American Legion Poppy Distribution

To The Editor

As Memorial Day approaches, the members of the William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 of the American Legion and its Auxiliary will be distributing poppies throughout the Village, to be worn in honor of the men and women in the armed services who sacrificed their lives in defense of our freedom. Your wearing of the poppy, a tradition that began in the years following the first World War, evidences your own tribute to all deceased veterans, affirms those who have served in uniform, and reminds others to memorialize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our liberty.

The poppies distributed by the Legion and the Auxiliary are made by hospitalized and disabled veterans, using materials provided by the Auxiliary. Any funds raised through the program are used exclusively to support these veterans and their families.

If you are offered a poppy, please accept it, wear it proudly, encourage a child to wear it and to revere its significance. Especially at this time surrounding Memorial Day, honor our veterans, both those who gave their lives in service and those who now need our help.

The members of the William Bradford Turner Post and Auxiliary thank you for your participation and your generosity.

Clorinda Burdi

Poppy Drive Chairlady

Ladies Auxiliary,

American Legion Post No. 265

A Preservationist

To The Editor:

I am writing to correct an error in last week's edition ("Village to Draft Impact Statement on St. Paul's," April 24).

In reporting on the Trustees' vote to adopt a positive declaration of potential impact regarding the demolition of the St. Paul's historic main building under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the article stated that Trustees Brudie and Watras, "...the only Trustees on the Board in favor of saving St. Pauls..." voted against the measure.

I am very much in favor of saving St. Paul's. As I explained at the time of my vote in favor of the positive declaration, the process contemplated by the State environmental review protocol should be utilized to its fullest extent to ensure an appropriate level of care and scrutiny regarding this very important issue. By way of obvious example, along with issues such as possible lead paint or asbestos abatement, a full environmental review will necessarily consider the impact of the irretrievable historical loss and alteration to the character of the village that destruction would entail. Village Counsel Fishberg was correctly quoted in the article as noting that "The positive declaration is really a much more protective action for the site...".

A recent letter to the editor decried the fact that a new Trustee had identified himself as a "preservationist". That reference was to me, and I wish to clarify the record: I am most assuredly a preservationist with regard to St. Paul's.

Andrew J. Cavanaugh

Village Trustee