Tfic quarterly newsletter about the environment and people of thc Upper Delaware River

Volume 12 Number 1 Published by the Upper Delaware Council, Inc. Spnng 1999

In This Issue...

History Repeats Itself in the Upper Delavifarc River Valley ^^^•^•^I'geM^^^^^^^S

Representative Profile. Peter Melnyk, Lumberland. NY; CAC Seeks Term Extension The Anthony Lloyd House, located on Grocery Hill in Equinunk, Pa., is a distinctive example- of Second Empire styie architecture. Built in the 1890s, the residence is just one highlight of the proposed Equinunk Historic District vying for designation on the National: Register of Delaware River Basin Planners Historic Places. I Photos and article by Mary Curtis, National Park Service Historian) Want Public Input on Future National Register to Review Take a Water Snapshot in '99 ^^p^^^^^^Eag'eil^^^^^^^^S Valley's Largest Historic District When the Equinunk Historic District is homes. But the community that grew up Zane Grey s Birthday Celebrated officially listed on the National Register of around these industries remains. Historic Places (expected to occur later The proposed district, including virtually this year), it will mark an important mile­ the entire village, is characterized by archi­ Sojourners Prcpaic to Paddle; stone for those who care about" the her­ tectural styles that were popular in the itage of the Upper Delaware Scenic and years between 1830 and 1930: Queen When Does Y2K Begin? Recreational River Valley. Anne, Italianate, Greek Revival, Gothic With more than 50 features, it will be, by Revival, Second Empire, and Craftsman. far, the largest nationally recognized his­ On Grocery Hill, the Lloyd Brothers built Help Clean Up the River toric district in this river valley. themselves Second Empire style homes, The Village of Equinunk (which straddles with distinctive mansard roofs," which arie Buckingham and Manchester Townships as stylish today as when they were com­ fi'- "'I UDC Ready for 1999 Business along the Equinunk Creek in Wayne pleted in the 189(3s. County, Pa.) is one of the valley's most his­ The oldest buildings in the village (c. ^ Tho Upper Dol.iw.iro ^ welcomes <;ubmissions and • torically significant communities. 1830), the .Equinunk Historical Society's now subscribers (free)' I Equinunk was a 19th and eariy 20th cen­ Calder House, now a museum, and the pri­ Send Items to Newsletterl tury center of the forest products industry. vately owned Richard Knight House, are Editor Laurie Ramie at thc| Uke many other villages in the area, it also fine exampies of the popular Greek Revival Upper Deiaware Council 211 • Style. Bridge Street. PO Box 192 ' drew upon the nearby Erie Railroad to Narrowsburg NY 12764 Addi bring summer visitors to its hotels and Bleck's Hotel on Lordville Road at the to our mailing iist by fiiiing out| boarding houses. eastern edge of Equinunk, a large brick |the coupon on Page 7 J Today, the tanneries, saw mills, acid fac­ building with bluestone decorative fea­ tory, and excelsior mill have all disap- tures, was constructed in the Craftsman peared. The hotels have become private Please see "HISTORIC" on Page 4

Most land along the Upper Delaware River is privately owned. Please be considerate and don't Utter or trespass. Thanks! Representative Profile: PeterMelhyl( r* ^ Upper Delaware Council.Inc ^' PO Box 19|:;;2;n'^B/idge^^^^^^ As the Town of Lumberiand debated the Niirirow,burg, NY 12764-0192 potential pros and cons of joining the Upper' Telephone^ (914) 252 3022 Delaware Council (UDC) 11 "years ago, Peter Melnyk never doubted the benefits of FAX (914)252-3359 active membership. . . Eleven years later,'his faith in the UDC's The Upper Delaware is a free quarterly positive impact rerfi'ains constant. publication of the Upper Delaware ,'There was a lot of criticism then,",Melnyk Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza­ recalls. At that time, he was a member of tion compnsed of member governments the Lumberiand Environmental Committee from New York and Pennsylvania directly advising, the Town Council on these types affected by the River Management Plan of matters. for the Upper Delaware Scenic and i . His position in favoring the UDC was sim; Recreational River ply expressed. "I thought that natural resources would be 1999 Officers preserved in this corridor. A clean environ­ Chair ...... Phil Chase ment is what I was most interested in, and Vice-Chair .. John McKay that's what we have today. The UDC has Secretary/Treasurer. . . Jack Nillot done a wonderful job for the river valley. New York Town Representatives They don't do any harm to the communi­ Hancock George H Frosch Fremont ... John B. Nillot ties," Melnyk says. • Walter Sipple, Alternate •, He speaks from an insider's yievypoint. Delaware . Harold G. Roeder, Jr. Melnyk, who had served as a UDC alter­ Erie J Nystrom, Alternate nate since 1988, became the Town of Peter Melnyk; Town of Lumtierland, Ny . •• Cochecton . Larry Richardson Lumberiand's UDC Representative ih 1997 Nicholas Michaels, Alternate following the untiniely death of Town cuss international,;relief efforts and deter­ Tusten .... Charles Wieland Supervisor Tom Hill. He is a member of the mine where the. LiOns' help-is. most critical­ Richard B Crandall, Alternate Council's Operations and Project Review ly needed; . '. .