By Zach Simeone

BETHLEHEM — Few people came without prejudice to a forum on health-care reform last Tuesday.

Two distinct camps moved among each other in the glow of a setting sun in the Elm Avenue park in Delmar.

All athletes test their mettle in an Ironman triathlon, but for some, the rigors include overcoming personal hurdles, as well as course challenges.

NEW SCOTLAND — Two of the candidates vying for the Republican line in next month’s primary are also being endorsed by a new party, called New Scotland FIRST.

GUILDERLAND — School board members are enthusiastic about a proposal to build a roundabout in Guilderland Center.

Savory Leek and Cheese Rounds

Dough:

1 envelope Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise Yeast

1/4 cup warm water

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/4 cup sour cream

3 cup bread flour

Egg wash:

1 egg yolk

Leaving Wall Street behind, Mr. Small lights out for home territory

Artwork by Forest Byrd

GUILDERLAND — A Guilderland police officer has alleged mismanagement in the department, asking why a suspect in an assault and robbery case hasn’t been pursued.

GUILDERLAND — The school board will appoint rather than elect a new member to fill the seat left vacant with the July 8 death of John Dornbush.

BERNE — As the town works to build its first municipal sewer system, it has yet to secure the property intended for its wastewater treatment plant.