MALONE – Country music star Randy Travis, American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox, midway rides, a demolition derby and a rodeo are just a few of the long list of events at the 2011 Franklin County Fair Saturday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 14.

Season tickets for all nine days are $40. Admission on Aug. 6, 8, 9 and 11 is $8. Aug. 7 and 13 is $12. Aug. 10 and 14 is $15. Parking on the grounds is $3. Children 12 and under are admitted free all week. Grandstand is free with admission ticket. For more information, call 518-483-0720.

MASSENA – The Central Baptist Church, 21 Columbia Road, will hold a Bible School Aug. 7-10 for ages 5-12.

Son Rock Kids Camp will be held Aug. 7 from 6-7:15 p.m., and Aug. 8-10, 7-8:15 p.m. There will be games, Bible stories, crafts, and snacks and everyone is welcome.

For more information, call the church office at 769-0648.

Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Sergeant Rodney Chase from Heuvelton has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A 2-108th Infantry.

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.

To the Editor:

The Caylee Anthony case sent shockwaves through the nation, as millions of parents wondered, among other things, how a mother could fail to report the death of her child.

It’s no secret that every second is precious when a child disappears. The first 48 hours can often mean the difference whether a child is found and whether they live or die.

That’s why I am cosponsoring the “Protect Our Children Act” to create tougher penalties for failure to report a missing child.