-• • ^ Highland Lewis Schmalzle Committees. The-retiree's professional background Allan Schadt, Alternate The 72-year-old Glen Spey resident takes was equally active. ' , , Lumberiand Peter Melnyk a great deal of interest and pride in his local Melnyk taught Annerican History and liter­ Paul Brennan, Alternate community as well. ature in European high schools before Deerpark Philip Chase A 40-year tovvn resident, Melnyk sat on embarking on a five-year, stint as host of his Melvin Decker, 1 st Alternate the Zoning Board of Appeals and the pwn radio program in New York. Robert Cunningham. 2nd Alternate Environmental Committeie before being His eponymous talkshovv proved so jaop- Pennsylvania Township Representatives elected to the Lumberiand Town Board in ular that:it led to a brief run on television. Lackawaxen John 8 McKay Fredenck Bartsch, 1st Altemate 1990. • From the, studio based in Newark, NJ, Edward DeFebo, 2nd Alternate Melnyk introduced variety acts reminiscent Melnyk chairs the town's Democratic Shohola Bruce Selneck of .Ed Sullivan while simultaneously serving Club, serves as vice-president of the George J Fluhr. 1st Alternate as director, producer, agent, and .crevv. Lumberiand Senior Citizens Club, and is an Henry Pngge, 2nd Alternate active parishioner of the St. Volodymyr ,, Capping off his diverse.careers, Melnyk Westfall Alan Bowers Ukrainian Catholic Church. then became, a successful restaurateur in Diane Banach, Alternate Especially dear to' his heart is his i-ole with the Newa;rk area, for ,15,years.. State & Regional Members the civic-minded Lumberland Lions Club, of Married for:;48,years, Peter and his'wife,' New York Bruce MacMillan, NYS DEC which he has been president three times Natalia, .are ,the, proud pa of,two chil­ Fred Gerty NYS DEC Alternate ahd is currently the vice-president. dren;, Larysa, a pediatrician; and Peter, a Pennsylvania. Manan Hrubovcak, PA DCNR Along with 600 other Lions representing lawyer, both ;bf: whom, reside in Nevv Jersey David Lamereaux. PA DEP, Alternate 130 countries, Melnyk travels annually to and have given the Melnyks five grandchil- Del River Basin Commission . . Carol Collier David B Everett. Alternate the United Nations in New York City to dis- .dren;<*," V; "• ', .. Citizens Adv Council . Bernard Kozykowski Peter Wulfhorst. 1st Alternate Upper Delaware CAC Terrh Expires Elizabeth McKenna, 2nd Alternate Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to re­ National Park Service Mane Rust, Reg Dir authorize the Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council for 10 more years following the Calvin F Hite, UDS&RR Supt, Alternate expiratton of the CACs second 10-year term on February 6,. 1999. The CAC was established in 1978 to advise the U.S. Secretary pf the. Interior and the Executive Director William E Douglass National Park Service on issues pertaining to the managernent of the Upper Delaware Senior Resource Specialist David B Soete Scenic and Recreational River Members are appointed by the Secretary, the. governors Public Relations/Nev^sletter Laune Ramie of New York and Pennsylvania, arid the five river valley county governments. Office Manager Carol Coney "The prevailing feeling of the membership of the CAC is that until the Upper Delaware Bookkeeper William McAllister, CPA Couricil is complete, meaning that all of the non-participating Wayne County townships Printing Services: Tapco. Inc. PO Box 307. enjoy the benefits of Council membership, then our mission is not corriplete. The CAC ful­ Pemberton. NJ 08068 Tel (609)894-2282 \ fills a role in providing a public forum in the Upper Delaware and has several projects to which vve need to lend our strong support, such as the [National Park Service]. Visitor 0 Printed in the USA on recycled paper. <* Copyrighl 1999. Upper Delaware Council, lm Center," said CAC Chair Bernard Kozykowski of Barryville, NY.