VOL. 17 NO. 17 GRAHAMSVILLE, NY 12740 APRIL 29, 2021 $1.00 Mysterious Book Report John D. McKenna Pg 5 • The Olive Jar Carol La Monda Pg 6 • The Scene Too Jane Harrison Pg 11 Knarf’s Classic Movie & Trivia Pg 42 Sullivan County Legislators Clash on Opinion After last minute scheduling for a meeting of the Sullivan County Legislators held on Friday, April 23 a difference of opinions began to mani- fest regarding the adoption of a new ethics code pertaining to a recent county ethics board recom- mendation that Luis Alvarez, (Legislator District 6) be forced to take 90 days of anger manage- ment classes for being “unprofessional” and “rude” to a county employee. The votet passed among the five members who were included in Friday's meeting. According to Rajsz, “Last week the legislators agreed to have a meeting on Thursday but then it got switched to Friday at 4 p.m., a time when the other legislators couldn't attend. On Monday, the four members of the Legislature who were not present at Friday's meeting and unable to vote - Democrats Ira County Legislators Nadia Rajsz (District 2), Ira Steingart (District 8), Luis Alvarez, Steingart, Nadia Rajsz, and Luiz Alvarez, and (District 6) and Joseph Perrello (District 7) at Monday afternoon’s bi-partisan Joe Perrello, a Republican - called for a bi-parti- press conference held on the steps of Sullivan County Court House. They made a san press conference to take place on the steps of statement involving the Sullivan County Legislature regarding its leadership. the Sullivan County Courthouse. (Contd. Pg. 4) UC Executive Announces A Green New Deal Plan for Ulster County on Earth Day With over 30 goals and targets, Ulster County is the first County in New York State and among the first in the nation to release a comprehensive Green New Deal plan Centering on three focus areas, the bold environmental vision sets both short and long term goals for Ulster County from retrofitting and weatherizing 1,000 Ulster County homes per year to working to ensure that all Ulster County farmers utilize climate smart practices OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today released his Green New Deal plan for Ulster County. Joined by environmental leaders from throughout the Hudson Valley, the report consisting of over 30 goals and targets makes Ulster County the first County in New York State and among the first in the nation to release a comprehensive Green New Deal plan. WATCH THE PRESS CONFER- ENCE. “As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pan- demic, laying the foundations for a green, equitable econo- my is one of the most critical steps we can take to rebuild, realign and reinvigorate our communities,” said County Executive Pat Ryan. “A Green New Deal allows us to stabi- lize our climate, transition to clean energy and protect and regenerate our natural resources. All while doing the work to undo generations of economic and environmental injus- tice and create opportunity for everyone.” (Contd. Pg. 4) PAGE 2 THE TOWNSMAN APRIL 29, 2021 YE OLDE TRI-VALLEY TOWNSMAN ON THE FRONT BURNER: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE TOWN OF DENNING AND weep with them that weep. Romans 12:12 THE TOWN OF NEVERSINK Ye Olde Tri-Valley Townsman (USPS #009 398 - ISSN 1558- Grahamsville has been sold to C.M. 9013) will be published weekly for $40.00 per year by OBITUARIES Gnome Home Inc. Dayton. Possession will be given June 5th. This was formerly the James EDITOR: Linda Comando - 985-0501 Carol A. VanDenberg of Liberty, NEVERSINK NEWS: Hulda Vernooy Slater home and consists of a two fam- THE SCENE TOO - Jane Harrison NY the co-owner of Hillside Greenhouse, ily house and garage located on the OLIVE JAR - Carol La Monda Inc. and a lifelong area resident, died State Road in the center of the village. MYSTERIOUS BOOK REPORT - John McKenna Sunday April 18, 2021 at Garnet Health FALLSBURG NEWS - Larry Schafman Mr. Dayton bought the Briggs' home- MOVIE TRIVIA - Frank Comando a/k/a Knarf Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 60. stead in Grahamsville a few years ago Email: [email protected] The daughter of Marjorie J. Dexter and is making his home there. He con- Website: thetownsman.com Denman and the late Carl H. 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The does not have a computer. many years and she was a former Cub .......................................................................................... capacity of the dam when full is 55 bil- POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS AND Master for Scout Troop 96. She enjoyed lion gallons of water. The old road LETTERS TO THE EDITORS: reading and spending time with her fami- through the valley is visible now for 1. ALL submissions should be typewritten or in Microsoft ly. the last time. Word. Survivors include her husband, Dale 2. Letters should contain no more than 300 words and must be typewritten. They may be emailed as Microsoft Word docu- K. VanDenberg, at home; three sons, May 3, 1961 ments. Michael VanDenberg and his companion 3. Letters should offer worthwhile comments and avoid libel April Wright, Kevin VanDenberg, and Miss Joan Grey, daughter of Mrs. or bad taste. Dorothy Grey, Sundown Road, has 4. Letters must be signed with the writer's own name. 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To renew or receive a new subscription to the Virtual She was predeceased by one son, Development Committee for the sec- TOWNSMAN, in your email every week, fill out the form Johnathan Kyle VanDenberg; and her ond annual “Operation Facelift” cam- below and mail it to Townsman, P O Box 232, Grahamsville, paign scheduled for the first week in NYor drop it in the box located on the porch of the First Aid father, Carl Denman. Building in Grahamsville. Make checks payable to: Ye Olde A memorial visitation will be private. May. Last year a similar campaign Tri-Valley Townsman. You may also sign up on line and pay Arrangements have been entrusted to was in effect and it served to eliminate with Paypal from the website: http://thetownsman.com the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at many eyesores before the opening of NAME the resort season. ADDRESS Buckley, Liberty, NY. www.Harris- FH.com 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 Frank Koscijanski, 70, died sud- EMAIL denly at his home on Saturday. 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