Contributed photo The late Allan Berube poses with his dog Pitou in a picture taken by Berube’s partner, John Nelson.

Allan Berube remembered

A tribute for a groundbreaking writer and local organizer

By FRITZ MAYER

FERNDALE, NY - He was remembered as a writer, a historian, a fireman, a village trustee, a good friend to many and a man who had a smile for almost everyone.

More than 100 friends and relatives turned out to the CVI Building in Ferndale on January 5 for a tribute to Allan Berube, who died on December 11, at Catskill Regional Medical Center, from complications related to stomach ulcers. He was 61.

Former Town of Liberty Supervisor Frank DeMayo, who acknowledged Berube’s contribution to efforts to revive the Village of Liberty, said, “He was a true friend. We’ll miss him, but he’ll always be here.”

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Kempthorn blocks casinos in Sullivan County

Mohawks vow to sue, others look to new administration

By FRITZ MAYER

WASHINGTON, DC—The Mohawks reacted angrily to the news that the casino they planned to open in Monticello has been blocked in Washington. In a statement, tribal chief Lorraine White said the language of the decision smacks of a “…paternalistic, racist approach to Indians.” She further said it was a “… prejudged position that declares that Washington cowboys know what is best for American Indians.”

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Will Semenetz stay on Callicoon payroll?

Answer may come at January 14 meeting

By FRITZ MAYER

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY—The new supervisor of the Town of Callicoon is locked in a battle with members of the board over whether the former supervisor, who was voted out of office in November, will stay on the town payroll as a part-time code enforcement officer (CEO).

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Other stories in this issue:

• Cochecton’s re-organizational meeting
• Hitting the ground running in 2008
• ONE FOR THE ROAD: An image to remember the Delaware River Region by
• Addressing adolescent HIV/AIDS in Sullivan
• Rouis is new top lawmaker

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