• ."",.;' ., Spring 1999 The Upper Delaware Flowing Toward tiie Future: Delaware River Basin to Plan Direction for the 21st Century The turn of the century is a time of look­ Dept. of Environmental Conservation; ing back to see where we have been, and Pennsylvania Dept. of , Environmental L pper Delaware a time of looking fonward to see yvhere we ; Protection; Partnership for the Delaware Regional Workshop: need to go. Estuary; Upper Delaware Council; and the Wednesday. Ma\ 5. • The key question is not whether the glass U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. is half-empty or half-filled, but rather, why Workshop Format Set 1-4:30 p.m. or 6-9:30 p.m. is it not full? The partners invite the public to partici­ ill the Tusten I oun Hiili. When it comes to the Delaware River and pate in the regional workshops offered in Narrowsburjj. Ni-w ^ork. hosied its watersheds, the vision of what consti- • five locations for proximity's sake: tutes a full glass varies depending on who b> till.' I ppiT l)i'lin\iire ('OUIKII. answers the question. Monday. April 19 - Dover, DE (Sheraton Natiuiiiil Park Si'nicc. S/'Flowing Toward the Future" is a multi- Dover Hotel) step process which will focus on develop­ Wednesdav. April 21 - Philadelphia, PA NYS DKC . and DRIiC. ing directions and action items to sustain (Holiday Inn) the life of the Delaware River basin for Monday. AprU 26 - Bridgeton, NJ The four interest groups that will meet- future generations. • (Cohanzick Country Club, Fairton Twp.) together with facilitators are: A series of regional workshops being Wednesday. Mav 5 - Narrowsburg, NY held this spring throughout the four basin (Tusten Town Hall) 1) Preservation and Advocacy states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Thursdav. May 6 - Bethlehem, PA 2) Recreation Providers and Users Jersey, and Delaware will challenge stake­ (lacocca Hall, Mountain Top Campus of 3) Commerce and Utilities holders to share their components of a "full - Lehigh University) 4) Government glass" vision for the Delaware River, and to After each group has had the opportuni­ discuss the conflicts, problems, and issues ty to state their objectives for the Delaware that must be resolved to attain this vision. River Basin's future, participants will then • As a.result of input received at the public cast votes to indicate their individual prior­ workshops and a comprehensive review of ities for these goals. the existing river and regional plans, a The collective data from all five workshop report containing this data and recommen­ locations will be gathered for compilation in dations for the basin's future planning ; the "Directions" report. Executive sum­ strategies will be produced. maries from that report will be sent to all The next step in the process is a workshop participants as a follow-up. Governor's Summit, to tentatively take . lO.OOO-i- Invitations place in late September 1999 at the New In order to capture the largest audience Jersey State Aquarium in Camden. This , possible to provide their ideas for optimal one-day event will bring together top offi-" watershed planning, approximately 10,000 cials to discuss the basin-wide findings • ENJOYMENTB invitations for the workshops have already while celebrating success stories of been mailed to stakeholders throughout Delaware River resources protection, con­ In order to accommodate as many peo­ the Delaware River Basin. A publicity cam­ servation, and enhancement efforts. ple as possible, the same workshop will be paign is underway to target all other inter­ Later this fall, a Basinwide Conference, given twice at each site. The afternoon ested persons. will reunite all the interested parties and session will run from 1-4:30 p.m., and an The invitation brochure includes a regis­ charge them to get to work on implement­ evening workshop,will, be repeated from 6- tration form. Once it is returned to the pro­ ing the action items within their pun/iews. 9:30 p.m. vided addressee by mail, fax or e-mail, "Flowing Toward the Future" is being There is no cost to attend. Light refresh­ workshop attendees will receive a confir­ coordinated by a consortium of govern­ ments will be served. Advance registration mation packet. ment agencies, non-profit organizations, two weeks before each particular work­ Information about "Flowing Toward the and public-private regional partnerships shop date is, necessary to receive pre- Future", including how to register for the throughout the four-state basin. workshop materials, including directions. workshops, can be found on the Delaware Organizers include the Alliance for a Form Interest Groups River Basin Commission's web site, at: Sustainable Future; Delaware Department Each workshop will begin with a short www.state.nj.us/drbc, and on the Delaware bf Natural Resources and Environmental opening session to orient the whole group. Estuary Program's page, www.delep.org, Control; Delaware Estuary Program;, Participants will then break out into four or by calling toll-free (877) 675-8147. Delaware River Basin Commission; interest groups tq identify visions, issues, To learn more about the May 5 Upper Heritage Conservancy; National Park programs, priorities, and measurable out­ Delaware Regional Workshop, call the Service; New Jersey Department of comes for the Delaware River Basin's UDC at (914) 252-3022 or the National Environmental Protection; New York State future sustainability. Park Sen/ice at (570) 729-8251.