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Letters to the Editor: November 20, 2009
Prisons, courts can handle terrorists
David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam" murderer of six people in the late 1970s, is serving six consecutive life sentences in the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg.
Letters to the Editor: November 19, 2009
Shield law vital for America
In their wisdom, the Founding Fathers created two branches of the federal legislature. Things tend to happen pretty quickly in the House of Representatives, where bills can be passed by a simple majority vote.
Letters to the Editor: November 18, 2009
Travels with Uncle Chet: Better stock up on yen
COLUMBUS _ "The dollar’s tanking,’’ Uncle Chet said during dinner Saturday as we celebrated the little miscreant’s 16th birthday. ``It’s dropping against the yen, the yuan, the euro.’’
Cheers
To the local events honoring service men and women on Veterans Day. From school programs featuring stories and songs to solemn memorials, there was no shortage of events last week recognizing the sacrifice of men and women in uniform.
Letters to the Editor: November 17, 2009
Backtracking: Unatego school was dedicated forty years ago
Hopefully the students and staff in the Unatego Central School District are feeling better after a few days off from a surge in illnesses. They have a bit of a milestone to mark on Tuesday. It was Nov. 17, 1969, when the Unatego Junior-Senior High School was dedicated and the public was invited to an open house at the new facility.
My Turn: Being a local fan is hard in times like these
This week's "My turn" column is by Joseph C. Stillman, an Oneonta-based producer and director and founder of La Paloma Films. He is also a local sports and arts fan.
Don't let health care reform die
The House of Representatives reached a milestone on Nov. 7 _ it passed a health care reform bill, known as Affordable Health Care for America Act.
Letters to the editor: November 16, 2009
Finally _ bottle bill expansion in effect
Every now and then, it seems the state actually listens to what the people are saying. Back in May, we wrote about our mixed feelings regarding New York state's new bottle bill.
In new rules, DEC should ban 'fracking'
More than three years ago, I said energy production was becoming the overriding issue of the early 21st century, and that this region was smack-dab in the middle of the battleground. And that was before drilling for natural gas in Marcellus shale surfaced as perhaps the biggest bout yet between energy producers, state regulators and the people.
Letters to the Editor: November 14, 2009
Oneontans protested for peace before WWII
Cleanup benefits all
Otsego County is expected to fall more than 1,000 tons below its quota of deliveries to the Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority this year. And if the county doesn't meet its quota, it will cost taxpayers $106 per ton.
Letters to the Editor: November 13, 2009
Letters to the Editor: November 12, 2009