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TRR photo by David Hulse Sullivan County Legislator Ron Hiatt sorts the mail supporting and opposing Governor George Pataki’s proposal for five casinos in Sullivan. “It’s running about even,” he said.

Upping the ante in Sullivan

Money for schools and infrastructure sought

By DAVID HULSE

ALBANY, NY—As casino negotiations between county and state officials began early last week, one area supervisor held out high hopes for what might be accomplished.

Based on his earlier discussions with county officials, Lumberland Supervisor John LiGreci said he anticipated that, in part, county officials would press for a complete state takeover of Sullivan County school financing “for as long as the casinos are in operation.

“If the state wants the billion in revenues they’re expecting from five casinos, they will have to come up with $100 million for our schools,” he said, adding, “If they don’t, there’s only going to be three casinos.

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Mountain Laurel has high hopes

Pike will okay room tax support

By TOM KANE

BUSHKILL, PA—The Mountain Laurel Performing Arts Center has a new president with a strong resumé in taking charge of beginning or transitioning performing arts centers. His name is Richard T. Bryant.

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Saving soils for future farming

Wayne County farms apply for preservation program

By CHARLIE BUTERBAUGH

HONESDALE, PA—Seven farms in Wayne County will be evaluated this spring and considered for permanent preservation under the Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Program.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Bethel board split on five-casino position
• Release program to prevent East Branch flooding
• Craig Olver: a lifetime in forestry
• Pike library moves on expansion
• Downed plane stranded on Rio ice
• A room tax considered in Wayne
• Standardbred farm planned for Cochecton
• Happy birthday Zane
• Correction

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