• Spring 1999 3'' The Upper Delaware Check the Facts • Listing on the National Register does nof regulate what an owner does with his or her private property. • National Register listings are hon­ ors reserved for places that retain their historic integrity, and promote understanding of the community's story. • Listing on the Register is designed to protect America's historic places from any destructive action by state and federal governments, (i.e. tearing down an historic building in order to widen a road). • For the historically inclined, listing on the Register may niake a property more attractive. • Don't confuse the National Register with municipal landmarks or The Farley House, on Pine Miii Road in Equinunk, boasts long vertical windows and a low municipal historic districts in which pitched roof characteristic of Italianate styling. (Mary Curtis Photo) review boards must be consulted "HISTORIC," continued from Page 1 before making alterations to historic around porches. buildings. There are no municipal style. For more information about Equinunk's landmark designations in the Upper The best example of Gothic Revival, with history and its historic architecture, contact Delaware Valley. deeply pitched roof lines and "gingerbread" the Equinunk Historical Society at (570) vergeboard, is the Lafayette Lord House 224-6722.<« (c. 1875), at the corner of Route 191 and (Editor's Note: Mary Curtis, the National Water Snapshot to Pine Mill Road. Park Service Historian for the Upper Many of the homes along Pine Mill Road, Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, has Test Basin's Health Lordville Road, and Grocery Hill Road are been instrumental in preparing the region's notable for Queen Anne style features applications to the National Register of April 16 - 25 such as decorative shingling and wrap­ Historic Places for nearly two decades.) Water Snapshot '99 will take a reading of the Delaware River Basin's pulse during a Upper Delaware Listings on the 10-day period in April. For the second year, the Upper Delaware National Register of Historic Places Council has signed on as a co-sponsor to promote regional participation in this edu­ cational outreach activity. Riverside Cemetery Chapel (Long Eddy, NY) Water Snapshot '99 brings recognition to St Joseph's Seininary Historic District (Callicoon NY) the people who voluntarily monitor water Callicoon Methodist Church and Parsonage (NY) quality throughout the basin. This annual St. James Chuich and Rectory (Callicoon, NY) event, first held in 1996, has become an Old Cochecton Cemeteiy (NY) extended and proactive celebration of Earth Day (April 22). Valleau Tavern (Old Cochecton, NY) Planning efforts are led by the Delaware Reilly's Store (Cochecton, NY) River Basin Commission (DRBC) with Parsonage Road Historic District (Cochecton, NY) assistance from Environmental Protection Damascus Historic Distnct (PA) Agency Regions 11 and III, the Delaware Cochecton Presbyterian Church (NY) Riverkeeper Network, New York State Ellery Calkins House (Cochecton, NY) Dept. of Environmental Conservation, New Page House (Pump Station) Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Milanville Histonc District (PA) (DEP), Pennsylvania DEP, Delaware Dept. Kirk House (Narrowsburg, NY) of Natural Resources and Environmental Ariington Hotel (Narrowsbuig, NY) Control and New York City DER Ten Mile River Baptist Church (NY) Participants may obtain instructions and data sheets from the sponsors or via the Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct DRBC web site at vyww.state.nj.us/drbc. Zane Grey House (Lackawaxen PA) Once the survey data is compiled and ana­ D&H Canal Office (Lackavvaxen, PA) lyzed, basin-wide results will be published Minisink Battlegiound Histonc District (Minisink Ford, NY) in a Water Snapshot '99 report. For infor­ Pond Eddy River Bridge mation, call Snapshot Coordinator Robert Mill Rift Community Hall (PA) Kausch at (609) 883-9500, ext. 252.'':' Spring 1999 The Upper Delaware Western Novelist Zane Grey Remembered on His Birthday By Paula S. Valentine, Interpretive Specialist Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River .

