I’d like to memorialize Richard, the superhero/supervillain of Narrowburg, NY. Richard will always hold a place in local history. A guy you loved to hate and hated to love. Before he fell from grace, he held an endearing place in the hearts of many people.

I would just like to ask those of you who had an experience with him, good or bad, to take a moment to remember what we loved about Richard.

Sharlene Kall Damascus, PA

A state trooper for Gaughan

Help available for disadvantaged students

I have been in law enforcement for over 27 years, 25 of which I served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Police. During this time I worked with district attorneys in counties throughout Pennsylvania and many states. From my experience, I know the good ones never kept score of the wins, losses, or conviction rates but, instead, how they made a difference in the lives of the victims in all cases.

The present District Attorney of Pike County, Ray Tonkin, talks a good game about his conviction rate, but he never mentions the many cases where he does not allow charges to be filed. He talks of his homicide conviction rate, but fails to mention the confessions and the ample evidence obtained and provided by the state police during these cases. His recent campaign flyer makes it sound as if only he could prosecute the killer of Cpl. Dick-

Tuition at the University of Pennsylvania for the upcoming (2015-16) term will be $43,838, as announced in the Pennsylvania Gazette, May/June 2015, p. 25. For that term, the average grant—not loan—from Penn will be $43,800, with 47% of undergrads expected to receive needs-based grants. Other Ivy League and highly selective schools will be in lockstep with this schedule, as they always have been.

In other words, financially disadvantaged students are eligible to receive full tuition at our nation’s top colleges and universities if they or their guidance counselors will only apply for it. There can be no excuses for not jumping at these opportunities in resource-rich education.

Anthony Splendora Milford, PA

MIXED GREENS

By Carol Roig

Buyer beware

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ver the past few weeks, American homeowners have learned that millions of square feet of laminated flooring manufactured in China and sold by Lumber Liquidators contain levels of formaldehyde many times higher than the safety standard set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), a standard that will become federal law later this year.

Formaldehyde (CH2O) is found in hundreds of common products including particle board, plywood, permanent press fabrics, carpets, some foam insulation, and shampoos and cosmetics. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), formaldehyde is a cancer hazard and can be fatal if ingested. It can cause severe allergic reactions of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Low-level, long-term exposure can cause asthmalike respiratory problems and skin irritation. It’s easy to understand why consumers are alarmed at the news that their flooring may be off-gassing formaldehyde at levels as high as 20 times the standard developed by CARB. Of course, the discovery that our homes may contain toxic materials is nothing new. In fact, home improvement in the 19th century was positively deadly. For example, the fashion for vivid green wallpapers created a poisoning hazard because arsenic compounds were used to achieve the elusive color. Countless trendy homeowners were sickened by their décor, including Frederick Law Olmstead, who recovered only after abandoning his green-papered bedroom. Wall paints were equally toxic.

To produce white pigment, workers soaked huge sheets of lead in vinegar and scraped or pounded the resulting white powder off the surface. White lead was the base for many other colors that contained additional poisonous compounds. The workers who manufactured, mixed and applied these products suffered the most extreme health effects. Lead poisoning was referred to as “painter’s colic” and the life expectancy in certain building trades was notoriously short. Lead was finally removed from house paint in the U.S. in the 1970s.

Over the years, we’ve realized that numerous other products once considered safe, including asbestos insulation and pressure treated lumber made with chromated copper arsenate, were in fact harmful and should be removed from the market or reformulated.

What struck me as new about the Lumber Liquidators story is the fact that the whistleblowers in this instance are not environmentalists but Wall Street hedge fund managers who grew suspicious of a sudden jump in the company’s stock price and profit margins. Their research led the CBS program “60 Minutes” to investigate whether the Chinese factories working with Lumber Liquidators were knowingly delivering a more cheaply made, noncompliant product falsely labeled as meeting California’s CARB 2 standard, a deception that boosted the company’s profit on sales of the flooring by as much as 10%.

Earlier this month, Lumber Liquidators dropped its Chinese flooring suppliers. But the story still raises bigger questions about corporate accountability and the enforceability of product standards within a complex global supply chain, and brings home the possible consequences to our health. Add to that mix of issues the fact that exports of U.S. forest products to China has risen by 487% in the past five years, and the carbon footprint of transporting these materials becomes equally troubling: why are we shipping raw materials to China and then importing a product that we can and do manufacture here at home in a way that complies with our environmental standards and carries a smaller carbon cost? From a sustainability viewpoint, it really doesn’t add up.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Barryville Farmers’ Market opens

Safe Haven presents ‘The Art of Kindness’

BARRYVILLE, NY — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, opens for its 11th season on Saturday, May 16.

The market is open every Saturday (rain or shine), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 31 and is located at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market.

The Barryville Farmers’ Market supports 16 local entrepreneurs who are farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. They offer seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, cheese, milk, eggs, wine, bread, pastries, jam, herbal teas, handcrafted soap, woodwork, furniture and more.

The market also features a variety of educational events throughout the season.

This year, Laura Silverman of Glutton for Life will host monthly cooking demos, and Sullivan County Master Gardeners will host an herbal oil and vinegar class, among other presentations. For dates and details, visit www.BarryvilleFarmers Market.com.

The 2015 roster of vendors includes Beaver Dam Brook Farm, Eminence Road Farm Winery, Field and Forest, Hilly Acres Farm, Jam Thyme, Mount Pleasant Herbary, Natural Contents Kitchen, Oakworks, Quails R Us, Shohola Workshop, Tonjes Farm Dairy, Trapani Farms and Willow Wisp Organic Farm. New vendors, Cakes and Scones Bakery, Myrtle Avenue Bakehouse and Mo’s Tonics are also joining the line-up this year.

MILFORD, PA — Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. will bring its signature fundraiser, “The Art of Kindness,” to the community on Saturday, May 16, at the Biondo Investment Advisors building, 540 Routes 6 & 209. For the third year in a row, the Biondo Group is generously hosting this distinctive live auction of art. Participants have the opportunity to learn the secrets behind various fine and practical arts from the artists themselves.

There will be wine, beer, live music and light fare starting at 6:30 p.m., with the live auction to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $75 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Safe Haven thanks the generous sponsors who have already committed to making “The Art of Kindness” a success: Amy and Ken Ferris, Karen and Tom Kontizas, Marvin Naftal and Frances Gould Naftal, Maleyne Syracuse and Michael Trenner, and Allison Taylor.

All proceeds from this event benefit Safe Haven’s services for victims of crime and abuse and support its mission to eradicate domestic violence, sexual assault and other serious crimes through prevention, empowerment and the promotion of social justice. To reserve tickets or to learn more about sponsorship, call 570/296-2827, ext. 204.

Pike library donates books to correctional facility

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Diane Riegal, associate professor at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, NY, has been named a regional recipient of the 2015 Accreditation Council for Business Schools Contributed photo and Programs (ACBSP) Teach- Diane Riegel ing Excellence Award. The ACBSP recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom. Riegal will be honored, along with other regional recipients, at the ACBSP Conference 2015, June 12-15 in Philadelphia, PA. She will receive a medallion and a $100 check. As a regional recipient, Riegal is now a candidate for the international award.

MILFORD, PA — In conjunction with the Pike County Correctional Facility Prison Board, the Pike County Public Library was recently able to donate five cases of books for both children and adults to the facility. The donated books are items that have been in the Library’s book sale room for more than two months.

The book donation will largely be used for the prison’s treatment counselors’ popular offender program, “Voices of Hope.” This program is intended to enable offenders to maintain and strengthen the familial bond while they are incarcerated. Both male and female program participants read children’s storybooks into a digital voice recorder. These stories are then copied to a CD and sent to the offender’s family with a greeting card to provide the children of the offender with a personal message and an opportunity to hear the voice of a father, mother, or other close family member. Offenders who exhibit compliance with facility rules and regulations may participate in this program once a month.

Riegel receives teaching excellence award

JEMS meets

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Seen with food collected at ThunderBash, to be distributed by the Federation for the Homless, are Mark Mosher (Suburban Propane), left, Donna Ward (Suburban Propane), Kathy Kreiter (Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless), Harold Tighe (Thunder 102), Mike Sakell (Thunder 102), Anthony Bruno (Monticello Casino and Raceway), Roberta Byron-Lockwood (Sullivan County Visitors Association), Michelle Semerano (Thunder 102), Dawn Ciorciari (Thunder 102), Paul Ciliberto (Thunder 102) and Jenn Desrochers (Thunder 102).

ThunderBash collects food MONTICELLO, NY — On Saturday, May 2, ThunderBash 10 was held at Monticello Casino and Raceway. Concertgoers were asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the concert and drop it at the Suburban Propane truck parked out front. Donations, to benefit area food pantries, filled the bed of the truck.

The next Monday morning, Thunder 102 and Suburban Propane dropped off the donations at the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless. Joining them were Roberta Byron-Lockwood from the Sullivan County Visitors Association and Anthony Bruno of Monticello Casino and Raceway, presenting sponsors of ThunderBash 10.

Donations will be distributed to those in need by the Federation of the Homeless.

Paul Ciliberto, general manager/market manager of Thunder 102 said, “It’s always amazing to see how our ThunderHeads come through. They never cease to amaze us.”

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan, Inc. (JEMS) organization meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church (next to the firehouse.) The next meeting is on Thursday, May 21 The group comprises people of all ages wishing to make improvements within their community. JEMS inspires community pride and supports volunteerism among many area youth organizations. For more information, call 845/482-5354.

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Fallsburg Celebrates poster contest prize winners SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — Many Fallsburg students participated in the county-wide Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling & Drug Abuse Poster Contest sponsored by the Recovery Center, a division of Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County. Mary Elizabeth Kellerman, a 10th-grader at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School, won the prestigious prize for her poster in Spanish; and Stephanie Granados, a fourth grader at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School, composed the Grand Prize winner in English. This year’s theme was “Possibilities are Endless When Choosing to Be Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling and Drug Free.” Shown in the front row are Audrey Nicolai, left, Savannah Doty, Natasha Navas, prize-winner Stephanie Granados and Meylin Canales. In the middle row on the left is Mary Ellen Kellerman, the other prize winner. Next to her are Aliza Santos, Jennifer Davila, Mercedes Lainez Hernandez, Chaine Crowley and Abigail Langeland. In the back row are junior/senior high school art teachers Tobi Magnetico and Ilana Kaufman, Kali Seastrand, Jose Fuentes, Nyasia Harris, Christian Rosales, Momodou Gai, Karen Campos, Victoria Langeland, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School art teacher Maura Pellegrino, and Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz.

