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Letter: Calling all veterans

Thursday, May 23, 2013

To all veterans: Please march or ride in the Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Each year the ranks are thinning of those that take part in paying respect to the service men and women who gave their all for our freedom. To the parents of the young and others, please inform them of the meaning of this day and attend the ceremonial parade to show that they have … 0

Letter: A con job

Thursday, May 23, 2013

In reference to the recent Shelburne town meeting, I have a few thoughts, particularly in regard to the Mohawk Trail Regional School budget. There was much debate about the increase to the 2014 school budget, which is about 48 percent of the total for the town. The voting body at the town meeting, 175 out of 1,200 registered voters (approximately), heard the Finance … 0

Letter: Tick infested areas

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The general public has been educated about the dangers and health risks associated with infectious tick bites to humans and prescribed medications like Doxycycline Hyclate to combat such illnesses as “Lyme Disease” and other diseases transmitted from ticks. Prevention is the key to avoiding the potentially debilitating effects these tick-borne diseases may impose on us. Children often like to run through the tall … 0

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