Contributed photo by Bill Streeter Stephanie Streeter of Milford’s Delaware Valley Raptor Center holds the male eagle rescued near the Delaware Valley School Complex in Milford, PA.

Rescued eagle remains grounded

Male eagle wounded near school thought to be a partner in Milford’s resident pair

By SANDY LONG

MILFORD, PA—Roy DeLuca was delivering snacks along routes 6 and 209 near the Delaware Valley School Complex on January 4 when he spied something strange along the side of the road. “I came out of the school and saw an eagle just sitting there,” said DeLuca. DeLuca parked his van and approached the bird, which ran from him, dragging a wing. The wounded raptor ducked into an alley, where DeLuca was able to trap him until help arrived.

Teachers from the school, along with a growing crowd of bystanders, gathered at the site and watched as Stephanie Streeter of Milford’s Delaware Valley Raptor Center (DVRC) retrieved the injured bird utilizing heavy gloves, a towel and a box.

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Growing concern about gas well deals

Residents have questions, few answers

By TOM KANE

DAMASCUS, PA - Some say it’s easy money and others say that whatever is paid is not equivalent to what is lost.

A group of local Pennsylvania residents gathered on January 8 at the Damascus Elementary School to stem the tide of alleged intimidation of local residents by gas companies seeking to sign leases to drill for natural gas.

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Callicoon board keeps Semenetz on payroll

Council members ignore supervisor’s objections

By FRITZ MAYER

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY—Supervisor Linda Babicz came to the meeting armed with ammunition to support her position but her arsenal wasn’t enough.

At the Town of Callicoon Town Board meeting on January 14, Babicz explained to the public and the councilpersons why she objected to hiring former supervisor Gregg Sementez as a deputy code enforcement officer.

One, she questioned his judgment.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Bethel passes green resolution
• Facing the garbage gap
• State establishes invasive species office

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