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Customers of the Narrowsburg Water District

The NWD has scheduled the Àushing of ¿re hydrants to May 12th, 13th, and 14th from 5AM to 12 Noon. Flushing will verify the proper operation of ¿re hydrants and help maintain water quality in the distribution system. Also at this time main valves will be exercised to ensure their continued operation.

During Àushing you may notice a loss in water pressure or a red discoloration of the water. This will be temporary. Customers are asked to refrain from using water during this period unless absolutely necessary.

Customers are also advised to drain a small portion of water from their hot water heater and check for this discoloration before resuming regular laundry washing.

If you have any questions about your water service please call us at 845-252-7376.

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By Grace Johansen

Susan ‘Sue’ M. Roeder Susan “Sue” M. Roeder of Inverness, FL passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL. She was 70.

Memorial services will be held at the Charles E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness, FL on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Donations can be made to the Delaware Youth Center, PO Box 354, Callicoon, NY 12723, or the charity of your choice.

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By Jane Luchsinger

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Tall Ships and Timber Rafting

Writing Contest Adults (18+), Teens (13-18), and children (12 and under) are invited to write an essay or story based on the theme of the timbering days in the Upper Delaware River Valley, when timber was harvested and floated down the Delaware River to supply masts for tall ships, among the other lumber needs of a growing nation, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

GRAND PRIZE in each age category is two tickets to the Tall Ships Festival in Philadelphia (tallshipsphiladelphia.com).

SECOND PRIZES: Adults: Two tickets to the Delaware Company's History Bus Tour on June 20 Teens: Two tickets to any Main Stage performance at the Forestburgh Playhouse Children: Four tickets to Forestburgh Playhouse's "Shrek" THIRD PRIZES: Adults: Two tour passes to Grey Towers national Historic Site in Milford, PA Teens: Two tour passes to Grey Towers National Historic site in Milford PA Children: Family pass to Fort Delaware

For full entry rules, visit tinyurl.com/lpcvkq7.

All entries should be sent to copyeditor@riverreporter.com by May 27.

Winners will be announced in the June 4th edition of the River Reporter.

Co-sponsored by the Delaware Company, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, and The River Reporter, with support from Forestburgh Playhouse and Grey Towers Heritage Association.

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wo pictures have been combined on this old postcard. On the bottom it reads: “Ice Races and Judges at Lake Huntington, N.Y.” Pictured perhaps circa 1900, it was back in the days when folks made their own fun, and they were often creative about it. The four horse-and-buggies are off and running. The judges seem to have taken their role seriously. They are all dressed up for the occasion. I hope they all met somewhere to warm up after the event!

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

veryone seems to notice the little white church perched on the hill on Route 97, south of town, but how many of us have actually visited this church, one of several registered historic landmarks of our town?

In 1840, when the Town of Tusten was still a part of Lumberland, the local Baptist community organized with a desire to build a church of worship.

The Tusten Settlelment Church was constructed to satisfy this need and was the first church built in Narrowsburg, with the Methodist church to follow in 1856, the Catholic church in 1862 and the Lutheran church in 1869. While the churches located within the hamlet seemed to have thriven, the Settlement Church is no longer used on a regular basis. But it is available for special events such as weddings, etc., and an annual Ecumenical Memorial Day Service. This year the service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 24. Ralph Hubner will be the guest speaker at the church service.

Graveside services honoring our many veterans will be conducted by the Tusten-Highland Veterans of Foreign War. Light refreshments will be offered following the service. This is the perfect opportunity to experience life in our area back in a simpler time.

You may notice the Tusten Settlement Church as you pass, but what you now do not notice is the litter along many of our roadways as a result of all those who participated in the Narrowsburg Beautification Group annual litterpluck event, coordinated with Sullivan County. Thank you to all those that bent over and plucked that debris, with a special thanks to the Steve McGuiness family and friends, not part of the Tusten effort, but still plucked bags of trash from Route 652, removing the eyesores of debris, allowing, for us to traverse roadways with only nature’s beauty surrounding.

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Input sought on Internet survey MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County residents, business owners and visitors are all encouraged to participate in a new survey about broadband Internet and cell phone service that is being conducted by the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management (DPEM). Strong participation in the survey is important to help the county plan, advocate and seek funding for service expansion and improvements.

The survey can be completed on-line at https://surveymonkey.com/s/sullivanbroadband or at the Sullivan County website, co.sullivan.ny.us. Paper copies will be available at town and village halls, public libraries and other venues, and can also be obtained by calling 845/8070527. Paper copies are also being mailed to addresses shown on county coverage

maps as not having access to wireline broadband.

Although the New York State Broadband Office maintains maps showing where people have access to high-speed Internet access, these official maps appear to report that more of Sullivan County has access to service than is actually the case. Additionally, coverage maps do not measure or document other types of information needed for applications to state and federal funding programs, such as the quality of service and how county residents use the Internet. The survey is intended to collect information required to make the case for expanded telecommunications services in Sullivan County.

For more information, call 845/807-0527 or email planning@co.sullivan.ny.us.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Simply Silent Sunday Sitting HONESDALE, PA — If you are an experienced meditator, or a beginner and would like to practice within a supportive group environment, or if you are interested in Zen Buddhist meditation but not the religious services or teachings, or even if you are not interested in Buddhism, but you are interested in meditation, then Simply Silent Sunday Sitting might be perfect for you.

Two Rivers Zen Community (TRZC), 926 Court St., second floor, offers this monthly practice on Sunday, May 17 beginning at 9:25 a.m. Doors open at 9:15.

The half-day sitting session includes

four, 25-minute periods of seated meditation interspersed with five-minute periods of walking meditation. The practice is conducted in silence and there will be no dharma talk or service. Silent extended practice serves to heighten our awareness, deepen practice and to feel the strength of group practice. Everyone is encouraged to participate for the entire session, but you are welcome to join the group for any part of the day. Suggested donation for Sunday programs is $10.

Meditation instruction available upon request. For more information visit tworiv erszen.org.

SUNY Sullivan holds commencement LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan will hold its 51st annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. in the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. Approximately 270 students are expected to graduate this academic year. This year’s class speaker is Noreen Nagy.

Also making remarks this year will be SUNY Sullivan President Dr. Karin Hilgersom, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Sullivan County Legislature Chair Scott

Samuelson and SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees Chairperson Russ Heyman.

Faculty, staff and student SUNY Chancellor’s Awards will also be presented.

In related news, the pinning ceremony for the college’s Nursing and Respiratory Care program graduates will be held in the Seelig Theatre at 10 a.m. on the same day. Approximately 22 nursing students and six respiratory care students are expected to graduate.

‘Having Both Wings’ at Universalist meeting BEACH LAKE, PA — At the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meeting on Sunday, May 17, visiting minister Mary Tiebout will give a presentation, “Having Both Wings.” Tiebout says, “This Sunday, between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, we are drawn to flowers scented with love and loss. A good teacher, Martin Prechtel, writes that without grief, violence grows, and without praise,

beauty cannot take wing.” The meeting takes place at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. A social time and refreshments will follow the service. For directions see www.uduuf.org/ directions.

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HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP), in conjunction with the University of Scranton, Small Business Development Center, will host “Assertiveness Training,” a free seminar, on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the lower-level, large-group room at Wayne Bank, 717 Main St. The bank, a GHP member, is the sponsor.

The seminar is presented by Donna Simpson, consultant manager of the Small Business Development Center.

Learn the difference between being assertive and aggressive, uncover helpful hints for assertive behavior and improve your personal assertiveness.

You do not have to be a Honesdale business person or GHP member to attend.

Pre-registration is required by May 22 and seating is limited. Call 570/253-5492 or email ghp@visithonesdalepa.com.

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• Don’t let a so-called “advisor” pressure you into sharing personal or financial details. He or she could be a fraudster.

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• Check your credit report at least one a year to ensure no new credit cards or accounts have been opened by criminals in your name. To receive a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.annualcreditreport.com, or call 877/322-8228.

• Never rush into a financial decision. Ask for details in writing.

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Golf tournaments Knights of Columbus 9th annual golf outing PORT JERVIS, NY AND MATAMORAS, PA — Golfers are wanted to participate in the Knights of Columbus Council #471 & #13935 golf outing, a charitable event presented by the Port Jervis and Matamoras-Milford councils of the Knights of Columbus. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, at High Point Golf Course in Montague, NJ. The event features numerous prizes and contests. Registeration takes place at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12 noon and lunch provided on the course. There will be a dinner immediately following at the Erie Trackside in Port Jervis. The cost is $110 per golfer or $100 if paid by May 15. Sponsors are also needed. Call Harry Beals, 570/2967472; Bob Dennington, 845/858-5991; Steve Riordan, 845/629-3642; or John Sybrandy, 570/491-4495.

Jeff Lions tournament at Swan Lake JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Jeffersonville Lion’s Club will sponsor its annual golf tournament at the Swan Lake Golf Course on Sunday, June 7. A fee of $70 will cover a golf cart, greens fees, and a dinner afterward, and allows you to compete with some of the area’s best golfers. Tee time is 1 p.m.

Call Douglas Immoor at 845/482-4061 to sponsor a hole for $50 and to sign up.

Fallsburg Lions’ Alan Steingart Memorial SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — On Sunday, June 14, the Town of Fallsburg Lions will sponsor its annual Alan Steingart Memorial Golf Tournament, to benefit Catskill Regional Medical Center. The format will be a scramble and the day will begin at 12 noon at the Tarry Brae Clubhouse with registration and lunch. At 1 p.m. there will be a shot-gun tee off. Refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Following the tournament will be an awards dinner, where awards will be given to the winners in several different categories, including team scramble, team scratch, long drive, and closest-tothe-pin for both men and women. There will be a hole-in-one car sponsored by Robert Green Auto and Truck Dealerships on one of the par-three holes.

