Mailbag

To The Editor:
Christians are celebrating Christmas and Jews are celebrating Hanukah. It’s a time for family, community, love, and compassion regardless of your religion, ethnic background, or sexual preferences.

To the Editor:
Without the spirit of Christmas permeating our air, the holiday has become a hollow facsimile of the one I so fondly remember. People used to exhibit a glow that couldn’t be dismissed. They conveyed feelings of pure love and giving and tremendous joy.

To The Editor:
I am a strong proponent of freedom of speech, particularly in the press.  However, publishing a vitriolic letter that calls for the overthrow of our duly elected government in pursuit of restoring some mythical racial purity through the installation of a dictator, really shows a lack of good judgment.  

There must be some standards particularly when published statements incite hatred. I hope that last week’s edition of the Catskill Mountain News, with this letter, is not available to school children and that thought is an awful indictment in itself.

Marc Osterweil,

To The Editor:
Each year, our Community Christmas Project reaches out to brighten Christmas for many area residents. Last year, food baskets were delivered to 151 families affecting 550 of your friends, relatives, and neighbors. Homemade breads were delivered to 41 people who were recently bereaved. Margaretville Central School elementary children made cards that were mailed with gift certificates to 80 area residents who live alone. Toys, mittens, and other gifts were wrapped and given to 235 children.

To the Editor:
It must be hard to be as fearful as E. O. England appears to be, based on his racist and anti-immigrant letter published in last week’s edition.

To The Editor,
Regarding, “Mayor takes blame for ‘aqua berm’ OK,” the article covered three issues; the approval of the ‘aqua berm,’ an announcement of a project for a ‘Bulkhead Berm,’ and the longterm concern about Freshtown’s and the village’s future.

To The Editor:
I would like to make some observations here about global warming for the benefit of anyone who might be interested.

To The Editor:
Although I currently live in Arkville, my early years were spent in Fleischmanns. In the 1950s my parents, Frank and Laura Beland, built the Westwind Motel on the corner of Depot Street and Route 28.

The future of Fleischmanns is very much of a concern for me. Over 15 months have passed since Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc in our community and the bridge on Bridge Street has not been rebuilt. I’m surprised and disappointed that a temporary bridge has not been installed while final plans are made.

To the Editor:
 I read with interest the article on the Arkville trailer park dispute in the November 27 issue of the Catskill Mountain News.  Having worked on the estimate for this system, I know for a fact that the cost of materials alone, as shown in the engineer’s plans, is in excess of $40,000, and the total cost could be well over $170,000.  Unless there is a second set of plans floating about, the suggestion that it would cost about $40,000 is an absurdity bordering on a falsehood.

To The Editor:
A personal thank you to Phil Lenihan, owner of the Orphic Gallery in Roxbury, for organizing and hosting the Roxbury High School student art exhibit.  

The opening reception this past Saturday was an amazing event!  With many in attendance, including student/artists, families, friends and neighbors, the gallery was energized by the inspirational artwork of our RCS students.