Contributed photo A standoff between members of the Six Nations and local Canadian authorities has halted construction of an upscale residential development near Caledonia, Ontario since February. A resident close to the protesters says they will use the same tactics to block the building of a casino in Sullivan County.

Native Americans object to Sullivan County casino

County lawmakers vote to acceptnew contract with Mohawks

By FRITZ MAYER

NEW YORK STATE—John McDonald told the Sullivan County Legislature last week, that they had “no right” to enter into a casino contract with the chiefs who claim to represent the Mohawk people. McDonald, a lawyer from Rhinebeck, said he was speaking for the Mohawk Nation and that the chiefs negotiating with the county were an illegitimate government that had been forced on the Mohawks by the U.S. government.

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109th Infantry returns safe and sound from Iraq

Commanding officer is pleased that “We had no casualties”

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE, PA - Captain Peter West, commanding officer of the National Guard Company A, the 109th Infantry, breathed a sign of relief. His troops-every man of them-returned safely from 18 month’s deployment in Iraq.

The men, returning in two buses from the airport in Avoca, PA, were greeted with wild cheers, yells, kisses and, in some instances, tears from their families on Thursday, June 15 at the Lemnitzer Armory.

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Five state senators express opposition to power line

“I haven’t heard on person who is in favor of this thing”

By FRITZ MAYER

NORWICH, NY—Five senators expressed open opposition to the power lines proposed by New York Regional Interconnect (NYRI) at a New York State Senate hearing on June 15.

“I have never encountered an issue that has met with total opposition,” said Senator David Valesky.

“Not one single person has told me they support this,” said Senator Raymond Meier. The issue, he said, has brought out a sense of community in the region that he had not seen in a long time.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Bethel Woods is a go
• Bluestone industry is a big, small industry
• Highland Town Board tackles 911 signage
• Staying on the line
• “Material Trader” turns trash to treasure
• NACL asks questions about American values
• Sullivan West budget approved
• Stashing stuff

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