by Mart Allen
My father used to say, “It’s enough to physic a woodpecker,” whenever something perplexed him beyond his comprehension.
I have to say, the present state of world affairs affects me in much the same way.
The one thing that disturbs me most about the situation is that so many gave all to preserve what was the greatest nation on earth, and it is being callously frittered away. Continue reading
by Forrest Williams
Everyone is familiar with the disapproval and disdain of elder peers, as they scrutinize the younger, subsequent generations.
One of my 88-year-old grandfathers lives with us, and he is more than happy to express his disgust at any and all of my actions, as well as those of my younger brother.
He often calls us lazy and sometimes says that, in all likelihood, we will amount to nothing. Continue reading
by Jack Rivet
In the months leading up to the presidential election in 2016, there have been countless candidates to come and go from the media spotlight.
Among them, and perhaps the most notable, is Donald J. Trump, as he calls for a radical immigration reform and an inconceivably discriminatory mandate regarding muslim immigrants.
But perhaps most shocking, and the sole reason Mr. Trump has retained mainstream media attention for so long, is the sheer fact that millions of Americans rally behind the incredibly vague, and often prejudiced call to “Make America Great Again” that has rung through the alarmed ears of many ethnic minorities targeted by the campaign. Continue reading
by Linda Weal
I have a lot of respect for Donald J. Trump. Largely, because he has replaced a good chunk of the conversation around here about the weird winter weather with something much more interesting and fun.
I want to be clear, although I am writing this, I am not politically savvy. I don’t have a tv to follow along with Trump’s latest pronouncements, and I usually see his face under a breaking news sign on a bar tv (sound off) with a headline underneath that reads something like, “TRUMP ATTACKS REPUBLICAN PARTY” or “TRUMP UNDER ATTACK FROM GOP.” Continue reading
When I ran for Congress, I pledged to work my hardest on behalf of New York’s 21st District in Washington. Now that I am one hundred days into office, I am happy to report that we have hit the ground running on your behalf.
In fact, I am proud to have helped the House of Representatives pass dozens of pieces of legislation that would help North Country families and businesses. Continue reading
by Pastor Phil Huber
Fifty two years ago, in April of 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was imprisoned for his participation in civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was peacefully protesting segregation and, in so doing, was violating a court ordinance against such demonstrations.
In the tension surrounding these protests, a group of eight white clergymen had issued a public statement questioning the timing and methods King was employing. Continue reading
I was informed recently that the Town of Webb is considering a fee for anyone attempting to go up and work on the communications tower at McCauley Mountain. This, to me, goes beyond disappointing to appalling.
Over the years, the antennas for the Emergency Services has been moved to the bottom of the tower to the point that the trees are higher than they are. Continue reading