The cost is $95 per player ($85 per player with Town of Fallsburg Golf Membership). New this year, a corporate sponsorship will be available at a cost of $500 and includes a Gold Tee Ad and golf for four players in the tournament. Extra dinner tickets will be available for $25 each. Call 845/434-4321.

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Pets in general can be quite mischievous and inquisitive. Dogs are a very good example of this. Because they find insects interesting, they frequently stick their noses in bushes and flowerbeds to investigate. The result is that they are often stung on their nose or face. The stings of bees, wasps and hornets as well as bites from ants and spiders can cause great trouble for your dog.

Insect venom causes a variety of problems ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening shock. Prompt action may help in alleviating some of these reactions. The most important thing to consider is that first aid is crucial at the time of an incident, but prompt and thorough medical attention is just as important if not more so.

What do I do when a bug stings my dog? • Be quick to recognize if your dog is suddenly pawing at its face, licking its paw, or a body part begins to swell. In these cases, you should suspect an insect bite. • Identify the insect if possible (without causing harm to yourself) • In the case of a bee sting, look for the stinger. Bees are the only insects that leave their stingers in their victims.

The stingers continue to secrete venom, so removing them may reduce the amount of toxin exposure. To remove the stinger uses a credit card to scrape over the area to flick it off. DO NOT USE TWEEZERS. They can cause more of the venom to be absorbed. • Soothe bite sites by making a thick paste of baking soda and water. If there are multiple bites/stings, a soothing oatmeal bath may also help. • Apply an ice pack to the affected area for 10 minutes to reduce swelling. A bag of frozen peas serves as a very handy ice pack for individual bites. You can also use a cooled towel for large areas.

• Prevent allergic reaction by giving oral antihistamine (diphenhydramine). Be sure to contact your family veterinarian for proper dosing prior to giving any medications.

Like people, some dogs develop hypersensitivity, becoming severely allergic to insect stings or bites. The degree of reaction varies depending on the dog’s immune system and the bites or stings. Allergic reactions usually occur within 20 minutes of the bite but may be delayed for hours.

It is very important to take your dog promptly to the veterinary hospital or nearest emergency clinic at the first signs of: • Severe swelling around the head and neck • Hives on any part of the body. (Hives appear as bumps under the skin that raise the hair.) • Difficulty breathing or wheezing • Excessive drooling • Vomiting or diarrhea • Seizures Urgent attention at home and by a veterinarian is very important to ensure a fast recovery of your dog. In addition to antihistamines, your veterinarian may give your dog corticosteroids or epinephrine to address allergic shock. In some cases, the doctor may administer IV fluid to stabilize your pet as well as provide oxygen to aid in breathing. Some blood tests may need to be performed to assess organ function. The length of hospitalization stay depends on how quickly your dog responds to therapy, but hospital visits can last one to two days.

In summary, if your pet is exposed to an insect sting or bite be sure to get veterinary attention quickly.

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EFFERSONVILLE, NY — There will be a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats sponsored by the Jeffersonville Lion’s Club on Tuesday, May 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jeffersonville Firehouse. The cost is $6 per pet. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.

In order to receive a three-year rabies vaccination you must have official written proof of previous vaccination. Call 845/482-3330.

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AYNE COUNTY, PA — Rabies clinics will be held during the remainder of May at the following locations: Beach Lake Fire Hall, Tuesday, May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., Greene-Dreher-Sterling (GDS) Fairgrounds, Wednesday, May 20 in Newfoundland from 5 to 7 p.m., Pleasant Mount Fire Hall, Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 7 p.m., and the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Honesdale, Thursday, May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. A donation of $8 per pet is requested.

Proceeds benefit Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale. Call 570/253-4037 for information.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

Monticello’s Shane Jones infuses his art with healing

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rowing up, Shane never gave much thought to skin color. His father and mother had a variety of friends, and ethnicity never entered into it. He lived on a block in Monticello with friends and neighbors of every stripe—African American like himself, Latino, white. Likewise, in the schools he attended, Cooke Elementary and Monticello High School. In the classroom, “just being together,” at parties, in the cafeteria and on athletic teams, diversity was the norm.

A few years later, he was in for a shock. As a teen, he had gone to Evergreen Housing Projects in Monticello for a basketball game and all the spectators were AfroAmerican. He had never seen so many faces of one color, at one time, in one place. Only the athletes were a mixed group. This was an eye-opener.

Now 26, his character shaped by early experiences at home and with peers, Shane strives to create harmony in a society that is often racially divisive. Shane personifies the musical adage expressed in the Broadway show, “South Pacific”: “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear… of people whose skin is a different shade…” He was taught to love and accept, his statements resonating with the hope of Martin Luther King that one day people will be judged by the “content of their character, and not the color of their skin.”

He said, “When you look at a person’s color, you are looking at it from the wrong angle. You need to look at it from the inside out.

“When you operate from the heart, everyone is the same; you operate from love. The brain can have negative thoughts, prejudices. Our brains make us different.

It’s what’s in your own heart that makes you count. No matter what anybody does to you, you can’t let them, or the past, or evil people change what’s in your heart, no matter how they treat you.

“The good people are more powerful than the bad, even if outnumbered, because love is stronger than hate. A lot of news you get from social media, TV, newspapers, is full of anger and violence. But, now is the time to flip it, to show the other side of reality.”

This is Shane’s message, and his mission is to spread it as a rap performer. The seeds of his career as a rapper were sown early on, when he was seven and started writ-

ing poetry. By age 12, he set the words to a beat. A few years later, while attending SUNY Sullivan, he met rappers from Harlem and the Bronx. They excited his imagination and inspired him.

But while their words spoke of getting high on drugs, his spoke of “getting high on life.” He relates that as he matured, his “horizons expanded.” He “had seen plenty of bad things, and wanted to approach it differently.” He wanted something “more soothing” than most rap, something that would heal:

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“Early in the sun rise shine like gold recharging life seem like when your positive the matrix ain’t a need in life past time was cloudy now Im on a clearer route flipping on that good energy change the way I steer in life blinker flashing to the right Nubian not African…”

Rapping these words, his luminous, dark eyes and sculpted features rivet the attention with their Nubian beauty. His lithe, tall frame moves with the swift precision of an athlete and the grace of a dancer.

And, recently, he has been on stage in Atlanta, Baltimore, South Carolina and Kutsher’s, and on April 23, in Secaucus, NJ. His recording label is Starlite Entertainment.

Making a go of it in the arts can be tough. But his

family life, in which both parents worked hard to support their four children, with strict discipline and a nononsense attitude toward meeting responsibilities, has given Shane a firm anchor.

Shane not only raps his principles of healing and helping, he lives them each day: a few years back, he had just seated himself on a subway train in the Bronx when he noticed that the woman sitting opposite had bare feet, no shoes, no socks. He looked around and saw that none of his fellow passengers had taken notice. He contemplated saying something, but knew they would shrug her off with something like, “She probably sold her shoes to buy drugs.” So without uttering a word, he removed his own shoes and gave them to her, as he departed the train.

Leaving the subway station, he walked shoeless into the chilly autumn night to get his car.

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‘Riverfest: 25 Years” at Loft Gallery NARROWSBURG, NY — “Riverfest: 25 Years,” a retrospective exhibit of approximately 50 posters from 25 years of Riverfest, opens with a reception on Friday, May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Loft Gallery, 37 Main St. The exhibit will be on view through June 6.

Twenty-five years ago, the first Riverfest, billed as a music, art and environmental festival, came to Main Street. Festival goers were treated to performances by the Hellbenders and campers from French Woods Performing Arts Summer Camp.

There were pony rides and a petting zoo.

Original work by artists and craftspeople was highlighted. Information about the river and the region abounded.

This year’s Riverfest, the 25th annual event, will be held on Sunday, July 26, with the now-classic dog parade, music on the bandstand, local crafts, environmental displays and—of course—art.

Ever since it debuted in 1992, Riverfest’s poster auction has been its centerpiece.

Local artists are invited to create artwork painted or mounted on a Riverfest poster, and the posters are auctioned off in a lively and sometimes thrilling display. Proceeds benefit programs of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. In 1992, a dozen posters were auctioned off; in 2014, over five dozen posters were sold. The posters on view are on loan from private collections.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 845/252-7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

NARROWSBURG, NY — “Structures,” an exhibit of paintings, drawings, and sculpture by Laura Borneman, opens with a reception on Friday, May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery at 37 Main St. The exhibit will be on view through June 6.

Contributed photo “My work beArtwork by Laura gins with ob- Borneman servation of my surroundings, both on a visual level, but also surveying the cultural landscape of wherever I am living,” said Borneman. “I found early on that my training in classical forms felt too restrictive, and I soon began to abstract forms and create images that were based on what I was looking at or experiencing.”

Borneman currently works in several mediums, including sculpture, painting and drawing, allowing her the freedom to explore the psychological aspects of interior space, whether it be imaginative or reflective of actual structures.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 845/252-7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

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HAWLEY, PA — The Celtic fusion band Ocean comes to Hawley on Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. “Ocean is the East Coast’s premiere Celtic fusion band. The Washington Post has called their show ‘nothing short of spellbinding,’ and with over 20 Washington Area Music Awards, this concert is sure to amaze… Ocean is where ancient ballads meet cutting-edge electronics, where the Bagpipes meet the Beatles, and where fans of all generations and musical tastes can enjoy the same,” says Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. Concerts and shows take COVER YOUR WORLD FLOORING, Inc. Home of the Free Monthly Carpet Remnant Giveaway place in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill Local (570) 251-2538 817 Main Street located on the ground TOLL FREE 1-877-68-COVER Honesdale, PA. 18431 floor at 8 Silk Mill Dr. PROUDLY SERVING HONESDALE AND TRI-STATE AREA FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS Tickets cost $16 to $22, PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION OF depending on how ear* Area Rugs and In Stock Remnants * Carpet - Residential & Commercial ly they are purchased. * Armstrong Ceilings * Hardwood - Solid & Engineered They can be purchased Wood, Metal, and Classic Drop * Luxury Vinyl Tiles & Sheet Vinyl in advance at www.har * Kitchen Cabinets and * Ceramic Tile Bathroom Vanities monypresents.com or in * Laminate and Cork * Granite Counters person at AMSkier Insur* Siding, Decking, Railing Systems * Installation Tools & Supplies ance Agency, located at * Hardwood Refinishing for Contractors 209 Main Ave. Call 570/ * Kirsch Window Treatments * We Also Have Products for 588-8077. that Do-It-Yourselfer

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Books & Brews discusses ‘Unorthodox’

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The Left Bank in Liberty presents “Six Decades: the Art of Ron Lusker,” at 59 North Main St.

