TRR photo by Tom Kane Red Cross disaster worker Barbara Schupeltz will go to New Orleans next week.

Wayne County groups jump into action

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA—Wayne County residents are responding quickly to the needs of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

One example of the spontaneous community organizing taking place is “Bucking Katrina,” a campaign to get everybody to drop a dollar in buckets at area banks to aid the victims.

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Katrina a cause for local concern, planning

By CHARLIE BUTERBAUGH

REGION—With the nation heading into a season that researchers say could bring additional hurricanes as powerful as Katrina, few issues could be of more concern to river valley residents than the need for emergency preparation and the high price of gasoline.

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Hotel Fauchere to open in December

By TOM KANE

MILFORD, PA—Built in 1880, the Hotel Fauchere on Broad Street faced the mean destiny of demolition.

Then Sean Strub and Dick Snyder decided to save the grand old building, which has a history as renowned as Milford. The partners have taken the last three years to secure permits and financing and began reconstruction in 2003. Their plan to re-open the hotel and restaurant should come to fruition this December.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Local hearts and imagination respond to Katrina
• National Preparedness Month proclaimed
• River council awards grants for managing growth
• Study and change at Sullivan West

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