What Chuck Peerez should have known

Big Indian's Chuck Peerez, fondly known as La Cucaracha, really knows how to hurt a guy. I was frankly stunned to hear him point his finger and say that he didn't know that
Vin Burnstien, whom he voted for, had been given lifetime family insurance  as part of his retirement package from the DEC. Peerez also seems to have been unaware that Hack Jordan and his wifey receive free insurance as part of his package from the school district. Peerez charged the town employees with failing to disclose their pay with insurance benefits. Peerez seems to think only in terms of town taxes and forgets that he pays state and school taxes which provides ex-state and school employee health insurance.

Jordan Forms Sex Commission

Today Councilman Jordan formed the Shandaken Commission on Sex Policy to review existing policies and laws, recommend changes, and identify best practices from around the town. The group is to focus first on an adult entertainment law. Policy recommendations are to be provided to the town board.

The commission is comprised of two individuals who are not current decision-makers within town government so that the issues receive an arms-length review. The third is on the Planning Board. The individuals were chosen because of their expert knowledge on specialized sexual proclivities. Officials from within town government will, however, be invited to provide their input.

Town Clerk proposes separate but equal law

SHANDAKEN The new law proposes services, facilities and public accommodations to be separated by political party, on the condition that the quality of each group's public facilities are to remain equal. "We all know that Democrats are not the same as us," declared Lorry Frasier, the Shandaken Town Clerk since 1934. She went on to explain the town hall bathrooms would be converted. "I will not share a bathroom with those people, I could get a disease," she said. The law would require all businesses and public places to post which party is welcome. The public hearing on this law will be June 8th following the Pine Hill extension bullying.

Prestigious and Coveted Cup

The Shandaken Day Cup is the most coveted award of Shandaken Day. Though hardly anybody outside of the Big Indian fire department cared, still it is considered prestigious by those who state it with loud conviction over and over. The Cup, not a traditional prize, is won through various bogus games of skill, hence the extreme lack of participation. Last year, Big Indian FD won, not surprisingly as they were the only department to show. The Cup boasts a two sided graphic with the hosting hamlet's logo on the outside and the eagle logo on the inside. Those who have wore the cup serendipitously, reported that the thrill of having an eagle near the proximity was unparalleled. Supervisor Stanley urged everyone to participate in the games and promised to place the award on the winner in a special ceremony. Photo: Big Indian Shandaken Day Cup