Editorials

One woman’s fight for her son’s life shows the need for a coordinated campaign to contain the heroin epidemic

Cheryl Nunamacher is courageous to speak of her son’s opioid addiction, helping to mute the stigma. Her experience shows us that better coordination is needed among the professionals — police, judges, probation officers, and rehab counselors — who are in the front lines fighting drug addiction and the crimes that often go with it.

Letters to the Editor

Answered 48 calls this month. Helderberg Ambulance has a new driver, seeks more volunteers

by Mildred Zuk

The month of September has been very busy for our Helderberg Ambulance squad. We answered 48 calls with 30 transports to local hospitals.

Frats deserve recognition for good works

John Ostrowski, Guilderland

Thanks go to hosts and adventurers

Amy Lauterbach Pokorny, chairwoman, Farms and Artisans Tour, Helderberg Hilltowns Association

School districts have no control over state-set equalization rates

Brian Hunt, superintendent, Voorheesville schools

Wilson to speak on restoring historic sites

Sandra L. Kisselback, Berne Historical Society

Fresh Air host families open their hearts and homes

Fatima Shama, Executive Director, The Fresh Air Fund

Third class, biggest yet, to be inducted into the BKW Hall Of Fame

Dennis Barber, chairman, BKW Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Class size is a key determinant for academic success

James M. Gaughan, Altamont Mayor 2005 to 2017

Class size is a key determinant for academic success

James M. Gaughan, Altamont Mayor, 2005 to 2017

The start of something big: The Erie Canal’s beginnings

Judy Kimes, publicist, New Scotland Historical Association

Head to the hills for beauty and fun

Amy Lauterbach Pokorny, chairwoman, Farms and Artisans Tour, Helderberg Hilltowns Association

School seeks return of painted pig, missing for a decade

Trisha Zigrosser, Altamont Elementary School

Here’s a way to help hurricane victims

Pastor Wendy Cook, Helderberg Lutheran Church, Berne

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