The National Park Service opens the doors to the, Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pa. every year on Zane Grey's birthday, January 31. Due to the number of visitors we had in 1998 (which was double the number from 1997), we decided to open for two days in 1999 instead of one. The local chapter of the Zane Grey's \Nesi Society got involved this year, and the whole event was promoted by Pike County. The weather cooperated by bestowing upon us cold but clear vyeather, although de- iced parking spaces vvere at a premium. The result was:a wonderful little celebration that exceeded anything we had provided befpre. Prolific western author Zane Grey (1872-1939) began his career relat­ ing stories of his experiences fishing along the Upper Deiaware River. He lived in Lackawaxen, Pa. from 1905 until 1918. ; • The Zane Grey's West Society (ZGWS) is; a non-profit organization Ranger Connie Lloyd guides visitors through the Zane Grey whose purpose ". . . is to promote interest in.and knowledge of the emi­ Museum in Lackawaxien, Pa. ''The Father of the Western Novel" nent American author, Zane ,Grey, and his works; to revive interest in the lived in Lackawaxen frorii 1905 until 1918. The National Park writings of Zane Grey and preserve the sites of, his writings so that future Service acquired the museum in 1989. (Digital Photos Contributed) generations may realize the contributions September, 13 last year was Pike County Together, Henry and Dutch brainstormed made by Zane Grey toward the develop­ Cornmissioner Sally Thomson, who was and developed a companion program to ment of the adventure story in American lit-" inspired by Henry's talk to seek the promo­ bur museum tours. erature." tion- of one of Pike County's former They searched through Lackawaxen td They certainly made progress toward celebrites; Zane Grey. find a site for a reception and their activiV meeting their own admirable goals while , That encounter sparked several events ties. A new business in the community, the enhancing one of the National Park that drew attention to Zane Grey in north­ RiverVievv Cafe, graciously offered to host Service's programs: eastern Pennsylvania. their part of this special event. The society's involvement in this-year's Henry'contacted several local members Henry and 1 prepared posters via e-mail Zane Grey Birthday Celebration in of the Society, and found a dedicated co- with the help of Zane Grey's West Society Lackawaxen came about as a result of our chair ih butch Schwede, a retired busi­ officers, who arranged for our use of their 150th Anniversary of Roebling's Delaware nessman who became a ZGWS member logos and photos. Aqueduct, commemorated last September. while working as a seasonal park inter­ Zane Grey's son Loren, now in his SOs, One of our speakers at that event was preter at Upper Delaware, Scenic and and Zane's granddaughter Susan, both liv­ local ZGWS member Henry Nardi, who Recreational River. ing in California, sent their best wishes for resides in Milford, Pa., with his family and One of his favorite duties at that time was the event. Loren shared with us that his works in New York City with the United giving tours at the Zane Grey Museum, so dad, however, seldom celebrated his own Nations. Dutch was quickly, excited alDout the birthday. . A fellow speaker at the podium on ZGWS project. Roy Given, our Chief of Interpretation, prepared press releases and was in atten­ Zane Grey Museum dance witli Henry and Dutch when the Pike Cbuhty Commissioners formally pro- Contact Information: clairried January 30 and 31, 1999 as "Zane Grey Days" and issued an official, framed upper Delaware Scenic proclariiation for display in the Zane Grey and Recreational River Museum. • . RR 2 Box 2428 We all worked with Bill Kiger, chair of the Beach Lake, PA Pike County Chamber of Commerce 18405-9737 Tourisrh Committee, to cross-promote a special activity he scheduled that same TeL (570)685-4871 weekend at The Columns, which is the Fax (570) 685-4874 Museum of the Pike County Historical Society in Milford, Pa. Connie Lloyd, who manages our Eastern upde.. interpretation ©nps National book.sales and prepares many of Nov/ flowers adorn Ihc gravcsite of Zane and Lma Elise our in-house exhibits, provided some ( Doily ) Grey Z.mc Grey died Oclobcr 23 1939 at Ihc age of •materials for a display at The Columns. . 