TRR photo by Fritz Mayer The interior windshield of this psychedelically bedecked bus serves as a screen for one of the 20 films available for viewing at the Museum at Bethel Woods.

Steeped in iconography

Museum at Bethel Woods is open for business

By FRITZ MAYER

BETHEL, NY—For many people, no museum, movie or book could ever sufficiently capture the energy and feeling of change that charged the air at the original Woodstock Festival. But the Museum at Bethel Woods comes closer than just about anything else.

While those who visit the 6,728-square-foot main exhibit gallery may be interested in arguably the most famous concert in the history of the world, the museum also covers the entirety of the tumultuous decade of the ’60s.

There are lots of pictures and murals reflecting the era, as well as interactive productions that highlight the music of the times. There are also artifacts, such as the electric piano used in a performance at the concert by the group Sha Na Na.

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Scientist warns of drilling health hazards

Points to the need for full disclosure

By TOM KANE

CALLICOON, NY - Gas drilling presents a clear and present danger to the health and well-being of the populace, said an eminent endocrinologist to a crowd of over 350 people who attended a video presentation at the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon on June 1.

Theo Colborn, who has a long list of science degrees and credentials, spoke about her research over the last five years into the chemicals that are used in the process of fracking a gas well.

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Pennsylvania shuts down two gas drillers

River basin commission enforces rules

By TOM KANE

LYCOMING COUNTY, PA - How many other gas drilling companies haven’t sought permission to withdraw water?

That’s a question that is still hanging in the air after the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) got the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to shut down two gas drilling companies on May 30 for withdrawing water from local lakes and streams without permission to do so.

It turns out that the action is a breach of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Conservationist wins award
• Constables: community peace officers on patrol
• Dairy co-op is target of a federal investigation
• Businesses, nonprofits reach out
• New York battle brewing over gay marriage
• Opening day attracts Woodstock concert veteran

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