July 2012
Is it all that sad?
“I am sure we are all equally saddened by the cancellation of the fireworks,” according to the Tusten Town Supervisor. Are we? Many veterans need to avoid hearing and seeing explosive fireworks to help them deal with their unrelenting, distracting, emotionally painful disturbing wartime memories. Read more
Email this pagePeifer comes through
We live in a time when many people believe that politicians are unresponsive and self-serving. However, I’m pleased to say that I recently had an experience with State Representative Michael Peifer that was just the opposite. As an insurer of many of the finest children’s camps in our area, my top concern is the safety of children. In the past 18 months, we had two incidents where a vehicle lost control in the vicinity of a camp and broke through the tree line separating the camp property from the road. Read more
Some pretty simple math
For those just stumbling for the first time into the issue of voter ID laws like the one that has recently been passed in Pennsylvania—and is now being challenged by the ACLU—the matter can be a bit confusing. Both sides are wrapping themselves up in the flag to defend their side of the argument. One side says it is protecting democracy by preventing fraud, making sure that the will of legitimate voters is not being overridden by those who have no right to vote, or are voting twice. The other side says it is protecting democracy by making sure no legitimate voter is denied the right to vote. Read more
Honesdale man arrested for domestic dispute
The Honesdale Borough Police arrested Joseph BENNETT, 47 from Honesdale after a domestic assault that occurred on 07/16/2012. According to Police, BENNETT allegedly assaulted a
41 year old female at an apartment on Church Street. During the assault, BENNETT alledgedly choked and punched the female. Read more
Jeff Jam 5K road race
Certified course around scenic Lake Jeff. Trophies, t-shirts (while supplies last). Registration 7:30am at Lions Field, race 8:30am. Info/entry forms: 845/482-5211 or 482-3039.
Field day & grand street parade
Parade steps off Main St., noon, followed by games, live music, food, beverages & more at the firehouse.
Book sale
Firehouse, 9am-3pm. Fri. is bag day: $2/bag of books. Benefits Western Sullivan Public Library. 845/482-4543.
University Official from Serbia Visits Monticello
On July 16, Sullivan County Court Judge, Frank J. LaBuda, and Commissioner of Jurors, George Cooke welcomed the Honorable Mel Dudic, the Dean and CEO of the International University located in Novi Pesar, Serbia, to a tour and program of the Sullivan County Courthouse in Monticello, New York. Read more
River corridor future planning
Share ideas for the future of the river corridor at the firehouse, 7-9pm. RSVP: 845/807-0531.
Make-Think-A-Thon
Presentation of immersive artwork & performances at CAS Arts Center, noon-5pm, free. theschoolofmakingthinking.com