67 When Dolly died in 1957 thc dbhcs of both v^crc interred in Web Site •Pre-event press coverage further piqued- a cemetery near thoir home in Lackawaxen fulfilling their wish www nps gov/upde to rest togother beside fhe Delaware River piease see "ZANE GREY" on Page 7 Spring 1999 The Upper Delaware Delawaire R5¥eir Sopym Mll©a1t Jyoe 19=26 The Sth Annual Delaware River Sojourn will target children's stewardship of the river resources while also opening up daily participation to greater numbers. "Discover the Delaware '99!" is the call to action as organizers finalize the June 19- 26 ittnerary. June is annually celebrated as American Rivers Month. First launched in 1995, the Sojourn is an eight-day canoeing and camping celebra­ tion ofthe Delaware River, the longest free flowing river in the eastern United States. Sojourners enjoy the opportunity to learn about the river and its associated ecology, history, culture, and resources, as they paddle along for one or more*days. Shuttle transportation, lunches, educational pro­ grams, overnight campsites, insurance, and a souvenir keepsake are provided. This year, a special emphasis will be placed on activities for young people in Participants in Ihe first Deiaware River Sojourn, held in 1995, listen to safety instructions. each of the three river sections: Upper, Sojourners are an Upper Delaware theme of "D & H Canal Days", participation in the June 19 (evening registration for eariy Middle Delaware by the Delaware River Basin Commissioners, a personal escort by arrivals), 20, and 21; Middle, June 22 and George Washington himself in the Lower Delaware, along with interpretation of local flora 23; and Lower, June 24, 25, and 26. and fauna, on-foot explorations, entertainment, and community celebrations throughout Sojourn planners have expanded the the eight-day adventure. maximum number of paddlers per day from The Upper Delaware Council and National Park Service are among the lead agencies 50 to 100 to accommodate the high level of- serving on the Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee. Co-chairs for the 1999 interest. Costs for a daily trip have been Sojourn are Ted Evans and Susan Taylor, representing the Lower Delaware. The Pocono reduced to $40 (add $10 for canoe rental). Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has registration brochures with full details, itin­ "Thru-trippers" with their own canoes pay eraries, and prices available by writing to PEEC, RR 2, Box 1010, Dingmans Ferry, PA $50 the first day, and $25 additional days. 18328; phone (570) 828-2319; fax (570) 828-9695; e-mail [email protected], or click on the Among the exciting plans awaiting Sojourn's updated web page located at: www.nps.gov/upde/sojourn.• When Does the New Millennium Begin? Opinion by Charles Wieland, A.A.S., year, and so on. Narrowsburg, N.Y. The accepted fact, like the determination A controversy over the beginning of ttie of a person's age, is that a year is not given third millennium has existed since the for­ a number until it is completed. mation of the present calendar. For this reason, the first year AD is not 1 The January 1, 2001 supporters say that actually the 2000th year and its completion AD until a year after the AD beginning the calendar started at 1 so the 2000 years is the beginning of the 21 st century and the point and any reference to things which will not be completed until 2001. third millennium. occurred in 1 AD actually happened in the It is not conceivable that the calendar To better understand the beginning of the second year AD. For the same reason, the makers would have considered 1 the start present calendar, you have to realize that it first year AD is like the first year of a because, throughout time, the year's des­ was developed long after the fact. decade and is referred to as "0" for refer­ ignation is always done after the comple­ The calendar originated in Europe, which ence purposes in time. tion of the calendar year. is 40 to 50 degrees north latitude. The Keeping in mind that the