‘From Servitude unto Redemption’
“In the first month, on the
fourteenth day of the month
between the two evenings is
the LORD'S Passover. And on the
fifteenth day of the same month is
the feast of unleavened bread unto
the LORD; seven days ye shall eat
unleavened bread. Full Story
To the People of the State of New York:
FEDERALIST NO. 62: THE SEnATE (PART II )
Here is part two of James Madison’s
exposition of the purpose and
size of the United States Senate. Full Story
Sifting Through the Sands of Time
Courier Archives
80 Years Ago 2 March 21, 1930 2 The Ninth Planet
Full Story
“Under the Hood”
When a Car Repair Costs Too Much
Name the most frustrating thing about getting your vehicle repaired. I bet I guessed it! I am a technician and not a psychic, but I bet you that your answer was, “Not knowing whether or not I’m getting ripped off.” Full Story
The Garden Scribe
Celebrate Yellow
If you love the idea of forcing paper white narcissus but aren’t keen on their scent or white color so redundant with snow and ice, try the as easily forcible Craigford variety in your container of pebbles or potting mix. They are a lovely yellow and I prefer the scent. Full Story
Aesop’s Fables
The North Wind and The Sun
A di spute arose between the Nor th Wind and the Sun, each claiming that he was stronger than the other. At last they agreed to try their powers upon a traveller, to see which could soonest strip him of his cloak. Full Story
‘I Remember When’
Tapping Maple Trees
There are certain things in life that we can recall back to our earliest youth and the annual tapping of maple trees in mid to late February is one of them for me. Full Story
What’s for Dinner?
Serve Frozen Seafood: You Won’t Have To Fish For Compliments
(NAPS)—Many Americans might enjoy a more delicious and nutritious diet if they didn’t fall for certain fish tales—and discovered how flavorful and reasonably priced frozen seafood can be. Full Story
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
Keeping an Eye on Our Representatives in D.C.
Schumer Seeks to Pressure China, Europe
Returning to a signature issue of his public life, Senator Charles Schumer said he would push for a vote in May to punish China for currency manipulation.
“We intend to move this legislation quickly,” he said. “My feeling is China won’t do anything without pressure.” Full Story
Police News
Murder Suspect Still
Hospitalized
Two years ago this week the mutilated body of a Lake Carmel man was found inside his home and the victim’s wife was located in an adjoining room and was later charged with his death. Full Story
Pastimes
Viewing the Hudson from Garrison’s Arden Point
Near the southern entrance to the Garrison train station, it would be easy to miss the sign for the trail to Arden Point. Past the sign and two stone pillars that mark the trailhead, a wide, flat path takes you past some ruins and over two foot bridges. Full Story
Let’s Play a Game . . .
Where in the County is The Courier?
LAST WEEK’S WINNER: Full Story
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