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Marcus H. Millspaugh Jr., 1926-2022
While many of us in the Walden Community mourn the passing of Mickey Millspaugh, there was more to those 95 packed years of life than that of a historian and link to the village’s … more
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When the stalking ends, the plunder begins
I don’t know how intelligent black bears are but one of them must have read my column last week. To be sure, there is no surveyable testimony as to the IQ level of any of my readers, but if … more
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Deep appreciation
The members of Lloyd American Legion Post 193 in Highland would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for making our 2022 Memorial Day parade a total success. Your donation of your … more
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Thank you is never too late
One cold night this winter at 2:30 a.m., I woke up very cold. My burner, though running, was not sending hot water through my radiator. My first thought was to call Suburban, my supplier. Not able to … more
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No longer the wild west
Mass shootings must be stopped. They happen so much less often in other countries that we must be missing the point. We love our cowboy image but this is no longer the wild west. Without extensive … more
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Fear and bullying at VC
At this weeks BOE meeting, speaker after speaker came before the BOE to speak about bullying and fear of retaliation. The speakers were not speaking on behalf of our children, they were speaking … more
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To the Valley Central Board of Education
You have chosen to ignore all the information put forth about Ms. Coleman and all the information about one of your Central Office Administrators that has been shared with you by so many. All the … more
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I guess the SAFE Act isn’t really safe
I’m having lots of trouble getting my head around the latest mass murder committed in Texas by a teenager with an assault weapon. I’m still stuck in the mass murder committed by a … more
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The night stalker
It’s 4:04 in the morning. The dog is barking. Darcy is fearless but hanging close on the back stoop with a commanding view above the patio and pond. Barking that close to the house might mean … more
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Exceptional service
I would like to acknowledge Joann Carpana for her exceptional service to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. Joann has been an integral part of the chapter by volunteering in … more
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In solidarity with the people of Ukraine
We as members of the Peace, Justice and Prisons Committee and the New Paltz Society of Friends (Quakers) oppose violence in any form. As violence continues to escalate in Ukraine, we stand in … more
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An accident waiting to happen
In regards to traffic in the Town of Montgomery.  Bracken Rd. and Rt. 208 is a deadly area, waiting for an accident to happen.  I work right near that intersection and I’ve seen … more
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VC voter apathy prevails
Voter turnout on the Valley Central 2022-23 school budget is worse than I imagined. The budget passed easily. Yes votes 737 (63.9%); No votes 417 (36.1%). Vote total is 1154. As per the Orange County … more
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Walking up a dirt lane
“Just drop me off here,” I said. The car pulled off the state road and left me standing on the dirt entrance. It was mid-afternoon. The air was sweet, the sun in and out, a grey and … more
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Cronyism and Walden Village Treasurer
Cronyism in the Village of Walden continues unabated.  At first, I was perturbed that Elizabeth Skinner had been appointed Village treasurer as a formality, like the decision to hire her was … more
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Tammy Coleman
On Monday May 9th the Valley Central School Districts Board of Education meeting included an open forum to support one of the district employees, Ms. Tammy Coleman. The meeting was attended by so … more
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Hypocrisy at VCSD!
VC promotes zero tolerance for student bullying, but apparently employee bullying and intimidation is okay. For years, one administrator has bullied, intimidated, targeted and retaliated against … more
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Outlaw the sale of body armor
The Sunday morning news has mentioned that the Buffalo supermarket mass murderer was wearing body armor and that’s why he wasn’t stopped by being shot multiple times by the store’s … more
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Edith Paula Leeser
Edith Paula Leeser of Walker Valley, aka “Lefty”, a retired Records Manager for Girl Scouts of America, and a longtime resident of the area passed away peacefully on Monday April,13, … more
John Liberta
John Liberta, 95, of Clintondale, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2021, in Highland, New York. Born June 5, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Saverio and Carmela … more
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