Letters to the Editor April 20

Posted 4/19/17

Information sought in hit and run On July, 29, 2013 at approximately 4:15 p.m. my sister, Judy Feldman, was a pedestrian who became the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Callicoon, NY. She suffered …

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Letters to the Editor April 20

Posted

Information sought in hit and run

On July, 29, 2013 at approximately 4:15 p.m. my sister, Judy Feldman, was a pedestrian who became the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Callicoon, NY. She suffered severe traumatic injuries. Despite heroic efforts by the assembled emergency team, who got her to Westchester Medical Center in record time, she succumbed to her injuries six months later.

The people of Callicoon have been incredibly supportive and the state police have been extremely diligent, but to date no suspect has come forward.

The family is posting a reward in the hopes that we can find some closure to this case and do justice to Judy’s memory.

We are pleading with anyone who may know something to please come forward with any tidbit of information that might assist the state police. People may not realize it, but the information they are holding may have a bearing on this case. I am confident that the person who inflicted these injuries is also trying to deal with difficult feelings.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at 845/292-6600.

Nancy F. Taxin

Scarsdale, NY

Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, this year’s theme is “Connecting the Dots: Opportunities for Recovery.” 

No other substance is more widely used and abused by America’s youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one public health problem in the United States. It is important to connect the dots that lead to awareness and recovery from underage alcohol and drug use. Fostering healthy and responsible attitudes, talking openly and honestly, encouraging supportive relationships and showing children that their opinions and decisions matter, are all ways to help prevent the use of alcohol and drugs. 

It can be challenging to develop the communication skills needed to talk with your children about drinking and drugs, but it will be well worth the effort you put into it, as you get to know your children a little better and help them build the coping skills they need to handle the anger, stress, peer pressure, loneliness and disappointment that are part of being an adolescent. 

So, let’s get started. We can’t afford to wait any longer. 

Lynn Baron 

Prevention/CareCorps Committee

Sullivan Agencies Leading Together Coalition (SALT)

Monticello, NY

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