Letters to the Editor: May 18, 2012

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May 18, 2012

Letters to the Editor: May 18, 2012

Anonymous Daily Star The Daily Star Fri May 18, 2012, 03:25 AM EDT

Lodge gives thanks for cleaning highway

Debris on Northside of I-88 between Interchanges 16 and 15 was cleared and bagged May 5 by members of Oneonta Lodge 466 Free and Accepted Masons, and seven students attending Hartwick College, who joined in clearing the debris.

Mark Alcott, Eric Bode, Eric Goodman, Cody Kenyon, Chuck Masters, Andrew Schwartz and Alex Torres of TEKE assisted Alexander Brannan, Fred Hickein, Douglas Macomber and Dominic Parlato in the 2½-mile hike.

The many plastic bags lying along the shoulder during the weekend were among the many items discarded by thoughtless passengers occupying vehicles on the highway.

We sometimes wish that those people had the opportunity to join us in cleaning the areas.

The Lodge members are very appreciative that these students help support the community in performing a civic activity.

Fred G. Hickein Oneonta

Vote for Joel Tyner

Joel Tyner is a Democratic candidate for the United States Congress from the newly formed 19th Congressional District, which includes all of Otsego County.

Tyner is a breath of fresh air who will be very good for the people of Otsego County.

Tyner will run in the Democratic primary election June 26.

Be sure to vote for Joel Tyner.

Leon Kalmus

Oneonta