May 2012
Sandy Beecher remembered
Sanford “Sandy” Beecher, a prominent attorney in Milford, was remembered by friends and family at a visitation at the Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford on April 30. Hundreds gathered at his memorial service on May 1. He passed away on April 23 after a battle with congestive heart failure at age 79. Read more
Email this pageJoin a memoir-writing group
HONESDALE, PA — The memoir-writing group held at the Honesdale Senior Center for the past six months is ready to expand its membership and increase its meetings to twice monthly. If you have memories and stories, enjoy reading and writing and like to get to know other people in a secure, open and friendly environment, consider joining the group. Membership is open to Wayne County residents. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. Meetings are at 323 10th St. The next meeting will be on Friday, May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the game room on the main floor. Call 570/937-3148.
Sullivan legislature calls for fracking health study
Critics of gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing in New York State have long been calling for a study on the possible impacts the process can have on human health. While there is some support for the idea among elected officials in Albany, so far state officials have not been willing to go in that direction. Read more
Sullivan legislature calls for fracking health study
Critics of gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing in New York State have long been calling for a study on the possible impacts the process can have on human health. While there is some support for the idea among elected officials in Albany, so far state officials have not been willing to go in that direction. Read more
Share your talent at Milford Open Mic
MILFORD, PA — Milford Open Mic is a not-for-profit group that sponsors an open mic night every Friday at 611 Broad St. and several concerts each month on Saturdays. It is a venue for local talent and families to gather together and have fun in an alcohol-free environment. Read more
‘WIGSTICKS—Fairy Tales’
MILFORD, PA — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) will present “WIGSTICKS—Fairy Tales,” a drag show feature at the Milford Theatre (114 E. Catherine Street) on Saturday, May 19, featuring the illustrious Steady Mess and her troupe of performers. Read more
Youngsville farm to host enzyme demonstration;event tied to climate awareness
For more than a year, a group of diverse people have been working to establish a farm at 229 Menges Road in Youngsville, while also establishing the Seon Wellbeing Academy at the same location. The academy fosters health and spiritual wellbeing. The organization’s website says, “We are an online academy that teaches one how to breathe, live fruitfully and how to prepare for the completion of one’s life.” Read more
Wurtsboro Art Alliance members show
WURTSBORO, NY — An exhibit of artwork by members of the Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) will be on display from Saturday, May 5 through June 10 at the WAA Gallery. There will be a reception on opening day from 2 to 6 p.m.
The exhibit will include paintings, drawings, watercolors, photography, sculpture and ceramics created by Wurtsboro Art Alliance members.
The Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery is located at 73 Sullivan St., and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Email info@waagal lery.org, or visit www.waagallery.org.
Design-a-Sun-Catcher Contest at Gillinder Glass
PORT JERVIS, NY — Gillinder Glass is having a Design-a-Sun-Catcher contest. The winning design will be made into a mold; the sun catchers will be made at the Gillinder Glass factory and will be available at the Gillinder Glass Store. Read more
Historical Society plans dinner theater; play will recall last hanging at old jail
The spring gala of the Wayne County Historical Society planned for May 26 will center around a historic hanging in the county’s Old Stone Jail. It will feature a dinner-theater event recalling the historical trial of James McCabe, the last man to be hanged in Wayne County. Read more
