Letter To The Editor – The (Not So) Hidden Hand
To the Editor,
In the Letters to the Editor column on November 7, 2008, a Lorri Parisi asks the rhetorical question, “How can this be?” a reference to Neil Gardner’s kangaroo court trial. Not so rhetorical actually. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – The (Not So) Hidden Hand
Letter To The Editor – On The Other Hand…
To the Editor:
I have read various articles in defense of Mr. Gardner. I do not know where the people get their facts that he was innocent of these charges. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – On The Other Hand…
Stephentown Veterans Dedicate New Monument
by David Flint
At a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, November 8, the Veterans of Stephentown dedicated a new monument honoring “Those who served from the Stephentown Area in the American Revolution and Civil War.” This handsome monument honors all the Revolutionary and Civil war veterans but will not be inscribed with their names because at the time Stephentown covered a much larger geographical area, much of which is now in other towns. [Read more…] about Stephentown Veterans Dedicate New Monument
American Legion Honors Veterans
by Bea Peterson
A chill wind swept through Wood Park at 11 am on November 11 as members of the Hoosick American Legion, politicians and about 30 citizens recognized the sacrifices of our veterans. [Read more…] about American Legion Honors Veterans
Maria Teresa Halvey Is Born
Sam Catalano of Stephentown announces the birth of his third grandchild, Maria Teresa Halvey. [Read more…] about Maria Teresa Halvey Is Born
Veterans Café
Joe Caverly, Rolland Hewitt both of Petersburgh and Alvie Vincent of Berlin were the first customers of the Veterans Hall Cafe in Petersburgh. Rolland, whose name is in the Honor Roll of Veterans for Petersburgh, was eligible for free coffee. Caverly, who didn’t drink coffee when he went into the service in WW II, thought that 10 cents a cup would cover him. Alvie, who is not a veteran, paid the full price of $1. All the men made generous donations for their homemade cinnamon rolls. [Read more…] about Veterans Café
HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans
by Bea Peterson
Third grade teacher Terri Burdick is a member of the Elks. The Elks Club, she told a packed auditorium Monday morning, is dedicated to helping Veterans. For many years, in that capacity, Mrs. Burdick has spearheaded a program that recognizes them on the eve of Veterans Day. The entire elementary school gets involved in this outstanding program. Students and teachers dress in red, white and blue, and there’s plenty of singing. Hearing an auditorium of elementary kids belting out “Proud to be an American” will warm any heart. [Read more…] about HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans
Rensselaer County Veterans Breakfast
The Brunswick Elks hosted the Annual Rennselaer County Veterans breakfast on Sunday, November 9. More than 700 meals were served to area Veterans and their families, with a special awards ceremony following the breakfast. Twenty-five area Veterans were awarded various service medals by Congressman Mike McNulty and County Executive Kathy Jimino. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Veterans Breakfast
Students Of The Month At Grafton Elementary
Grafton Elementary School is emphasizing the following character traits throughout the year: responsibility, respect, self-control, compassion, tolerance, trustworthiness, perseverance, cooperation, citizenship and appreciation.
For the month of October the character trait was respect. The children were recognized at a special awards assembly and had their pictures on display in the building. [Read more…] about Students Of The Month At Grafton Elementary