November 2012
Damascus baseline methane study completed; insurance against gas migration
A recurring question in the gas drilling debate is “does hydraulic fracturing lead to gas migration?” The answers are opposite of each other: Many residents who live near gas wells that have undergone hydraulic fracturing insist that it does, while drilling companies almost always insist that it does not, even when they agree to pay settlements. Read more
Email this pageHonesdale for the Holidays
Honesdale, the historic town that is the birthplace of the nation’s railroad system and the beginning point of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, will host several events on November 23 and 24 in preparation for the upcoming holiday celebrations. Read more
Youth give back to community
Richard Lander and Drew Billard are two seniors from Sullivan West High School who went the extra mile in completing their mandatory school senior project. Each year, seniors at the high school must complete a minimum of 15 hours toward a community service project. The boys put in 32.5 hours and surpassed their fundraising goal by more than double. Read more
Dinner with a mission; teen won’t face cancer alone
While many 13-year-olds are focused on school, extracurricular activities and social media, Christine Gorr has more serious matters on her mind. The granddaughter of former Town of Highland supervisor Allan Schadt, Christine has been diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer that is now threatening other organs in her body. Read more
Holiday Stocking Stuffer Show: Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts
Sparta, NJ- Lake Mohawk Country Club, 9am-3pm, Open to the public. 201/213-2146, simmonsjo@yahoo.com
Equinunk Volunteer Fire Company's Annual Turkey Party
Equinunk Fire Hall, 7pm. Free refreshments available. 570/224-4578
Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Eagle Institute Volunteer Training Day
Lackawaxen Inn - Become an eagle volunteer, 9:30am-12pm. volunteer@delawarehighlands.org, www.DelawareHighlands.org, 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010
Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets Announces Holiday
Delaware Youth Center - Every Sunday in December. 11am-2pm. www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org 845/292-6180 ext. 115.
The Delaware Youth Center's Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Delaware Community Center- 9am-4pm. Breakfast and lunch available.
Lenape Program at PEEC: “Lenape of the Eastern Woodland”
Lehman Township, Dingmans Ferry, PA - 1-3pm. $20/person pre-registration. 570/828-2319 www.peec.org
