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Almanac boy reads thermometer
I like it hot. My wife asked, “How can you be out in that field all day when it’s 90?” Well, first, I’m not out there all day. I pick my times. And I am beginning to … more
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Town of Montgomery shows a lack of understanding
It is fascinating that the Town of Montgomery Supervisor is moving forward with hiring TEN part time police officers with no commitment of payment from the Valley Central School District, with … more
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Helping refugees
Violence, social discord and political turmoil fill the pages of American media, but rarely are humanitarian efforts discussed. One such effort is right here, where the Afghan Circle of the Hudson … more
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Return of the Gothic high tunnel!
My careful and astute readers have memories like elephants and I count on that. Often, my reporting is incomplete and having promised a Part Two, a passerby, being a well informed and loyal reader -- … more
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Return of the Gothic high tunnel!
My careful and astute readers have memories like elephants and I count on that. Often, my reporting is incomplete and having promised a Part Two, a passerby, being a well informed and loyal reader -- … more
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The drive-through lane
Most of the time, when I drive by McDonald’s in Montgomery, New York, there are cars parked on the main road going into McDonald’s waiting at the drive-thru, and there is nobody at the … more
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Sunlight on bark
The house is quiet. It’s just me and the dog. And sometimes a chicken that tries to sneak in through the dog-slit in the screen door to eat out of the dogfood bowl. You can tell Darcy … more
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Plant native ground cover
I feel guilty about the way I planted 50 Canada Anemone plugs last weekend.  These ground covers are native – despite the name – and they are aggressive.  You wouldn’t … more
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The hammock
With whole fam damily coming, I blew up the front left tire on the Husqvarna, and with the morning dew glistening on the green blades, mowed the yard and prepared the grounds for whatever. I … more
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Drone surveillance and protection
After the horror of the mass murder at the Fourth of July Parade in Illinois I believe every outdoor event should have drone surveillance and protection. The idea that it can’t happen here has … more
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Mass murder
As Quakers we are opposed to all forms of violence. Every time there is a mass shooting, most agree that something should be done. We are saddened that nothing seems to change. Mass murder is … more
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Pro-life culture must be created
Many people are rejoicing while others are enraged after the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. I personally consider abortion to be abhorrent, one of the worst evils to ever … more
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Sincere thanks
To the local and nationwide Valley Central Community: I wish to extend my deepest and sincerest thank you to each and every person who supported me! Thank you to all my immediate and extended family … more
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Save the bees!
Good news for bugs!  Many northeastern states (CT, ME, MA, NJ, MD and VT) passed tough restrictions on the sale of neonics (neonicotinoids).  Now New York is positioned to be the first to … more
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The simplest things
Finally, I planted some zucchini. Growers, in their excitement, often plant things too deep. I wasn’t planting squash in hills; just a furrow from the hoe and three seeds every two feet. I back … more
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Democracy is on the ballot
Last week, three Supreme Court rulings illustrated how decades of legalized political bribery are chipping away at democracy, driving it closer to resembling fascist Hungary, Turkey, and Middle … more
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Anti-abortion issue
Abortion means the destruction of a life that could amount to something.  That’s what troubles me.  On the other hand these anti-abortion laws have great unexpected … more
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A lesson in civics
I thought it was an appropriate time to discuss education…specifically, Civics.  As has been shown over the past 3 years, we as a country, have no clue how Government actually … more
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Clean house at VC
Make no mistake Superintendent of Schools John Xanthis resigned because of acute pressure from the residents of VCSD. From a catastrophic decision to keep Montgomery Elementary School open during a … more
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The appeal of the printed word
It’s always the same challenge – what to get the woman who has everything? Doesn’t matter the occasion, birthday, Christmas. She doesn’t like flowers. Can’t stand … more
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