To the Editor:

We would like to take this opportunity to commend both the East Berne and Berne volunteer fire departments for their unbelievably quick response to a 911 call to a fire at our home.

To the Editor:

An anonymous savant once wrote, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."  I would like to publicly commend two Hilltown individuals who have made that judgment.

Reluctant to comment on whether she supported the $22.3 million budget put forward by the school board for next year, Lillian Sisson-Chrysler said she thinks the district is well funded.

RENSSELAERVILLE — The town board discussed drafting a possible noise ordinance in an April 28 meeting that 10 residents attended.

The proposal was prompted by complaints Valerie Lounsbury said she has heard during her three years as supervisor.

Learning as they go and using the latest cold-climate grape varieties, Ernest Cupernall and Victoria Vattimo are planning to produce wine from a vineyard on their Knox property.

Through a wide variety of musical selections ranging from classical to pop, the Depot Lane Singers in an upcoming spring concert will pay homage to cities, to the United States, to composers, to performers, to emotions, and to the seasons.

To the Editor:

RENSSELAERVILLE — The Preston Hollow Beautification Committee Inc.  is holding a flower and bake sale on Mother’s Day  Weekend, May 8 through 10.