The art of Ron Lusker at Left Bank LIBERTY, NY — You are invited to follow an intimate journey of Ron Lusker over his lifetime, from realism, as seen in his early portraits, through various art forms, technical experiments, inventions, in Lusker’s personal search, to the non-representational art of his recent spirit-scapes. The exhibit will open May 15 and continue through the summer at The Left Bank, 59 North Main St. It will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Lusker’s estate has followed his lead and designates the proceeds of the exhibition to benefit local wounded veterans.

Although Lusker did not serve, despite the persuasions of his older brothers, both career military men, he loved his country, contributed to Veteran services throughout the U.S., and recently constructed and dedicated a group of outdoor sculptures to Wounded Warriors and to his brothers.

Proceeds from art sales will go toward the purchase of a hyperbaric unit for local veterans suffering from PTSD; and, working with M&M Auto Group in Liberty, to offer traction mobility to handicapped veterans.

For more information, email marilyn. liberty@outlook.co or call 845/857-8208.

‘Scenes from the Attic’ CALLICOON, NY — Callicoon Trading at 26 Upper Main St. will host “Scenes from the Attic,” an exhibit of the work of Brandi Merolla, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Merolla juxtaposes collectibles she accumulated from yard sales, thrift shops and auctions with backdrops of old paintings, vintage postcards and Victorian prints. The figurines, cultural icons, children’s toys and other kitsch objects are combined in surreal compositions, so that unlikely relationships emerge—to engaging and fantastical effect. Also on view will be assemblage sculpture by Ramona Jan. Using vintage dolls’ heads and other found objects, Jan pairs the practical with the absurd in her “lampheads” lighting work, which have been featured in Steampunk Magazine. Call 845/8879017.

MONTICELLO, NY — Books & Brews will meet on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Brew in Rock Hill, to discuss “Unorthodox,” by Deborah Feldman, a memoir about a young woman who grew in a Satmar Hasidic community, her struggles living within that community, and her decision to leave.

Books & Brews is a discussion group run through the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. Each month, the group meets at a different local bar or restaurant to discuss a book while enjoying food and drink. Copies of discussion books are available at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 393 Broadway.

For updates on books and locations for Books & Brews, visit www.ebcrawfordli brary.org.

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Cricket Tell the Weather at Tusten Theatre NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance presents Cricket Tell the Weather, a Brooklyn-based string band with its roots deep in the bluegrass tradition, May 16 at 8 p.m. at the Tusten Theatre at 210 Bridge St. Winners of the 2013 FreshGrass Award, Cricket combines indie folk songwriting and traditional bluegrass instruments.

Award-winning songwriter Andrea Asprelli (fiddle) came to the East Coast from Colorado’s Front Range, and was shaped by local bluegrass communities scattered across Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, before co-founding Cricket Tell the Weather and setting up shop in Brooklyn, NY. Winner of the 2011 Podunk Songwriting Competition, Asprelli is joined by Doug Goldstein on banjo, Jeff Picker on guitar, Sam Weber on bass and Dave Goldenberg on mandolin.

Tickets cost $18 at the door; $15 in advance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show time is at 8 p.m. Visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

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Down the Rabbit Hole returns to Cooperage

Party at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — On Friday, May 15, there will be a ‘Cause it’s Sprung! party at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. The celebration will take place in the pocket park in front of The Cooperage and will run from 5 to 8 p.m.

There will be food, brews, friends and games. The Cooperage Café will be open.

Members of The Cooperage crew will be grilling up some gourmet burgers (made with local, grass-fed beef). There will

also be a cash bar where you can grab a local brew (or two). Popcorn and fruit juice will also be available.

Games will include giant Jenga™, corn hole, ladder golf and maybe event Quoits.

There will also be some old-fashioned fun: classic picnic games like spoon races, three-legged races and, of course, an egg toss.

Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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An interactive exhibit at Time and the Valleys Museum allows children to learn about the importance of water, and how the struggle over water has shaped the history of our region.

Congrats to all the winners!

Time and the Valleys Museum opens for season

Forestburgh Playhouse Dinner Date Winners (dinner and cabaret from July 28th August 9th) Mary Lu Smith, Rachel Onorevole, Chris Klein Forestburgh Playhouse Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Shrek The Musical: Joanne Weners, Paul Letendre, Barbara Robish, Kenneth Dunlap, Sue Goodrich Wayne County Fair Winners: Prize Basket ȴlled with a t-shirt, admission tickets, concert tickets and more: Cassandra Kobrick, Judy Coger, Rob Sapulding, Cindy Carlinghouse and Gary Brandt Delaware County Fair: GRAND PRIZE: pair of trackside tickets for Parmalee and Jana Kramer at the fair on Saturday, August 22nd, plus a pair of meet & greets and admission tickets – Frank Croner 2nd Place Winners - Trackside Tickets for Parmalee & Jana Kramer and a pair admission tickets; Patty Kennett and Dave Purdy Animal Hospital of Sullivan County – Flat Screen TV Winner: Sandra Bragg CD Trips, LLC – family 4-pack of tickets to the Subway Series on September 19th: Laurie Bruggemann Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Pair of M&M Auto Group Country MEGA TICKETS – Lori Brown

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Time and the Valleys Museum opens for the season Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 and 24, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Opening weekend includes discounts in the museum shop and hourly tours of the museum’s exhibitions.

The Museum is open from Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. through Labor Day, and weekends, 12 noon to 4 p.m., until Thanksgiving. For more information about this museum, see this week’s insert, Upper Delaware Magazine.

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‘Swan Lake’ ballet to be performed

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday May 16th, right after the 4:30 mass

Knight’s of Columbus German Dinner Holy Cross Church St. Joseph Hall Callicoon Complete dinner, Loin of pork, red potatoes, dressing, apple sauce, red cabbage, sauerkraut Desserts, $12.00 adults, $7 kids, children under 7 free Reservations taken till May 10.

Pay at door or make reservations by sending check made out to K of C Council 4478 to James Henke, PO Box 215, Callicoon, NY 12723.

Please indicate the number of adults and youth in your party

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HONESDALE, PA — An interactive workshop that celebrates creativity, Down the Rabbit Hole, will return to The Cooperage on Saturday, March 16. There will be two workshops: the 10 to 11 a.m. workshop will be best suited for kids ages seven to 12, while the 11 to 11:30 a.m. slot will be suitable for ages two to six. Parents, please stay with your kids.

The workshop will be led by Hana Marritz, a local artist and the author of seven award-winning children’s books about nature. It is a celebration of creativity, in which participants explore and express their intrinsic artistry and brilliance through drumming, dancing, singing, drawing and journeying into their imagination. Participants are encouraged to bring drums and rattles. Suggested donation is $10 per family. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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MILFORD, PA — Pictured in the photo is Marissa Sternfeld, who will be dancing the role of Odette in The Delaware Valley Dance Company’s full-length production of the classic ballet, “Swan Lake.”

There will be two performances at 12 noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 at Delaware Valley High School. For ticket information, contact The Dance Center at 845/856-3373.

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

A star is born W

ith Mother’s Day on the horizon last weekend, I thought things would be pretty quiet for me and the pup as I perused the events (www.riverreporter.com/where-when) scheduled throughout the Upper Delaware River region. I saw that I had plans to attend (and photograph) the fourth annual Allyson Whitney 5k run/walk (www.allysonwhitney.org) in Kauneonga Lake (check it out on our Facebook page), and made note of the fact that the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA, www.scva.net) would be hosting a Disney Institute Experience seminar at SUNY Sullivan with guest speaker Bill Dustin (www.mvcc. edu) in conjunction with its annual literature exchange, held each year to give business owners an opportunity to swap information cards to share at their business locations. Since the SCVA had promised lunch, I was on board for that (even scored a doggy bag!) and grabbed the opportunity to schmooze with many of the local entrepreneurs who help to make the Catskills shine.

In addition, I had gotten a note from international singing sensation Patti Greco (www.pattigrecosunshine.com) suggesting that I check out the opening act at the Rivoli Theatre (www.scdw.net) slated to

Scouting locations for his band’s first album cover, Bethel, NY’s Shlomo Franklin, top, strikes a pose with the guys.

More than 900 registrants and 130 volunteers took part in the fourth annual Allyson Whitney 5k run/walk in Kauneonga Lake last weekend.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Sullivan County’s own Patti Greco-Sunshine wowed the audience at the Rivoli Theatre with her signature style. appear with her last Friday night. “This young man is beyond amazing!” Patti enthused in her email. I had heard his name (Shlomo is hard to forget) around town, but not his music (www.shlomofranklin. com), so looked him up online.

“Franklin grew up on a farm milking cows in Bethel, NY and soon developed his own style of music inspired by the neighboring grounds of the Woodstock music festival,” it said. “Hmm,” I mused.

“A local boy, born and raised in our own back yard!” Hesitant to commit, I read further. “His musical influence includes Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Nirvana and Johnny Cash.” Thinking that an eclectic mix, my interest was piqued enough to make a reservation and head for South Fallsburg, NY, camera (and dog) at my side.

Greco was incredible, as always. Like a fine wine, her act continues to evolve, while her voice and technique grow stronger with every appearance. This woman gives new meaning to the word “entertainer,” and if you’ve never caught her show, run, don’t walk, to her next performance (www.villaroma.com). This powerhouse performer is a force to be reck-

oned with, and her highly stylized interpretation of some of the world’s greatest songs (“Where the Boys Are,” “Leavin’ on a Jet Plane,” “The Autumn Leaves”) is music to my ears. Just sayin’.

