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Outdoor Journal: Taking a tom in High Peaks
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Three years ago, the New York State Outdoor Writers Association held its annual fall conference in Lake Placid. I limited my outdoor activities that weekend to the various types of lake and stream fishing the area offers.
The night I wrapped and rolled
Monday, May 6, 2013
For a few weeks earlier this year, I was confined to a reasonably secure facility while I regained my vitality, mobility and at least some of my sanity.
Students can misinterpret teacher's words
Sunday, May 5, 2013
In all schools, students encounter many teachers throughout the day. With the introduction of differing expectations and personalities, the potential for conflict with a teacher can increase.
Down the Fairway: Hales Mills owners aim to please
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Golf may be their passion, but customer service is their specialty.
The new owners of Hales Mills Country Club vow to set the bar extremely high in terms of the total golfing experience at their 17-year-old club, located just off Route 29 on Steele Road in Johnstown.
The new owners of Hales Mills Country Club vow to set the bar extremely high in terms of the total golfing experience at their 17-year-old club, located just off Route 29 on Steele Road in Johnstown.
Stevens back in saddle, but still part of NBC team
Saturday, May 4, 2013
No, jockey Gary Stevens won’t be wearing a helmet cam at today’s Kentucky Derby. But the veteran jockey will be wearing a microphone as he rides in the race for the first time in several years.
Owens and Tonko defend Obamacare
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Our two local Democratic congressmen last Monday stuck up for the Affordable Care Act before a not particularly friendly audience — a small-business summit in Saratoga Springs.
Alex Isabel was major figure in Amsterdam sports
Saturday, May 4, 2013
When Alex H. Isabel was city recreation superintendent, Amsterdam had a series of playgrounds, staffed in the summer by returning college students. There were sports in summer and winter. The city recreation department even sponsored a summer musical theater program headed by Bert DeRose.
Attending 'Les Miserables'
Friday, May 3, 2013
Wife Beverly and I have been on the disabled list in recent weeks but we were still able to see the show with the help of Proctors staff, who are nothing if not accommodating to their patrons.
Outdoor Journal: Season set to open for toothy predators
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Seasons for four species of freshwater gamefish — northern pike, pickerel, walleye and tiger muskellunge — all of which have a mouthful of sharp teeth, will open Saturday.
New Orleans festival has jazz and a lot more
Thursday, May 2, 2013
About now, I’m waking up in New Orleans, heading to Jazz Fest. Some ask me: Isn’t it too much jazz? No such thing.
$1M a day: Is any of it yours?
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Oops! The check had a 2006 date on its face, unearthed in a cleaning frenzy in 2009. How it came to be tucked away and how to redeem it both stumped me.
Our story: Love blooms in the Stockade
Monday, April 29, 2013
My first enduring memory of Beverly was of her dazzling smile as we introduced ourselves on her front stoop. It still melts my heart.
Down the Fairway: CRAGA enables amateurs to play top courses
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Golf is a diverse game with many levels of challenges, both physical and mental. One of its most cherished rewards is the opportunity to play on scenic courses with unique holes. That’s why the Capital Region Amateur Golf Association is reaching out to the average player to join its membership and play some of the Capital Region’s finest layouts.
Red-winged blackbird has soap-opera private life
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The red-winged blackbird is an iconic symbol of spring. To teach you about the lives of these beautiful birds, let me tell you the story of a typical male of the species.
Ravens-Broncos game will be worthy of prime-time coverage
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The NFL released its 2013 reg-ular-season schedule last Thursday night. With the passing of legendary NFL player and announcer Pat Summerall, the main focus of my column last week, I didn’t get the chance to analyze some of the prime-time matchups we will see this season. Now, I have that opportunity.