years of this A year which is considered the first year beginning of a new year was determined to time were only given numbers centuries of any decade or century would be similar be at the point when the sunrise reverses later, there could be writing which do not to a child born on that January first. The and mornings start to gain daylight, which reference the "0" year. child is one year old on the following happens on January 1 at that latitude. This This is a miscalculation on the part of any January 1 and continues to be one for the then is also the point in time when BC historian who may have failed to realize it. entire second year. ended and AD began for our calendar. Even if there were some kind of indication This accepted fact leads to the conclu­ The progression of years at that time was that the BC/AD was not in the right place, sion that the millenniums, centuries, and not numbered so the description of the the error would be in the BC time and not decades all started at "0". time is: the third year BC was followed by affect the accepted way we figure time and It is accepted by society that a decade the second year BC, which was followed cycles. like the '70s started on January 1, 1970 by the first year BC, which ended at the AD I hope that the conclusions reached in and yielded to the '80s on January 1, 1980, beginning point. this explanation will have everyone cele­ ten years later. Then AD started with the first year AD fol­ brating the new millennium on January 1, This leads to the conclusion that 1999 is lowed by the second year AD and the third 2000. • Spring 1999 6 The Upper Delaware "ZANE GREY," continued from Page 5 interest in Zane Grey. Several local reporters interviewed our Museum Curator Dorothy Moon and Supervisory Park Ranger Ingrid Peterec (who provides guid­ ance to the volunteers and seasonal employees who present most of the muse­ um tours each summer.) All the advance publicity and some particulariy nice winter days ensured a good attendance this year. When the big weekend finally arrived, visitors driving through Milford were greet­ ed by a large banner across the front of The Columns: "Happy Birthday, Zane Grey." Outside The Columns, Bill Kiger offered readings from Zane Grey's works. In Lackawaxen, 305 curious and inter­ ested visitors, including a good number of children attending with their parents, toured the Zane Grey Museum and talked with park staff. Even a tno of dogs (riding shotgun in the canoe) pitched in with their family members at last About half that number continued on to year's "On and Under the Deiaware River Cleanup" sponsored by Kittatinny Canoes. The the RiverView Cafe for cake and coffee, to dates for the 10th Annual Cleanup are July 13-16, 1999. (File photo) see videos of Zane Grey and his Westerns, and to talk with ZGWS members. Kittatinny Canoes Marks Decade Fellow ZGWS members Bill and Colette Fulton joined Henry and Dutch on Saturday and shared their video of last Of Cleaning 'On and Under' River year's Zane Grey's West Society The national award-winning "Qn and Under the Delaware River Cleanup" program spon­ Convention. sored by Kittatinny Canoes will return for its tenth year on July 13-16. Door prizes were drawn each day, with Since the annual cleanups began in 1990, Kittatinny volunteers and staff have been more than 10 lucky winners receiving Zane responsible for ridding the river of an accumlated total of 150.41 tons of trash, including Grey books or movies. 5,103 Ibs. of cans; 4,680 tires; and 20.25 tons of scrap metal. Quite a few people reportedly visited the 'This cleanup is successful each year in large part to our faithful volunteers who come Greys' gravesite, where Henry and Dutch back year after year," says Kittatinny Canoes President Ruth M. Jones. placed new flowers courtesy of the Society. "Hundreds of volunteers give their time on each day to help preserve and protect the While a lot of extra effort went into this ecology of the river and its inhabitants. Kittatinny, in retum for their time and loyalty, pro­ year's Zane Grey Birthday Celebration, vides canoes, campsites, breakfast, and a barbecue dinner each day to all the volunteers, everyone involved felt