On the flip side, Greco’s advice to catch Shlomo Franklin was on the money. Not entirely knowing what to expect, I had reserved judgment, but it was impossible to ignore the fact that this guy is going places (his first CD is being recorded now) and beyond cool that his career was born here. “We’re grateful to be a part of this fundraiser. This [The Rivoli] is one of the coolest venues we’ve played, and I grew up nearby. It humbles me to be able to present my music here at home,” he said, before launching into a set of all-original, unbelievably well crafted songs, each of which was instantly memorable and beautifully rounded out by fellow musicians Allen Glenn (drums) and Joe Miller (guitar). These fellows are all in their early 20s, and Franklin’s compositions are (IMHO) complex, incredibly well written and bound for glory. While tough to choose (I went home singing to the pup) a few stand-out numbers included “Bird in the Hand,” “In Bed by Midnight,” “Come

Around the Bend,” the highly hummable “Funny Boy” and the soon-to-be smash single “Hold Up That Train,” with which drummer Glenn brought the house down, as Franklin shone like the rising star that he is.

I absolutely love getting in on the ground floor of emerging talent, especially if the performer is home grown, so I snapped a lot of pics (they’ll be worth money one day very soon) and thanked Patti profusely for pointing me in Franklin’s direction.

In fact, I was so impressed, that upon hearing Franklin would be performing the next night (www.dancingcatsaloon. com) with another local incandescent performer (www.sarahulse.com), I immediately made plans to hear him and the boys again in his home town of Bethel.

“Wow, you came back for more?” Franklin asked when he saw the Wonder Dog sashay up to him. “It’s only just begun,” I responded. “I”m already your biggest fan and I want to be able to tell folks that I was in the house when a star was born.” Don’t take my word for it. Shlomo is scheduled to appear in Liberty, NY (www.downtownbarn.com) June 6. You’re welcome.

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The River Reporter’s 20th

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., May 14

Barryville Farmers’ Market

Travel program for students information meeting

MIDDLETOWN — People to People Travel Program for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 informational meeting at the Galleria Mall, Community Rm., food court level, 6pm. Going Down Under for an Authentic Australian Adventure in the summer of 2016. For general info: www.peopletopeople.com/find-a-trip/ all-programs.

Fri., May 15 “Riverfest: 25 Years,” a retrospective exhibit of posters

NARROWSBURG — “Riverfest: 25 Years,” a retrospective exhibit of approximately 50 posters from 25 years of Riverfest, opens with a reception at the Delaware Arts Center’s Loft Gallery, 7-9pm.

The exhibit will be on view through June 6. Come and take a look at the fanciful, fabulous posters that have been created over the decades. 845/252-7576.

Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, will offer Healthy Choices, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at the Bethel Nutrition Site, from 10am12:30pm. Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition. 845/807-0257.

Farming with kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc.

Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

John DiLeo and LGBTQ film weekend

MILFORD — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) presents John DiLeo, author and film historian, at 2pm. This same weekend, May 15th through 17th the UDGLBT will also be having a free GBLTQ film weekend. www.udglbt.org.

Spring party at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — ‘Cause it’s Sprung! a party at The Cooperage, outside in the pocket park, 5-8pm. Food, games, and local beers. Grass-fed hamburgers with local cheese, onion, and greens on a Beach Lake Bakery bun. Classic picnic games like three-legged race and an egg toss. For the whole family. 570/2532020.

BARRYVILLE — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm.

Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Breakfast to support veterans

WURTSBORO — All-you-can-eat breakfast at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast chow line prepared and served by veterans including Gulf War veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans throughout Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/888-4958.

Celtic folk rock: Ocean Quartet

HAWLEY — Ocean Quartet plays Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm.

Ocean is where ancient ballads meet delicious pop grooves, and where fans of all generations and musical tastes can enjoy the same concert. Tickets: $15$22. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Creativity workshops for children

HONESDALE — “Down the Rabbit Hole”, an interactive workshop that celebrates creativity, at The Cooperage. There will be two workshops: 10-11am for kids ages 7 to 12, and 11-11:30am for ages 2 to 6. Parents, please stay with your kids.

Led by Hana Marritz, a local artist and the author of seven award-winning children’s books.

Farming with kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc.

Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

Health and chidlren’s craft fair

CALLICOON — Catskill Regional Medical Center Health and Children’s Craft Fair at the Grover Hermann Hospital, from 8am-2pm. Craft vendors, flea market, children’s activities and prizes, bake sale, raffles, tricky tray and more.

845/932-8487.

Jeff Raught at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Honesdale native Jeff Raught at The Cooperage, 7:30pm. An evening of songs and stories that you will long remember. BYOB. Donations collected at the door. 570/253-2020.

John DiLeo and LGBTQ film weekend

Sat., May 16

MILFORD — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) presents John DiLeo, author and film historian, at 2pm. This same weekend, May 15th through 17th the UDGLBT will also be having a free GBLTQ Film weekend. www.udglbt.org.

Art class: Landscape

Kingfisher Project at Wellness Day

WURTSBORO — Sandy Spitzer teaches a class on “Painting a Small Landscape” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 10am-12:30pm. Cost is $25. For more information and to register, email info@ waagallery.org.

Ask Audubon at Garden Day

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Ask Sullivan County Audubon your bird and butterfly questions at Garden Day. Come see what your local Audubon does while taking in this Garden Day celebration, complete with garden vendors and lecturers at the Catskill Art Society. Carolyn Summers speaks at 1pm on native gardening. www.livingstonmanor.org.

FALLSBURG — The award-winning Kingfisher Project will participate in Fallsburg’s Annual Wellness Fair at the Fallsburg High School, 9am-12 noon.

Created at radio station WJFF, Kingfisher aims to educate the public and encourage people to become involved with combatting the heroin epidemic.

845/434-6800, ext. 2212.

Livingston Manor Garden Day

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Garden Day held along the sidewalks of Main Street with free lectures offered at the Catskill Art Society, 10am-5pm. Rain or shine.

Vendors with birdhouses, wind chimes, planters, plants, tools, gloves, hats, solar lighting, and honey and maple products.

Raffles and food. 845/439-3567.

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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (R) • MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 3D (R) PITCH PERFECT 2 (PG-13) • HOT PURSUIT (PG-13) AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (PG-13) PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 (PG)

Manchester Library book sale

EQUINUNK — Monthly book sale on third Saturday every month now until November and the first Saturday of December, 9am-12 noon. Paperback books $.25, hard-cover books $.50, Amazon sale books as marked. 570/224-4173.

Music Night

PHILLIPSPORT — Music Night at Phillipsport Community Center. Special benefit to honor the Summitville Fire Department. Featuring Kevin McDaniel with Chris Cernak. Donation: $2. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Rd. to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Roast pork dinner

CALLICOON — The Knights of Columbus holds a roast pork dinner at Holy Cross Church at 5:30pm. Cost: adults $12, children ages 7-15 $7, children under 6 free. Dinner includes roast pork, potatoes, apple sauce, almond green beans, beer, soda, coffee and dessert.

50/50 raffle, music and fun.

‘Scenes from the Attic’

CALLICOON — Photography exhibition by Brandi Merolla and assemblage sculpture by Ramona Jan opening reception at Callicoon Trading, 5-8pm. On display until June 21. 845/887-9017.

Sun., May 17 Boy Scouts breakfast buffet

GLEN SPEY — Boy Scout Troop 102 of Glen Spey holds its annual breakfast buffet at the Lumberland Senior Center, 7-11am. Tickets cost $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and children under 8 years of age.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets Association’s weekly market at Callicoon Creek Park on Audrey Dorer Drive, 11am-2pm. The market now has 35 individual vendors with a variety of products. 888/270-2015.

Country Jamboree

EQUINUNK — Country Jamboree at Indian Head Camp, 12 noon. Live band, DJ, square/line dancing, raffle drawing, penny social, face painting, food available. Admission: $5, under 12 free. Benefits the pediatric services at Geisinger Medical Center, through Miracle Network Telethon. 570/224-4048.

Free bird walk

Spring Classics

MILFORD — The Delaware Valley Choral Society performs “Spring Classics” at Delaware Valley High School, 2:30 pm. Works featured include Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus, Handel’s Chandos Anthem No. 4, and Schubert’s Mass in A-flat. Full symphony orchestra accompanies chorus. Guest appearance: Dingman Delaware Children’s Choir. $15 adults, $10 students.

HONESDALE — Argentine Tango at The Cooperage, 3-6pm. NEPA Tango in the Tent presents an introductory workshop; learn the basic steps of Argentine Tango and then dance. Watch the movie “Tango.” 570/253-2020.

Tue., May 19 Trip to Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania

REGION — Trip to Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania in Wellsboro, PA from June 9 to 11. 3 days, 2 nights. Cost: $580 single, $435 double, $390 triple. Sign up.

Pay in full by May 19. Sponsored by Lumberland Senior Center.845/856-1464.

Wed., May 20 Books and Brews discussion

ROCK HILL — Books and Brew, a book discussion group run through the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library in Monticello, will meet at Brew in Rock Hill to discuss “Unorthodox” by Deborah Feldman, 7pm. The book is a memoir about a young woman who grew up in a Hasidic community. 845/794-4660 ext. 8.

Senior fall prevention program

HAWLEY — The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging’s PrimeTime Health program is hosting a workshop about reducing falls. Held at the Hawley Senior Center, 10am-2pm. The workshop is designed to help older adults make their homes safer, manage their medicines and learn how to improve their strength and balance. Register: 570/253-4262.

Thurs., May 21 JEMS meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan, Inc. (JEMS) organization meets in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, 7pm. JEMS inspires community pride and supports volunteerism among many of the area youth organizations. 845/482-5354.

SWAN LAKE — Ladies Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Rd., 10am-2pm.

May 22 is bag day. 845/292-7554.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Rd. to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

570-729-7402 Mon.–Fri. 8am-6:00pm Sat. 8am-3:00pm

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CALLICOON THEATER Adults $9.50 - Children $6 • Mon & Mat Adults $7.50 • Children $6 20% discount for active duty personnel & veterans with current military or veterans ID

Friday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 19

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

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Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo

Fri. 7:30, Sat & Sun 2 & 7:30; Mon. & Tues. 7:30, Closed Wed, Thurs 845-887-4460 www.callicoontheater.com Callicoon, N.Y.

