Contributed photo Dr. Paul Salzberg, center, a family practice physician in Callicoon, NY, joined hundreds of his colleagues in a demonstration in Washington, DC on September 27 to send a message to congress that healthcare reform must be a priority this election year.

Local doc demonstrates in Washington, DC

Calls for healthcare reform

By FRITZ MAYER

WASHINGTON, DC—Dr. Paul Salzberg and 1,500 of his colleagues decided to send a message to lawmakers. On September 27, the doctors donned their white gowns, picked up signs and demonstrated in front of the Capital Building to let lawmakers know their concerns. The doctors were members of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Salzberg, who practices medicine in Callicoon, NY, said that because of pressures facing doctors and the health care industry in general, “there is a real danger that many family doctors will no longer be able to continue to practice medicine.”

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River organizations send top officials to region

Task force to draft temporary flood mitigation measures by year’s end; long-range plan to follow

By SANDY LONG

DELAWARE RIVER REGION—Two women holding top posts with influential Delaware River-related organizations recently visited the Upper Delaware region to address officials concerning issues related to flooding.

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Cell tower discussed at Damascus meeting

By TOM KANE

DAMASCUS, PA - At the Damascus township meeting on October 16, the proposed new cell tower was a major topic of discussion. Township attorney Lee Krause requested the contract be adjusted and that the cell tower company, Wireless Edge of Orange County, be required to increase its bond by an additional one million dollars. The board approved. A public hearing will be held on the cell tower at a future date.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Resident gets ‘do-over’ of Empire Zone meeting
• SCATV Association donates $10,000 to two ailing kids
• Community destiny: Taking control of conservation
• Highland chief changes
• Coffee with a scone and a seat on Main Street
• Report blasts Sullivan West officials
• Pike County publishes guide for clean water
• Funds will help pay for justice court operations

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