rewarded by the free of charge. We get back a squeaky clean river for our customers to enjoy, but more positive outcome. Such a cooperative spir­ importantly, we come away with the knowledge that there are so many people who care it almost always has long-lasting benefits. just as much about the environment and ecology of the river as we do," Jones adds. For additional information or to provide This year's itinerary follows. Participants must register by calling 1-800-FLOAT-KC. your suggestions and feedback, please July 13 - Meet at Kittatinny Canoes' Barryville Base at 9 a.m., and travel up river to Ten feel free to contact the Zane Grey Museum Mile River, where the cleanup begins. This first day will cover 19 miles. via the information provided on Page 5 of July 14 - Meet at Kittatinny Canoes' Matamoras Base at 9 a.m., and travel up river to this article. Pond Eddy. This segment leading to Milford Beach spans 16 miles. The Zane Grey's West Society may be July 15 - Meet at Kittatinny Canoes' Dingmans Ferry Base at 9 a.m., travel up river to contacted at: Milford Beach, and work all the way down to the Delaware Water Gap, 36 miles. Zane Grey's West Society July 16 - Trash Sorting Day at the Matamoras Base for recycling and disposal. 708 Wanwick Avenue Last year, a record number of 614 volunteers scoured 70 river miles for garbage. Some Fort Wayne, IN 46825 of the trickier items found in or near the water over the years include 18 sticks of dyna­ web site: www.zanegreysws.org*> mite, a 1962 pick-up truck, a set of false teeth, and a brass bed.*:* ( New Subscribers and Address Changes Welcomed ) X' If you have friends or colleagues who would be interested in receiving our free newsletter, we viill be happy to add them to the mailing list. Please also advise us of any address changes to help update our records. Return this notice to the Upper Delaware Council, P.O. Box 192, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or call (914) 252-3022. New Address: Old Address: Name Name Address Address Box or ApL #. Box, Apt. #. City/State City/State _ Zip+4 Zip-i-4 Check here to be removed from our mailing list. Spring 1999 The Upper Delaware READY FOR BUSINESS: The Upper Deiaware Council heid its Annuai Meeting January 7. Town of Deerpark Supervisor Robert Cunningham swore in the 1999 officers, pictured above seated from the left: Vice-Chairperson John McKay (Lackawaxen Township), Chairperson Phil Chase (Town of Deerpark), and Secretary/Treasurer Jack Niflot (Town of Fremont). Standing behind them, from ieft to right, are UDC Representatives or Alternates Peter Melnyk (Lumberland), Cai Hite (National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River), Bernie Kozykowski (Upper Deiaware Citizens Advisory Council), Chartie Wieland (Tusten), Fred Gerty and Bruce MacMillan (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation), Marian Hrubovcak (Pennsyivania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources), Ai Bowers (Westfall), Bruce Selneck (Shohola), David Everett (Delaware River Basin Commission), Larry Richardson (Cochecton), George Frosch (Hancock), Harold Roeder, Jr. (Delaware), and Lew Schmalzle (Highland). Pictured below ieft, 1999 Chairperson Phil Chase signs his oath. (Ramie/Soete photos) Mark Your Calendars... April 16-25 - Water Snapshot '99. Basin-wide. Contact Robert Kausch at the Delaware River Basin Commission, (609) 883-9500, ext. 252. See details in this issue. Page 4. April 23 & 24 - Canal Clean-up Days at the Roebling Bridge, Minisink Ford, NY. Contact Sandra Schultz at the National Park Sen/ice, (570) 729-8251. April 25 - Upper Delaware Council's 11th Annual Awards Banquet at Woodloch Pines Resort, Hawley, Pa., 2:30 p.m. reception, 3:30 p.m. dinner, awards, and keynote address by U.S. Congressman Don Shenwood (PA 10th District). Reservations: (914) 252-3022. IVlay 5 - "Flowing Towards the Future" Upper Delaware Regional Basin Workshop, 1-4:30 p.m. 0^6-9:30 p.m. at the Tusten Town Hall, Narrowsburg, NY. See Page 3. June 19-26 - 5th Annual Delaware River Sojoum. Contact Pocono Environmental Education Center, (570) 828-2319, or e-mail to [email protected]. 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