Editorials

‘Let’s prove that, when the systems fail, people don’t’

We felt a sense of great irony on Halloween as we started writing this editorial.

Families flooded the village sidewalks as costumed children knocked on strangers’ doors to receive candy treats. Halloween is the start of the giving season, a time of trust and sharing — how often do any of us open our doors to strangers and hand out treats?

Letters to the Editor

‘Land of Bitter Conflict’: Revival of a century-old marker casts light on local Revolutionary divisions

by Keith Lee

Nearly one-hundred years ago, New York state asked local towns and historians to assist with the celebration of the War of the Revolution’s sesquicentennial by identifying historic sites in their areas. These sites would then be commemorated with markers that would briefly describe the importance of the site to that community.

Learn about Henry Knox and his noble train of artillery

Sandra Stempel, President, Berne Historical Society

Could Roundup be causing my gluten intolerance?

Susanne Greenberg, Voorheesville

Gathering Hope opens: We care deeply and are here to help

Maryellen Gillis, Helderberg Family and Community Organization

Clarksville Historical Society honors veterans with exhibit

Marilyn Miles, Clarksville Historical Society

TA toy drive prioritizes children waiting for foster homes

Christine Govin, Guilderland Teaching Assistants

On the question of qualifications

Jim Kaufman, East Berne

Somewhere out there, you could be saving a life

Mike and Heidi Moak, Guilderland Center

Proof, please, editor

Edgar V. Tolmie, Altamont

Join us in remembering Linda Stempel Gicewicz

Sandra Kisselback, East Berne

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