<acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 7pt; font-family: Times;"> This is cut and pasted from the Hancock Herald website
Dear Editor,
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</acronym> <acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 11pt; font-family: Times;"> As the river front landowner above Bouchoux Brook, and the authorized landowner below the brook, I am hereby CLOSING FISHING ACCESS along the Bouchoux Brook trail extension to the river, from the Bouchoux Brook Forest Preserve.
This decision, for me is very hard, but, due to certain individuals, organizations and the State D.E.C policy, I must close this vital fishing access over our private property!
Through the years, I have become very friendly with, and have made good friends of, the majority of the fisher people, but, with the recent events, this action must be taken now.
As stated in the D.E.C signs at the State Parking Lot, "as long as the area is treated with respect and care the trail will remain open" and, our desires have not been met. So, therefore The ACCESS IS CLOSED FOR FISHING, PERIOD! This will not affect others who wish to get to the river over our private lands (once the trail is restored)
As after the tornadoes, I called and wrote several of the so called trout clubs or organizations and environmentalists asking for help in clearing all the fallen trees that were over the trail - no response. But, one fisherman millionaire actually tried to sue me due to a twisted ankle while he was climbing over fallen trees! Absurd!
The access for fishing will remain closed until when my road is repaired by these "elite fishing clubs" and our river front cabin replaced by our millionaire fishing friends. I did not receive FEMA funding for either of the above damage caused by failed State D.E.C. and the powerful lobbying by these “extreme environmentalists” ( I, as a Democrat, am an environmentalist, and I am also a licensed Landscape Architect ASLA).
The damage was not covered by FEMA due to 2nd property and flood plain also absurd and another subject!
This personal property damage to me, as a long time year round resident in Lordville, is an extreme financial loss, but most fisherman and millionaires and elite fishing clubs make the cost of my needed repairs - replacement in a matter of weeks, if not just a few days!
They have large signs on the PA. side of Hancock about their "extensive private fishing access" and "posted, private club access" along their riverfront. Well Gentlemen, keep your guests there, and not in Lordville or Bouchouxville!. This also other groups which have been known to trespass also.
While we, as Hardenburg Patent Landowners, own the land along with the "land covered by water" to the state line, we do not own the aquatic environment. In simple terms, gentlemen, we own the land and access to one of your best fishing areas to the river and all the river front, and we will not allow ANYONE to fish anymore.
Stamp out the powerful trout lobby and let the local residents swim in a warm river and fish for Bass!</acronym><acronym align="right" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: right; text-indent: 11pt; font-family: Times;">
Sincerely,
David Sauro</acronym>, Lordville
How about this one!
<acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 8pt; font-family: Times;"> Dear Editor,</acronym>
<acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 8pt; font-family: Times;"> I have read, with great interest, the past flood editions of The Herald. Of particular interest was the article concerning the 100 year history of flooding.
So let me see if I understand this. The area has seen this flooding for 100 years or more, yet you put 15 school buses and your city administration building all in obviously known flood plains. Not to mention residences.
Only two words come to mind - sheer stupidity. Mr. Sauro, did I spell that right?
I live on this river, but 200 miles downstream. When we have persistent property damage from floods, the properties are bought out. People move away from the threat.
But not you people, no, you’re tough - you’ll rebuild. You’ll rape every tributary within your reach, but you won’t move anything. Real smart. Letter writers and editorials speak of moving gravel bars and strainers. I’ve seen some of the tribs. They were turned into rock lined culverts. You know what, the next time the West Branch is flowing at 25,000 cfs and the main stem is a 100,000 cfs, you’ll flood again, because setting the water down the trib faster doesn’t matter. When the same water runs into a 25,000 cfs wall, it backs up, people.
So what will Sam Rowe and the rest of you belligerent loudmouths do then? Drag your backhoes into the West Branch and main stem? Deepen these channels, so you don’t have to move 1/4 mile?
Also, in response to Mr. Peckham’s diatribe on catch and release. I don’t care about your ignorant opinion. Just because one owns land in the area doesn’t entitle him to set policy. The black bass are also invasive. In fact, with the exception of the shad and eels, the whole system could have been introduced. Also in your expert explanation of the fishery, you failed to mention Dan Cahill’s stocking of Callicoon Creek with rainbow trout. That strain thrived. The stocking happened long before 1960. 1880 is more like it. Granted, the dams have created the fishery. I find it hard to understand this war between fishermen and some very vocal residents. I’ve fished from ocean City, Maryland to Lake Ontario and never witnessed the type of reaction from locals that I’ve seen here. It surely is “shoot yourself in the foot” thinking.
