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Bishop, CA — After passing his ski mountaineering exams near Whistler in British Columbia, Margaretville native Jed Porter has been fully certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA).
The guide training and exams, administered by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), produce certified guides to a high level of ability. Only 89 U.S. guides have been fully certified in rock, alpine and ski guiding by the AMGA since the American program was recognized internationally in 1997.

By Joe Moskowitz
The long career of Middletown Town Justice Glen George has apparently come to a sudden, and to many, shocking end.
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has removed George from the bench citing misconduct, which goes back to the year 2000. It was the opinion of eight judges on the panel that George is “unfit for judicial office.” Two judges disagreed, and one did not vote.

By Jay Braman Jr.
Thanks to recently installed video surveillance cameras, the man who allegedly broke into the American Legion Hall in Phoenicia on Saturday night is now behind bars in the Ulster County Jail.
New York State Police in Kingston have announced the arrest of Daniel P. Tuohy, 45, of Lagrangeville for third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer, DWI, and numerous traffic offenses.
On Saturday police responded to a burglary alarm at the American Legion Post 950, located at 1045 Old Route 28 in the Town of Shandaken.

By Joe Moskowitz
Next Tuesday is a big day for public school administrators across New York as voters decide whether to accept or reject budget proposals for the 2013-14 school year. And this year two area districts have contested races for board of education seats.

Andes Central School has announced its Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2013.
Tristin Tait, the daughter of Dale and Judi Tait of Andes, has been named Valedictorian.
Tristin will be attending SUNY Oneonta in the fall and majoring in biology. While in high school, Tristin has participated in the Drama Club, Travel Club, Outdoor Club, SADD, and chorus. She has been a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.
Kelsey Little, the daughter of Tom and Susie Little of DeLancey, has been named Salutatorian.

By Jay Braman Jr.
Calling the clandestine effort to get the Village of Fleischmanns to dissolve its government “a distraction,” Mayor Todd Pascarella said last week that he would much rather stay focused on the business of helping the village get back on its feet than go through the rigmarole that happened a few years ago when the village board took a long hard look at the idea before throwing it out the window.

Margaretville — The opening performance of the world premiere production of Chip Deffaa’s “Irving Berlin’s America” is Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street.
“Irving Berlin’s America” is a musical play featuring more than 25 songs by Berlin, and a few favorites by his friend George M. Cohan. The playwright will be present at the opening and there will be a reception and conversation with him and the cast following the performance.

Highmount – The Belleayre Conservatory will host its annual Barbecue Dinner Dance and Auction on Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m. at Belleayre Mountain’s Overlook Lodge.
The conservatory is the not-for-profit organization that annually presents the renowned Belleayre Music Festival, now entering its 22nd season. The Memorial Day weekend event is the traditional fund-raising event that jump-starts the festival’s season.

Margaretville Central School will host its Annual Wellness Fair on Friday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at school.
A variety of organizations will be on hand to present demonstrations relating to all aspects of wellness to both students and members of the outside community. Door prizes will also be given out. “We’re trying to deal not only with the physical, but with the mental and social well-being as well,” said event co-organizers Carol Norwick and Tracy Reither.

For all of the destruction and heartache caused by the wrath of Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011, there were ultimately a few bright spots. The new Crazy River Café & Deli on Route 28, Margaretville is among the positives emerging in the wake of the storm.
Owners Char and Art DeBari opened the Crazy River Café & Deli on April 22, following a year of planning and construction. While they would have preferred to avoid the flood that spurred the move, they are thrilled with the new direction of their careers.