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MATAMORAS — All veterans are invited to the meeting of the River Valley Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30pm.

Hike to Gobbler’s Knob

MILFORD — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) presents John DiLeo, author and film historian, at 2pm. This same weekend, May 15 through 17, UDGLBT also holds a free GBLTQ film weekend. www.udglbt.org.

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Order of the Eastern Star meeting

Roast pork dinner

John DiLeo and LGBTQ film weekend

BILL CASE POLARIS SALES & SERVICE

Tango workshop and film

BETHEL — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a free bird walk on the woodland trail at their office in Bethel, 8:30-10am. Learn about what you see and hear on the trail, and help collect data about the birds found on the property. RSVP: 845/583-1010.

WESTBROOKVILLE — Basha Kill Area Association sponsors a hike at the DEC fishing platform, 10am. Trail gains 450 vertical feet to the Knob, which is almost 1,000 feet high. Very scenic views from Shawangunk Ridge. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water. Take Rte. 209 to East 163/61 to Indian Orchard Rd. (South Rd.). www. thebashakill.org.

WARNING: ATV's can be hazardous to operate.

These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: always wear a helmet and other protective clothing. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt driving. Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-328-9975.

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Roast pork dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:30-7pm. Adults $10, children $6.

Benefits the Delaware-Sullivan Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

Rummage sale

Fri., May 22 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, offers Healthy Choices, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at the Bethel Nutrition Site, 10am-12:30pm. Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers. 845/807-0257.

Voted TRR Readers BEST LANDSCAPER 2003-2014

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570-224-6405 366 Swago Rd. • Damascus, PA www.maciejewskilandscaping.com

Specializing in: Cultural Stone for Foundations and Fireplaces • Lawn Installation Tree Planting • Drainage • Retaining Walls • Patios and Walkways Landscaping around Pools • Irrigation • Landscape Lighting

MARSHALL’S HILLTOP HOBBIES R/C CAR & TRUCK RACING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6PM FIGURE 8 ON THE INDOOR CARPET!

Rummage sale

FULLY STOCKED HOBBY SHOP

Yard sale

ROUTE 652, HONESDALE PA (ACROSS FROM RTS TRUCK CENTER)

SWAN LAKE — Bag Day at Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Rd., 10am-2pm.

DAMASCUS — Yard/Craft/Merchandise Sale at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., 9am-3pm. Inside and out. Vendors welcome: $10 per day per space. For info or vendor app call Hedy at 570/224-4377.

CARS, TRUCKS, TRAINS, PLANES, ACCESSORIES & MORE WWW.MARSHALLSHILLTOPHOBBIES.COM

(570)729-7458

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Service Directory

Call to advertise: 845-252-7414 Deadline: Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

Affordable Dentistry

Builder

Equipment & Tool Repair

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

Storage

DENTURES $499.00 each & up EXTRACTIONS with DENTURES 150.00 each & up CAPS $500.00 & up Call for appointment

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

Your lock - your key - low monthly rates, various sizes to suit your needs.

Route 371 East, Rileyville, PA 570-224-6284

TED KILLE

Exterminating

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

Plumbing & Heating

Stoves

SOUTH FALLSBURG DENTAL

5203 Main St., Rt. 42, South Fallsburg, NY H 845-434-1202 \

Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Restorations, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling 570-559-7935 or 877-275-5671 Joseph Riccardi • www.jmrconstructioncompany.com Plumbing, Carpentry, Renovations, Ceramic Tile, Stone Work, Electric & Honey do lists 845-887-4708

BORSDAM’S INC.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Architect

Professional Rotovac Steam & Shampoo System Residential & Commercial – Power Washing Decks, Siding, Patios & Restoration Services 607-498-6027 • www.fieldtester.com

570-253-3788

BUCK MOORHEAD, ARCHITECT Creative, Energy-Saving Design Certified Passive House Consultant Callicoon, NY • 212-343-2735 buck@buckmoorheadarchitect.com

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

Sustainable design • New Homes & Renovations Cochecton, New York • Philip@farmiloe.com 347-325-1818

Arts DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 845-252-7576 www.artsalliancesite.org

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

Complete Collision Specialists 512 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-3291

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

Complete auto repairs, 24 hr. local & long distance towing or flatbed recovery service.

Gas • Diesel • BBQ Tanks Cash paid for junk vehicles.

Rt. 97, Barryville, NY. Open 7 days.

845-557-8881 Nights 570-559-7696 or 7668

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

Foreign, domestic car and truck repair and complete fuel injection cleaning. 24-hour towing. NYS Inspection.

Complete Diagnostic Check.

907 CR 23, Narrowsburg, NY H \ 845-252-3944 Z U

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

Contractor LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP. New Homes • New Construction Renovations • Excavations From start to finish • Quality to remember Narrowsburg, NY • 845-252-7469

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Blower door testing for energy efficiency Windturbine and solar assessment Renewable energy/greenbuilding design consulting.

845-252-6626

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

No Job Too Small... No Challenge Too Big! All phases of construction • Fully Insured • Free Estimates Find us on Facebook for full gallery of previous work Accepting all major credit cards • 845-252-3995

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

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

Licensed Electrical Contractor Serving Sullivan County • Residential • Commercial HEAT • LIGHT • POWER James A. Sackett • 845-252-7461

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Serving Sullivan County 26 Years Experience • All forms of Electrical work Voted Best Electrician fifth year in a row Richard Maloney • 845-252-6640

Brush Hogging

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

Located on Route 652 in Honesdale, PA 570-729-7117 • www.marshall-machinery.com

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

WOOD & COAL STOVES

Hot Air - Hot Water • Free Standing 570-253-0469 Fax 570-253-0520 www.unitedjim.com

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

“The Best for Less” • Bill Pierpont 845-252-7319 Cell: 845-7968096

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Roofing

Tree Service

HALLORAN FARM

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY! 845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

JS ELECTRIC

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

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

Heating

AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

Licensed Electrical Contractor Sull. Co. License #273 • Orange Co. License #174 Wayne Co. Builder’s Assoc #PA031768 NJ State License #12380 Residential • Commercial • Industrial Authorized Generac Generator Dealer We Service All Makes of Generators www.AmericanElectricOnline.com 845-932-8111 or 845-583-1015 PA: 570-251-9990

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

Custom-built • Residential • Commerical Vinyl Liner Specialist • Complete Renovations Openings, Closings & Maintenance Spa Repairs: All Makes & Models 845-482-4646 • Youngsville, NY www.ClearRitePools.com

Electrical

Equipment & Storage

Serving Sullivan and Delaware Counties 845-243-4131 email: CatskillBrushHog@aol.com

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

All phases of landscaping Specializing in stone walls, walkways, patios, veneer & cultured stone • Excavating 570-729-8395

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES

550 Route 55, Eldred, NY 845-557-6168 888-435-2979 M-F 8-5 Sat 8-3

Patios, walkways, retaining walls fencing, tree removal Mowing & Clean-ups • 845-468-0130 www.CreativeEarthLandscape.com

MACIEJEWSKI LANDSCAPING, INC. Hydro-seeding • Walkways • Patios Retaining Walls • Tree Shrubs Installation Drainage Work • Fully Insured • Irrigation FREE ESTIMATE • 570-224-6405 MaciejewskiLandscaping.com

MARHAREX STONE & LANDSCAPING Complete Design & Installation All applications of Stone Work Proudly serving the area since 2001 Full portfolio 570-878-1595 • marharex.com

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

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

Painter KELLAM’S PAINTING

Interior & Exterior, Deck Preserving, Roofing & Repairs • Pressure Washing FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • Guatanteed Bob: 570-253-9424 home Shawn: 570-352-4740 cell

“We’ve got you covered” Voted BEST Roofer 2009 - 2013 Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Insured, Commercial, Residential All Phases of Roofing Including Metal

1-866-702-ROOF (7663) 845-583-0247

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

Septic Service ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

Septic Pumping, Jetting, Line Cleaning Video Inspection, Drainfield Restoration & More 24/7 Service • Koberlein.com 845-292-1494 • 570-729-7645

Tree removal, trimming.

Fully Insured, Fair Prices, Free Estimate 845-557-3833

DER OSKAR TREE SERVICE.COM Full Service Tree Care • Tree Removal & Pruning Fertilizer & Insecticide Treatments Organic Pesticide Spraying • Member TCIA 845 557 8051 Licensed NY/PA deroskartreeservice@yahoo.com In business since 1993 • Fully Insured Pole Saw Work • Climbing • Complete Tree Removal Stump Grinding • Chipping • Trimming

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

Truck Parts & More Truck Parts, Repair & Equipment, Heavy-duty Towing, Road Service, Snow Removal Equipment

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING

PLUMBERS

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

Solar Energy

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

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

Call today to book your ad: 845-252-7414

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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.

Adoption ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090 ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Adoption: Warmhearted couple wishes to give unconditional love to an infant. Get to know us at RichandRenee@hotmail.com or 315-200-3559.

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad.

Financial security. Expenses paid.

Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 Today!

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

The River Reporter seeks a freelance writer to cover sports and youth stories in our area.

Writer would be responsible for identifying stories as well as writing them, and for providing photographs. Coverage in Pennsylvania as well as New York preferred. Could be a column format: use your imagination and let us know your ideas. If interested, please email your resume and one or more writing samples to copyeditor@riverreporter.com

Secretarial Help

Recording and corresponding secretary sought for Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Inc. for approximately 15 hours/ month to prepare agendas, draft letters, take and distribute minutes, and perform other clerical functions. Grant-writing experience a plus. Must attend regular monthly 4th Monday 7 p.m. meeting in Narrowsburg. Provide letter of interest with qualifications by May 24 to: UDSB, PO Box 127, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 or info@upperdelawarescenicbyway.org.

To advertise, call Eileen: 845-252-7414, ext. 35 Deadline: Mondays, 12:00 p.m.

Help Wanted Summer maintenance/janitorial helper needed at children’s camp in Glen Spey. Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. For more info call: 845-856-6521 and leave your name and contact information.

