Southern Ulster Times Aug. 30 2017 | Page 2

2 Southern Ulster Times, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Calendar..........................................12 Craig McKinney................................ 9 Classifieds......................................30 Crossword...................................... 32 Highland..........................................19 Letters to the Editor........................8 Marlboro.........................................18 Obituaries...................................... 23 Opinion.............................................8 Police Blotter...................................4 School News................................... 25 Service Directory........................... 33 Sports............................................40 PUBLIC AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 Lloyd Town Board workshop meet- ing, 4 p.m. Town Hall meeting room, 12 Church St., Highland. Plattekill Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1915 Route 44/55, Modena. THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 Marlboro School Board, 7:30 p.m. Marlborough Town Hall, 21 Milton Tpke, Milton. MONDAY, SEPT. 11 Marlborough Supervisor helps to bring cable to resident After several years in limbo, Luke Sukunda has finally gotten high speed cable/internet to his home in the area of Mahoney Rd. Sukunda reached out to Supervisor Al Lanzetta because two cable companies were involved and the cost of poles and wiring was prohibitive at nearly $8,000. Lanzetta reached out to Dan Ahouse, who worked for the cable company Altice, on behalf of the Sukunda family. After numerous conversations Lanzetta was able to get the proper lines brought in to Sukunda’s home at no cost. “Altice paid for it, so it was a happy ending,” Lanzetta said, pointing out that Sukunda’s school age children are now able to easily access school assignments and contact teachers when needed. Lanzetta said being able to help a constituent who was in a difficult The Sukunda family recently received cable and internet thanks, in part, to Marlborough Supervisor Al Lanzetta. L-R Luke, Heather, Lanzetta, Luke Sr., and Stevie. situation “is a big accomplishment. I actually changed somebody’s life. I can’t tell you how many times he thanked me...I am happy that everything went right.” Luke Sukunda said it was a very frustrating experience that took a long time to solve. He said he is glad it is over and appreciates Lanzetta’s assistance on this seemingly intractable issue. Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center groundbreaking held Marlborough Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 21 Milton Turnpike, Milton EARLY DEADLINES The office of the Southern Ulster Times will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day Deadlines for all display, classified and legal advertising for the Sept. 6 edition is Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. HOW TO REACH US OFFICE: 300 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550 PHONE: 845-561-0170, FAX: 845-561-3967 Emails may be directed to the following : ADVERTISING [email protected] CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS [email protected] TO REACH THE EDITOR [email protected] FOR THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICES [email protected] WEBSITE www.timescommunitypapers.com The Southern Ulster Times, (USPS 022-586) is a weekly newspaper published every Wednesday at Newburgh, NY 12550, with offices at 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY. Single copy: $1 at newsstand. By mail in Orange, Ulster or Sullivan Counties: $40 annually, $44 out of county. Periodicals permit at Newburgh, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Southern Ulster Times, 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 Photo provided Pictured from left to right: Town of Lloyd Supervisor Paul Hansut, NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados, NYSBA Deputy Executive Director Tara Sullivan, Walkway Board Chair Michael Oates, NYSOPRHP Taconic Regional Director Linda Cooper, Ulste