July 05, 2008 04:00 am
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&letterheadTop care at home
TO THE EDITOR: Yesterday, I had angioplasty performed at the CVPH cath lab. I want everyone to know that we no longer need to travel elsewhere in order to receive quality cardiac health care.
Dr. Joel Wolkiwics of Lake Champlain Cardiology Associates performed the procedure with the most amazing skill I have ever seen! The entire staff of the cath lab operated with the precision, care, professionalism, and quality one would expect from Sloan Kettering or Boston Medical.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to everyone who works at these fine institutions from the bottom of my heart for showing me that excellence is alive and thriving here in Plattsburgh.
Jay Letts
President
Total Computer Supplies and Accessories, Inc.
Plattsburgh
&letterheadBicentennial fete success
TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Franklin County Bicentennial Commission, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the entire Franklin County community for making the Bicentennial Celebration on June 14 such a success.
Volunteers from every township participated in the parade, in running children's games, in providing entertainment, and in donating services to help the day run smoothly. Sponsors, food vendors, car parkers, cake servers, and historians all pulled together to celebrate 200 years of Franklin County's history. We couldn't have done it without you.
For pictures, details of the day, and a more thorough list of volunteers, please visit www.franklincounty200.com. Thank you, Franklin County.
Anne Werley Smallman
Bicentennial coordinator
Executive director
Franklin County Historical and Museum Society
Malone
&letterheadWillsboro kids lucky
TO THE EDITOR: On June 7, ACAP Afterschool Program held their end of the year event at the Essex County Fairgrounds. Over 250 children and parents attended. Willsboro site staff would like to personally give thanks to the following organizations and individuals who helped support the event through their generous donations: Old Adirondack, NYCO Minerals Inc., Turtle Island Cafe, Cable Communications, Sheehan and Sons, Country IGA, JMAR, Village Meat Market and Rick's Place.
The children of Willsboro who are fortunate to have the support of their community.
Stacey Lobdell
Willsboro
Also signed by Kristy Lobdell, Erin MacDougal, Kelley Schier, Katie Baker
&letterheadCertificate in stillbirth
TO THE EDITOR: I am sending this letter in honor of Logan Paul Janiszewski, (my great nephew), and all of the babies that did not make it home. Government's Concern Overshadows Parents' Grief.
For the past five years, a bill (A8960) has been before the New York state government that would allow parents of stillborn babies to request and pay for a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. The Senate has passed this bill by an overwhelming majority in each of the last two sessions while the Assembly has continued to hold it in, of all places, the Ways and Means committee. Currently, New York state does not issue any certificate to legally acknowledge stillborn babies, nearly 2,000 every year.
The issue of stillbirth has always been a well kept secret. Mothers and fathers have been denied the acknowledgment, comfort and dignity that is due them. This is not a complex issue; it should not fall victim to anyone's political agenda. Parents are required by the state to bury or cremate their baby. Recognizing the process of childbirth these parents endured is the psychologically humane, medically appropriate and logical thing to do.
Assembly Bill 8960 would be a public health law and has been approved by the Assembly Health Committee. Why hasn't the Ways and Means Committee approved it? There is no financial cost to the state. In fact, the attached fee for the certificate would be revenue generating.
It is time for New York legislators to act upon what is right. It is what families want. It is pro-woman. It is pro-family. It is pro-choice. The choice of a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth is what is right.
Bonnie Waldron
Peru
&letterheadRight thing' for OLV
TO THE EDITOR: Regarding Father Hauser's comment in the Press, "He praised school employees, stressing that even the ones who aren't returning served us well.'" I think this says it all.
Father Hauser is admitting that there is no justification to support his forceably removing these veteran educators from their classrooms in the middle of the school day. It appears there is no reason for firing them from the positions they have held for many years if they have served the children well. After all he did say it was about the children. The trauma caused to these children and their families by this totally unprofessional behavior by Father does not show care or concern for children.
It is inconceivable that a young, inexperienced first-year director should be allowed to affect the outcome of an entire school on her say-so alone. Since Father is not in the classroom, he is totally unqualified to assess their teaching skills and abilities. This shows not only poor leadership, but no knowledge of the educational process or climate that is necessary to produce safe, nurturing and positive outcomes.
It sounds like there is another agenda being supported by these actions, perhaps hiring new employees at cheaper rates than what a veteran would earn, surely not in the best interest of the children, and that the school will be in direct jeopardy in the fall.
I would urge the Parish Council, the church community and the diocese to fully investigate what is happening here and do the "right thing."
Melissa Facteau
Plattsburgh
&letterheadHistory headlined
TO THE EDITOR: As chairperson of the Franklin County Bicentennial Commission, I am so pleased at the turnout at the Bicentennial Celebration on June 14. We estimate that at least 4,000 county residents and visitors enjoyed the festivities on the fairgrounds. I appreciate all the hard work the Bicentennial Commission members have put in this past year.
A big "thank you" to all the participants, volunteers, donors, media and attendees who pulled together to make this day possible. A special recognition to our county building and highway departments, who built the county parade float and helped in many other ways; Evon Tarbell, who organized such a wonderful parade, the House of History for its wealth of information, Pat Maneely and the Franklin County Agricultural Society for hosting the celebration and Anne Werley Smallman for making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the day.
The Bicentennial Year isn't over, however! Look for more events later in the year, and don't forget to purchase your souvenirs, available at the courthouse and through the website (www.franklincounty200.com).
Most of all, thank you to the residents of Franklin County, whose history is so worth celebrating!
Wanda D. Murtagh
Chairperson
Franklin County Bicentennial Commission
Franklin County Clerk
Malone
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