In response to the article “Elementary Students Ends Columbus Day at Potsdam Central School” which appeared Nov. 27-Dec. 3 issue of North Country This Week: So let me get this straight, a group of...
NCNow Survey: 72% oppose Columbus Day change
A baker’s dozen third and fourth grade students are responsible for changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Potsdam Central. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day will appear on the district calendar instead of Columbus Day. The majority of respondents to our question, 72%, said they opposed changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. To read comments, or to take the current survey, click here.
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Opinion: Democratic committee’s attempt to damage Stefanik is sad, legislator says
In response to “Stefanik Owes Her Constituents Answers” which appeared in the Nov. 30-Dec. 6 issue of North Country This Week: The current local democrat party officers, Mark Bellardini,...
Opinion: Community chips in after Christmas program theft in Canton, says program director
Thanks to the coverage from our responsive local media, most of you know that the Giving Tree initiative, organized by the Church and Community Program in Canton, experienced a major theft of...
Opinion: Students should study current events, not Columbus Day, says Massena man
I have to agree with “Ending Columbus Day Tows the Leftist Line” which appeared in the Dec. 4-10 issue of North Country This Week.
We should worry about modern day pirates. Students should...
Opinion: Mr. President: Keep fighting the good fight, says Madrid resident
Mr. President: Thank you for standing courageously for the conservative principles you ran on in 2016 and for keeping your promises to the American people who sent you to Washington to (drain the...
Opinion: Voters need independent voice for NY21, says St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee
Elise Stefanik thrust herself into the national political spotlight by becoming an ardent defender of President Trump during his impeachment hearings in the United States House of Representatives...
Community Lunch Program for Kids Norwood, Norfolk and Raymondville provides 13,900 meals in 2019
Because of the incredibly generous community we live in, The Community Lunch Program for Kids celebrated 2019 as our best year ever! In addition to the 13,900 meals we were able to provide to...
Goldenaires concert nets $1,600 for ‘Help Sami Kick Cancer’
Just a short note of thanks for the great effort in getting out the publicity for the Canton Goldenaires sing out at Canton H.S. last week…the attendance was very good and we raised $1600 for the...
Opinion: Indigenous Peoples’ Day sheds lights in true history, says Norwood resident
In response to “Ending Columbus Day Tows the Leftist Line” which appeared Dec. 4-10 issue of North Country This Week: Discrediting Christopher Columbus as a “hero” and removing him as deserving of...
Opinion: They don't make them like that any more, says West Stockholm Volunteer Fire Department honor roll member
In many regards certain phrases just sound like words, but every now and then they truly have a deeper meaning. My phrase today is "they don't make them like that anymore." Bob White fits that...
Opinion: Teachers are not supposed to influence beliefs of students, says Norwood resident
In response to the article “Elementary Students Ends Columbus Day at Potsdam Central School” which appeared Nov. 27-Dec. 3 issue of North Country This Week: After reading this article I wonder...
Opinion: Stefanik’s behavior is appalling, embarrassing, says Massena resident
In response to “Why Do We Let Stefanik Represent Us” which appeared in the Nov. 16-22 issue of North Country This Week: I was beginning to feel I was the only one that felt the same as you.
...Opinion: A village could use more heroes like Bob White, says Potsdam Central counselor
In the shadow of a church
you'll hear the neighbor praying
(recall primary school
you'll relate to what I'm saying)
In school we help build character
with smiles...