So go ahead, have your way, destroy the fishery. You may be too stupid to move, but I’m not. I’ll relocate to any number of rivers I know where the townsfolk realize and protect what they have. They’re too smart to engage in the kind of spitting contest you’ve gotten yourselves into. Full speed ahead, morons.</acronym>
Steven M. Painter
Dear Editor,
</acronym><acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 7pt; font-family: Times;">
</acronym> <acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 11pt; font-family: Times;"> As the river front landowner above Bouchoux Brook, and the authorized landowner below the brook, I am hereby CLOSING FISHING ACCESS along the Bouchoux Brook trail extension to the river, from the Bouchoux Brook Forest Preserve.
This decision, for me is very hard, but, due to certain individuals, organizations and the State D.E.C policy, I must close this vital fishing access over our private property!
Through the years, I have become very friendly with, and have made good friends of, the majority of the fisher people, but, with the recent events, this action must be taken now.
As stated in the D.E.C signs at the State Parking Lot, "as long as the area is treated with respect and care the trail will remain open" and, our desires have not been met. So, therefore The ACCESS IS CLOSED FOR FISHING, PERIOD! This will not affect others who wish to get to the river over our private lands (once the trail is restored)
As after the tornadoes, I called and wrote several of the so called trout clubs or organizations and environmentalists asking for help in clearing all the fallen trees that were over the trail - no response. But, one fisherman millionaire actually tried to sue me due to a twisted ankle while he was climbing over fallen trees! Absurd!
The access for fishing will remain closed until when my road is repaired by these "elite fishing clubs" and our river front cabin replaced by our millionaire fishing friends. I did not receive FEMA funding for either of the above damage caused by failed State D.E.C. and the powerful lobbying by these “extreme environmentalists” ( I, as a Democrat, am an environmentalist, and I am also a licensed Landscape Architect ASLA).
The damage was not covered by FEMA due to 2nd property and flood plain also absurd and another subject!
This personal property damage to me, as a long time year round resident in Lordville, is an extreme financial loss, but most fisherman and millionaires and elite fishing clubs make the cost of my needed repairs - replacement in a matter of weeks, if not just a few days!
They have large signs on the PA. side of Hancock about their "extensive private fishing access" and "posted, private club access" along their riverfront. Well Gentlemen, keep your guests there, and not in Lordville or Bouchouxville!. This also other groups which have been known to trespass also.
While we, as Hardenburg Patent Landowners, own the land along with the "land covered by water" to the state line, we do not own the aquatic environment. In simple terms, gentlemen, we own the land and access to one of your best fishing areas to the river and all the river front, and we will not allow ANYONE to fish anymore.
Stamp out the powerful trout lobby and let the local residents swim in a warm river and fish for Bass!</acronym><acronym align="right" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: right; text-indent: 11pt; font-family: Times;">
Sincerely,
David Sauro</acronym>, Lordville
How about this one!
<acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 8pt; font-family: Times;"> Dear Editor,</acronym>
<acronym style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 8pt; font-family: Times;"> I have read, with great interest, the past flood editions of The Herald. Of particular interest was the article concerning the 100 year history of flooding.
So let me see if I understand this. The area has seen this flooding for 100 years or more, yet you put 15 school buses and your city administration building all in obviously known flood plains. Not to mention residences.
Only two words come to mind - sheer stupidity. Mr. Sauro, did I spell that right?
I live on this river, but 200 miles downstream. When we have persistent property damage from floods, the properties are bought out. People move away from the threat.
But not you people, no, you’re tough - you’ll rebuild. You’ll rape every tributary within your reach, but you won’t move anything. Real smart. Letter writers and editorials speak of moving gravel bars and strainers. I’ve seen some of the tribs. They were turned into rock lined culverts. You know what, the next time the West Branch is flowing at 25,000 cfs and the main stem is a 100,000 cfs, you’ll flood again, because setting the water down the trib faster doesn’t matter. When the same water runs into a 25,000 cfs wall, it backs up, people.
So what will Sam Rowe and the rest of you belligerent loudmouths do then? Drag your backhoes into the West Branch and main stem? Deepen these channels, so you don’t have to move 1/4 mile?
Also, in response to Mr. Peckham’s diatribe on catch and release. I don’t care about your ignorant opinion. Just because one owns land in the area doesn’t entitle him to set policy. The black bass are also invasive. In fact, with the exception of the shad and eels, the whole system could have been introduced. Also in your expert explanation of the fishery, you failed to mention Dan Cahill’s stocking of Callicoon Creek with rainbow trout. That strain thrived. The stocking happened long before 1960. 1880 is more like it. Granted, the dams have created the fishery. I find it hard to understand this war between fishermen and some very vocal residents. I’ve fished from ocean City, Maryland to Lake Ontario and never witnessed the type of reaction from locals that I’ve seen here. It surely is “shoot yourself in the foot” thinking.
So go ahead, have your way, destroy the fishery. You may be too stupid to move, but I’m not. I’ll relocate to any number of rivers I know where the townsfolk realize and protect what they have. They’re too smart to engage in the kind of spitting contest you’ve gotten yourselves into. Full speed ahead, morons.</acronym>
Steven M. Painter
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