Contributed photo by Tom Rue Chrissy Schiff, left, the Schiff former campaign manager; and Reia-Marie Schiff, 13; Lila Schiff, 10; Dara, 5; and David, 3; watch as Sullivan County Clerk George Cooke, right, swears in Michael Schiff as Sullivan County Sheriff.

Schiff and Chaboty sworn in as sheriff and undersheriff

MONTICELLO, NY—County clerk George Cooke administered the oath of office to Sullivan County’s newest sheriff, Michael Schiff. The swearing-in ceremony took place on December 7 in the Sullivan County Legislative chambers. In the same ceremony, Schiff announced veteran state trooper Eric Chaboty as his undersheriff.

After Schiff’s oath was completed, Chaboty was sworn into office by his wife Tammi, a notary public. A sergeant based at the Liberty state police barracks, Chaboty has been the treasurer for the eastern NY division of the State Trooper’s Police Benevolent Association, in charge of a $2 million budget. He will retire from his state position to work with Schiff at the sheriff’s department.

Schiff said he and Chaboty have “fought many battles together” in the past. Both have been active in the trooper’s union.

Both men will assume their posts at midnight on January 1, 2006, when outgoing Sheriff Dan Hogue retires.

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Wayne 2006 budget has a 31% increase in taxes

All officials and employees will receive raises in 2006

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA—“The cost increases were more than we estimated,” said Wayne County Business Manager John Haggarty, when he presented the 2006 budget to the commissioners on December 8.

The new budget calls for a 31-percent increase in taxes and a total expenditure of $26,482,599. Last year that figure was $25,439,748, an increase in spending of $1,042,841.

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Four bridges on the way to repair

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA—The Wayne County Commissioners got a progress report on the plans to reconstruct four bridges that have been washed out or are functionally obsolete.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Pride runs deep in Eldred, but is it enough to save the school?
• Keefer Kars, up in flames
• Tusten thanks Charlie Knapp
• Nicoletti fired
• Development challenges oncology camp
• Pike budget raises taxes
• Residents request release; Sullivan West seeks options
• Sullivan lawmakers vote to raise taxes

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