NORTH LAWRENCE – The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a haunted hayride, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30 at the corner of Co. Rt. 55 and Leary Flint Road.

Children’s hours are 6 to 7 p.m. and adults’ are from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $5 adults and $3 for students.

Refreshments will be available.

MASSENA – The Emmanuel Congregational Church, 39 W. Orvis St., will be showing a classic silent horror film with live creepy organ music provided by James Phillips at its Halloween event Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.

Phillips will play some of the scariest music ever written for the overture, and then he will accompany the 1922 “Nosferatu,” the original vampire movie.

Popcorn will be available, prizes will be given for the best costumes, and a silent auction will be held.

To the Editor:

I am writing to support Michael Morgan for Canton Town Council. I have known Mike for over 20 years and during that time he has served the community as a Fireman, Fire Chief, Planning Board Chairman, and a businessman.

Mike listens well and as a result, is a good problem solver.

As an active member in the Canton Community there has never been an ulterior motive for his participation.

Mike's approach has always been, what could he do to make his community better.

To the Editor:

We encourage you to vote for Scott Sutherland as your county legislator. Scott will provide the leadership to our district that has been missing since we lost Lloyd Moore.

Scott is a lifelong resident of St. Lawrence County. He served more than 33 years as a police officer within the Sheriff’s department, as well as more than 10 years on a local school board. His experience and common sense are what we need to represent our towns within the county government. He is eager to use his knowledge to benefit the county.

What would the state's budget look like if we took all the money that is poured into the campaign and apply it towards the deficit? Even if we just took all the negative ads they put out. I took 9 mailers out of my mailbox in two days. A bit excessive? If the candidates can spend money like this, what are they going to do when elected?

Army Spec. Ryan A. Dunn was one of more than 300 Army soldiers who participated in the "Spirit of America 2010" as the Army celebrated its 235th birthday.

The show is one of the Army's largest community outreach events presented by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, D.C.

The event celebrates the spirit, strength, and history of the nation with Spirit of America.

Performers pay tribute to the selfless service, resilience, sacrifices and triumphs of the American Soldier.

Leanne Merrill was elected President of the PACES Board of Directors at the October Meeting at SUNY Potsdam.

Merrill is the first student to serve as President of the Corporation. PACES has been providing services to the campus community since 1950 and is in the process of celebrating its sixtieth year of operation at SUNY Potsdam.

Merrill’s parents, both of whom attended SUNY Potsdam, experienced PACES services when they were students at Potsdam College.

Re: “Parenting Classes Needed” (Oct. 20-26), When people are quick to call Child Protective Services for child abuse and try to tell others how to parent, it is understandable why parents do not discipline in public. Suggesting people take parenting classes because their child misbehaves and they don’t spank them is a stretch. Those parents whose initial reaction is to smack their child need to take parenting classes and anger management. There are better solutions to deal with problem behaviors; leaving the store is also not one of them in my opinion.

I travel a road to work in Canton almost everyday. I have to stop in front of house almost every time to wait for their ducks, chickens, goats and even peacocks to get out of my way. The fence that is supposed to hold these animals is completely destroyed. Why is it that this residence is able to get away with letting their herds of animals run loose? I know if it were my dog, the dog warden would be on my tail in a snap of a finger. Is there anyone out there that can clean this mess up? One of these poor little creatures is going to be seriously hurt!

To the Editor:

Thank you to my friends and family for the wonderful 90th birthday celebration. I had a great time seeing and visiting with everyone at the party. I especially want to thank my family for making the day so memorable. Don and I are so lucky to have such thoughtful and kind friends and family.

Mrs. Frieda Wells

Potsdam