It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds.

Help Wanted

By Delaine Main Street Narrowsburg PT Sales Person call 201-951-6484 for a interview

Help Wanted

Waitress Wanted Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845/557-8548

Spring Into A New Job Wayne Woodlands Manor Has The Following Positions Available Nursing Department 3-11 And 11-7 Nurse Aids Position Can Training Program Will Be Provided For Eligible Canidates Employment Will Be Available While Training RN Supervisor Full Time 12 Hour Shifts Sharon Christian Don Sharon@wwmanor.org Dietary Department Dietary Cook, Dietary Assisants Rich Ruthkowski CDM Rich@wwmanor.org Pay Rate Contingent On Years Of Experience • Stop In To Fill Out An Application And Interview

37 Woodslands Drive, Waymart, Pa 18472, 570-488-7130

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Experienced full time Line Cook , Waitstaff and Dishwasher needed at Landers River Cafe in Callicoon, NY Please call for an interview.

References a must.

Lisa 914-799-5307

Financial aid Parents! Having trouble with college funding? Get personal help with financial aid forms for free grants.

Visit www.sourcesforstudents.com or call Paul Anthony Rivers at (914) 358-1700.

Lackawaxen EMS is looking for a part-time EMT. Must have current PA EMT Certification, EVOC, NIMS 100 & 700. Clean neat appearance.

Career Training WELDING CAREERS- Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-0399

SALES PERSON – Must have 3+ years of sales!

Experienced in heavy duty trucks & equipment a plus.

Salary & bene¿ts based on experience & results.

Apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY, call 845-856-1142.

Must be able to work weekends. Experience and references necessary. Applications available at www.lackawaxenems.com or contact Lieutenant Michael Donovan at 570-493-5151.

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Help Wanted

Tuesday, May 26th 1:00PM—5:00PM

The Inn at Woodloch 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley (570) 685-8462 Fill out applicaƟons for Woodloch Pines, The Lodge at Woodloch, Boat House Restaurant and The Market at Woodloch. Meet and interview with managers.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

NOW HIRING: Prep Cook Housekeepers (Day & Wait Staff/Servers Night shifts avail.)

Server Assistants Lifeguards Host/Hostess Maintenance Dishwashers Golf Maintenance Gardening Massage Therapists Bar & Cocktail Servers Nail Technician Social Activities Staff Hair Stylist Front Desk/Reservations Spa Concierge Retail Assoc./Deli Clerk

Help Wanted

The Yard Sale Store NOW open Erie Ave Narrowsburg, NY (across from The River Reporter) Spring, Summer & Fall Please send your e-mail to TheYardSaleStore@AOL.com for hours of operation Get on our e-mail list Give yourself a second hand!

Full Time Benefits include: x Health Insurance x Life Insurance, x 401K, x Paid Time Off x And much more!

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ApplicaƟons can be completed in advance at: www.woodloch.com/employment

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Security Guard - Seasonal

Opportunity to earn extra money! Seasonal Positions available from May to mid-August. Hiring 16-40 hours per week for Equinunk, Honesdale, Thompson, Starrucca, Preston Park, Greeley, Reeders, Stroudsburg & Dingman’s Ferry. Position requirements: Successfully pass criminal background check & drug screen, be flexible in scheduling, have reliable means of transportation, ability to communicate clearly in English both oral & written, be able to walk & stand for extended periods and possess excellent customer service skills.

Candidate must be 21 years of age. Some positions require a valid driver’s license. E.O.E. 800-682-4722

I am looking for recollections, photos, paper and artifacts from Civilian Conservation Corps Camp P-85 (Ten Mile River). The camp was located on Turnpike Lake off of Blind Pond Rd., Tusten (today’s Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps) from 1934-1936. Contact David Malatzky at dmalatzky@aol.com.

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Triaxle Low Boy 3 + years construction experience Apply at: Pioneer Construction 116 W 11th Street Honesdale PA 18431 Fax: 570-647-0049 Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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Community Yard Sale May 22-24 840,841&860 River Rd. Milanville Pa. 1 ½ miles South Milanville store 4 miles Narrowsburg Bridge Lots of Exceptional Merchandise!

Heavy Equipment Operators In High Demand! Get Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Average $18-$22 Hourly! Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866968-2577

Genco’s Fire House GARAGE SALE Art, Antiques, Tool’s Collectable’s and more Sat 10-3 6586 RT 52 Lake Huntington NY 12752

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

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

Bridge Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Loft Apartment Town Center. Walk to All! Hardwood Floors, Central Air Conditioning, Stainless Steel Appliances. $750 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References 845 252-3738 Incrementalista@gmail.com

HINT # 23 Packing material for moving

EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS Cozy Mid-Centur y Tudor Cape! Nature Abounds In A Park Like Setting For This Lovely Home. Built In 1950, Remodeled In The ‘70s W/ Wood Paneling From The Pan Am Building, An Avocado Green Kitchen & Linoleum, Many Recent Upgrades! A Great Escape W/ 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Nestled On 6 Wooded Acres, Features Its Own Spring Fed Pond, Gushing Brook Bordering The Property. Private & Secluded. Come Home To Nature! A Must See @ $149,000 MLS#41049

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

RETIRED TEACHER SEEKING FOUR MONTH RENTAL Recently retired teacher from Key West, FL seeking small, private, reasonably priced furnished space River Valley Area, July-Oct. Own a home in Key West and will respect your space as if my own. Need wifi, heat, outdoor space,W/D availability, cable tv. Thanks in advance. La629@ bellsouth.net. 305-294-6501. 305-923-7444

REAL ESTATE

Vacation Rentals OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Apartment for Rent Town of Callicoon - Small 2BR, 1BA, apt., W/D hookup, wrap around deck, country setting, includes modern security system, $900/mth + utilities. Security and References Required. Available now. Call 845866-6757. Leave Message.

Land For Sale BLACK LAKE! 100 acres. $69,900.

Deeded access on Black Lake.

Borders State Forest. Ice Fishing!

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Miscellaneous SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

AUCTION

Sullivan County Tax Foreclosed Properties

Wednesday, 6/10 & Thursday, 6/11 @ 10AM Held at: The Sullivan

Rock Hill, NY

Once you have Ànished reading The River Reporter, don’t throw it away.

Find another use for it.

It makes great Àller for packing household goods when moving.

As soon as everything is unpacked, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you.

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Notice of Formation of 1162 Route 17B LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Jericho Turnpike, Ste. 305, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Sullivan County, New York that a Public Hearing on the Budget at the High School in said School District, Lake Huntington, New York, on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM, for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2015-2016 School Year. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 20152016 school year (the Budget), exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., commencing April 30, 2015 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at each of the District’s schoolhouses and at the Administrative Offices. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with §495 of the N.Y. Real Property Tax Law, that the District shall prepare a Real Property Tax “Exemption Report” which will show how much of the assessed value on the final assessment roll (utilized for the school tax levy) is exempt from taxation by the School District. This exemption report will list every type of exemption granted and will show: (1) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption; (2) the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS), or other payments, from recipients of each type of exemption; (3) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. This Exemption Report will be posted on the District’s website and on District bulletin boards utilized for posting public notices. The Exemption Report will be annexed to any preliminary District budget, and will become part of the final budget.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Election of Members of the Board of

Education and Vote on the Budget, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the polling places hereinafter listed, when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by voting machine: A. To elect three members to the Board of Education, for threeyear terms, commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018, due to the expiration of the terms of Lucas Arzilli; Rachel Brey and Kevin P. Murphy. B. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for School District purposes for the 2015-2016 School Year (the Budget). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the polling places for the purposes of voting at the Annual School District Election and Vote on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, shall be as follows: Election District #1 - Polling Place at the Delaware Youth Center - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Delaware Valley Central School District Election District #2 - Polling Place at the Jeffersonville Building - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School District Election District #3 - Polling Place at the Tusten-Cochecton Library - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Narrowsburg Central School District C. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions for nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day preceding the School District Election, Monday, April 20, 2015. Vacancies on the Board of Education are considered separate, specific offices and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. The nominating petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the incumbent; must state the name and residence address of each signer; and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. Petition forms may be obtained at the Office of the School District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When picking up petitions, you must indicate which position you are running for: Lucas Arzilli; Rachel

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Brey and Kevin P. Murphy. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, s/he is eligible to vote at this Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. If a voter is currently registered to vote with the Sullivan County Board of Elections, s/he is also eligible to vote in this election and vote. All other persons who wish to vote must register with the Board of Registration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet at the Administration Office at each of the polling places, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing the register of the School District for the Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such Register if he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so prepared shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY, where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Election and Vote, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk. The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election, if the ballot will be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until the day of the Election and Vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at the Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY by no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Public Hearing on the Budget and Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, from time to time, as in her discretion, such amendment may be required. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk shall cause the Notice set forth above to be published once each week for four (4) weeks within the seven (7) weeks preceding the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, the first such notice to be published at least 45-days prior to the Election and Vote, in accordance with Section 2004 of the Education Law. Date: March 19, 2015 By Order of the Board of Education Sullivan West Central School Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1415 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

SMALES ROAD, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/21/15.

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, 942 Valecito Ct., San Luis Obispo,CA 93405. General purpose.

Notice of formation of Fire Mountain Kitchen LLC, filed with the SSNY on April 28, 2015. Office location Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Notice of Formation of Reis Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/31/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: mom’s car service llc Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 4/21/2015 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 : 3546 Rt 55 Kauneonga Lake NY 12749 HHE ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/23/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 23 Waverly Ave., Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of BIG APPLE CRANE CERTIFIERS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 04/02/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jose DeJesus, 78 Club Lane, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

CALLICOON WEIGH STATION & SILOS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 04/28/2015.

Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 61 Toad Rd., PO Box 25, Callicoon, NY 12723,which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014.

JAB HAMPTONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 4/15/2015.

Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Attorney Richard Newberg, 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

HALF MOON LAKE HOUSE RETREAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/27/15. 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, 1158 Crystal Lake Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC).

