TRR photo by Sandy Long Members of D.R.E.A.M. Tank jam with Widespread Panic drummer Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz during the Bethel Woods Experience the Arts Encore program on August 27.

The D.R.E.A.M.

Percussion and possibility

By SANDY LONG

BETHEL, NY—Following a heartfelt apology from Widespread Panic drummer Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz for running late, no words were necessary as the universal language of drumming filled the Bethel Woods Museum Events Gallery with positive vibes during its latest Experience the Arts Encore program.

The program was created to provide community access to artistic, educational and entertainment opportunities at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The percussion workshop transpired only hours before Widespread Panic took the stage, and made it possible for high school-aged children who are part of the Monticello D.R.E.A.M. Tank project to interact directly with Ortiz.

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Advocating for national healthcare reform

Citizens hold silent signs of support

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—The national healthcare debate that’s been raging in town halls across the country for the past several weeks spilled out into the streets in our area. But there was no rage evident at this gathering, just a group of people holding signs urging passing motorists to support healthcare reform with a public option.

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Poker face pleases both sides of debate

Renewed casino dreams begin to manifest

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—He said he was going to be “guarded” with his comments and he was true to his word. At a brief press conference amid a day of hearing testimony and touring possible casino sites, Larry Echohawk, the person who perhaps more than any other will determine whether Indian casinos ever come to Sullivan County, gave absolutely no hint about the direction he might be leaning.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Gas news at a glance
• PA gas permits challenged
• Bicycle Coalition founder stalled by car-caused crash
• Wayne to discount drugs
• Pike two-year water study
• Correction
• Workforce Wayne gathers key players

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