Archive » May 2014 » Letters to the Editor

Libraries have long sought to promote the concept of information literacy

To the Editor:

Recently, a local television station published an opinion segment critical of the money that the Guilderland Public Library spends to inform the citizens we serve about the library’s programs, services, and collections.

Altamont VFW and auxiliary celebrate 24 years of loyalty

To the Editor:

On May 3, the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and its ladies’ auxiliary celebrated their 24th year of their annual Loyalty Day program. 

This program honors the loyalty of those who serve our country and those who serve our veterans and community.

Big companies pursue their own interests, I prefer government

To the Editor:

I’m writing in response to the May 8 Old Men of the Mountain column, “Mindless mandates have killed many small farms.”

First, there was no mandate requiring bulk tanks or restricting the use of strainers.  No matter what we were shipping milk in, we always had to use strainers.

Buy a ticket to help the therapeutic riding center

To the Editor:

To benefit the Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, we are selling tickets to the Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom for only $25 per ticket for a full day of unlimited rides, shows, games, and incredible attractions.

Odyssey of the Mind lets students reach higher, learn more, and showcase their creative talents

To the Editor:

We are committed to informing Americans of the deceit deteriorating our freedoms

To the Editor:

Fellow patriots, I would like to remind you all that this Sunday, May 18, at the town park in Berne, the New York Revolution Capital District will be presenting a Constitutional Awareness and Voter Registration Forum.

Kids at the Knox Nursery School enjoy the spring and its many-splendored wonders

by Cindy Quay

The snow banks are gone. The mud has all but disappeared and the grass is turning green but for the Knox Nursery School kids the most exciting part of all of this is that they can now play on all of the playground equipment!

Local laws should allow citizens to follow their dreams

To the Editor:

Class of 2014 has carried Wyatt and his parents in their hearts

To the Editor:

Berne Library promises a ‘Hole Lot of Fun’!

To the Editor:

Link up with the Berne Library before you head outdoors to the golf links!

The Friends of the Berne Library invite you to improve your handicap on nine holes of mini-golf in the Berne Library on Saturday, May 17; tee time is from 4 to 8 p.m.

Enforcing town policies is never a way to make friends

To the Editor:

I am writing to you concerning your remarks about Tim Lippert. [The May 15, 2014 editorial, “Minding multiple roles is a public servant’s duty,” is online at www.AltamontEnterprise.com.]

Experience the bounty of delicious, locally grown foods and products

To the Editor:

The village of Altamont and the Altamont Farmers’ Market is seeking farmers and vendors for the 2014 upcoming season.  Come give us a try!

Lefkaditis wants to make BKW a place to be proud of

To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to applaud Vasilios Lefkaditis for his community service. He is a man who cares about our community, our school, and all of our children.

Thanks for Easter generosity

To the Editor:

We would like to say thanks to everyone who supported our Easter program. We were able to provide Easter dinner for over 40 families in our community.

We were also able to give each child a basket from the Easter Bunny.

We are so grateful for the generosity of those who support our mission

Firefighters are an extended family

To the Editor:

Our father, Ed Stumpf, died on April 22, 2014. He worked for 35 years as an insurance adjuster; was a husband, father, and grandfather; but above all he was a Westmere fireman. He was a lifelong resident of Westmere after serving in World War II.

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