Name: AMPORT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/2015.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 66 BROPHY ROAD #151, HURLEYVILLE, NY 12747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: The RedTop Group, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : :04/06/2015 3.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 : The RedTop Group, LLC PO Box 304 Westbrookville, NY 12785

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Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Stam Trave LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on :4/27/2015 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 : 75 Evergreen Way C-17 Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 SPENCER HOUSE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Marc C. Sherman, Esq., P.O. Box 750622, Forest Hills, NY 11375-0622. General purpose.

T. MCMILO, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/29/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Rudner & Paleudis, LLC445 Hamilton Ave, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM UNITED LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Bids on excess equipment will be accepted at the Jeffersonville Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library until May 28, 2015, at noon.

Equipment available includes: computer towers and misc. equipment, metal shelving, and misc. office items. All items are on exhibit during regular hours of operation at the Jeffersonville Branch Library. Bids must include a specific description of the item, the amount of the bid, and the name, address, telephone number and email address of the bidder.

Each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope marked “Bid”. All items are “as is, where is”. Bids will be opened by the Director on Friday May 29, 2015, and the winning bidder will be notified.

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Geocaching at Lacawac

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AKE ARIEL, PA — We’re embarking on a high-tech adventure!

Lacawac’s Amazing Georace will take geocaching teams on an outdoor adventure solving puzzles, finding containers and earning points while discovering natural and historic eatures on the sanctuary’s property, located at 94 Sanctuary Rd. Join Lacawac and the Tri-State Geocachers on Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. for the Meet & Greet.

Teams of geocachers will be given an explanation of the race at the Meet & Greet and registration table. Prepare for a fourhour geohike and form teams of four to six members. You can pre-register your team for $15 at www.lacawac-outreach. org. Select “Lacawac’s Amazing Geor-

ace� under the events tab for information and prepayment. Register on race day for $20. You must register by 9:30 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m. Teams have until 2 p.m. to finish and report back to georace headquarters.

Families and friends are welcome to stay and enjoy the day. Hike to Lake Wallenpaupack’s shoreline on the Big Lake Trail or experience the Lake Lacawac Trail. Naturalist Jenna will take geofamilies and friends on a complimentary hike to the bog at 11 a.m. in search of spring critters. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. A post-race event for awards and a raffle drawing will begin at 2 p.m. Visit www.lacawac.org or call 570/689-9494.

Substitute native plants for invasive species

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IBERTY, NY — Home gardeners and landscapers can learn to create a more natural outdoor setting by substituting native ornamental plants over harmful invasive species. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Master Gardener Volunteers will offer this class on native plants vs. invasive species on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Carolyn Summers, author and landscape architect, will give the presentation. Participants will learn the full de-

sign potential of northeastern flora. The lecture covers ways to substitute native plants for imported, often invasive, plants and includes information on the latest DEC regulations and prohibited plants.

Cost is $20 per person or $15 for CCESC enrollees. Registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance.

Only payment reserves a seat.

Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual donation of $25 per household. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment to receive discount.

Visit www.sullivancce.org, email srb46@cornell.edu or call 845’/292-6180.

District bass and minnow stocking

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY —The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its annual bass and minnow fish stocking program. If your pond seems to have excessive vegetation, you may want to consider grass carp.

If you are interested in stocking your pond with largemouth bass, fathead minnows, or grass carp, call the Conservation District at 845/292-6552 and request an order form to be mailed to you or visit sullivanswcd.org. Orders accepted until Monday, June 22.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Literary Gazette, published annually by The River Reporter, is calling for submissions for its 2015 edition, to be published in July.

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Town of Tusten Clean Up Day May 16

The ‘One Bug’: tips from a winner

Sponsored by the Sullivan County Legislature Clean Up Day will be held: May 16 from 9am – 2pm at the Tusten Highway Barn on Rt. 97 in the area of the old transfer station.

Rules are as follows: Materials must be separated into the following categories: a) Appliances & Scrap Metal (washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, pipes, etc.) b) Construction & Demolition Debris & Bulky Wastes (furniture, mattresses, carpets, etc.)

One pickup truck per household is allowed.

Tusten residents only.

No electronic scrap (computers, monitors, TV sets or fluorescent lamps) will be accepted.

No pipes or metal objects over four (4) feet in length. Please cut to proper size for recycling.

No refrigeration and air conditioning units will be accepted.

No fuel tanks, oil drums or propane tanks will be accepted.

No full or partially full cans of paint, petroleum products, pesticides or any other hazardous wastes.

No brush, yard wastes, bags of leaves, stumps or rocks.

No tires.

No household garbage or commercial wastes of any kind.

No commercial entities.

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By PETER J. KOLESAR

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atching large trout on a dry fly is damned difficult. The trout feed on small insects, which the fly fisher imitates with bits of fur and feather tied onto tiny hooks with thread. Trout are only fooled by these imitations if they float freely down the river just like the real insects. To achieve this illusion, fly fishers use delicate leaders, often with breaking strength four pounds or less, and with these they dare to catch trout of 20-plus inches that rocket down the river, cart-wheeling in the air while ensnaring the line around rocks or fallen trees.

Why deliberately make things more difficult by undertaking to catch as many trout as possible using only a single fly?

That’s exactly what was done on the Upper Delaware during the One Bug competition sponsored by The Friends of the Upper Delaware two weekends ago. Competitors choose their fly in advance, and if they lose it by having a fish break it off, or by catching in the rocks (not uncommon in fly fishing), or by other mishaps like wrapping it in the bushes, they’re done.

Some 40 anglers in 20 guided drift boats plied the Delaware from Hancock down to Cochecton. Fishing was catch and release, and the top guide was Hancock’s Sam (Patricia) Decker—the only woman guide. You get 100 points just for keeping your fly for the day, 20 points for 12-inch trout, on up to 100 points for 20 inchers, etc. The four fishermen Decker guided scored 1,010 points. That’s a lot of trout.

In the interests of helping the rest of us improve our prospects, I asked Decker how she did it. First is knowing where and when the trout are most likely to be rising on your stretch of river. Decker fished Equinox to Long Eddy and staked out a spot where she had seen risers on previous excursions. She didn’t reveal her secret spot, but did say that she had the patience to wait there until well after

the predicted 2 p.m. Hendrickson mayfly emergence time. The insects became prolific only around 3 p.m., and by then the other competitors had moved on.

Next is knowing what the fish will be feeding on. That was pretty clear, because the Hendrickson had been appearing on the Delaware some days prior to the competition. Decker did not pick the competitors’ flies, but everyone chose a Hendrickson “emerger” imitation.

Going to a good spot on the river and using the fly that one would expect to see is not unusual. I wondered what other tricks Decker had up her sleeve. She didn’t disappoint. Her special trick number one was to leave a little bit more of the tag end on at the knot when tying on the fly. I’d been taught to clip down the tag end very close to the knot. Decker thinks that extra little tag end is insurance in case something is not exactly right with the knot—or a fish puts on excessive pressure.

Special trick two was to clip off and replace the front end of the leader (the tippet) after each caught fish. Replacing the tippet makes sure that you’re not fishing with weakened material. Of course, Decker would make sure that the fresh tippet is really securely tied on. Special trick three was that when a fish was hooked, she raised anchor and followed the fish downriver, permitting the fisherman to bring it to the boat without a lot of pressure. Decker calls this “changing ZIP code.” This is important with a big trout in fast water. Last year, I lost a trout of a lifetime when my guide was reluctant to follow my fish out of his well-intentioned, but perhaps misguided strategy of keeping the boat in position to catch other risers. I’d agree with Decker that “a bird in the hand” also applies to “a fish on the line.”

[Peter Kolesar is filling in for fishing columnist Andy Boyar, who is on hiatus.]

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12

3.46 3.44 3.40 3.35 3.31 3.26 3.24

High water temperature °F 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12

64.58 69.44 71.78 73.40 76.46 77.00 75.02

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels May 12, 2015 Cannonsville: 98.1% Pepacton: 98.3% Neversink: 98.1% Total: 98.4% Normal Total: 97.9% Total in 2013: 99.4%

Actual: Historical avg:

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By Scott Rando

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Ospreys making a comeback

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n the day before I started writing this column, I had a conversation with a National Park Service ranger on the subject of ospreys after one was sighted near one of the many bald eagle nests along the Delaware River. There was agreement that osprey sightings are a lot less numerous than bald eagles along the river. Ospreys are piscivores, or fish eaters, so a person would think that ospreys would be at least as numerous as eagles. That doesn’t seem to be the case.

Like eagles, ospreys suffered from the effects of DDT while it was being used.

A myriad of other factors such as illegal shootings and habitat loss also contributed to the population decline of the osprey. In 1979, before a reintroduction effort, the PA Game Commission listed the osprey as extirpated, and as recently as 1986 there was only one breeding pair in the state.

Ospreys are almost as large as eagles, with a wingspan approaching six feet, and from a distance, they may be confused with eagles. When an osprey flies, it has a little bit more bend at the wrist; the characteristic “crook” in its wings.

They have white heads, but with a black band around the eye area sweeping back to the rear of the head. Ospreys have a

largely white belly while their back is brown. If you hear an osprey vocalize, it will be short, staccato “tweets,” about three to four tweets per second.

Due to reintroduction efforts beginning in 1980, there are over 100 osprey nests in PA. They are still listed as threatened in the state and, unfortunately, problems still arise. On May 4, an osprey was found with a bullet wound near Forksville, PA, and it had to be euthanized. The PA Game Commission is searching for the person responsible for the shooting.

As with the eagle, habitat loss is of great concern as well. Ospreys nest near lakes and rivers, also prime real estate for land developers.

Ospreys can be spotted on the rivers and lakes of the region; two good spots are Shohola Lake in Pike County, PA and the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area in Sullivan County, NY to see a breeding pair. In addition the Bashakill Association usually has volunteers who man a spotting scope at the east Department of Environmental Conservation boat launch. An osprey nestcam, maintained by the Chesapeake Conservancy, can be found at www.chesapeakeconservancy. org/osprey-cam.

TRR photo by Scott Rando

An osprey flies over the Delaware River on May 7, likely looking for a fish for breakfast. If an osprey sees a fish and tries to snatch it, the osprey dives into the water as opposed to an eagle, which will skim the water and grab its prey with its talons.

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