HIGHS AND LOWS: Some of the best, worst of the week
Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week:
BEST
RIPLEY PLAYERS RETURN — After a three-year hiatus, the Ripley Library Players will return tonight with a performance at Noble Winery in Westfield. The shows had been put on hold for several reasons, including the death of director Teresa Testrake’s father. We’re glad the volunteers have decided to return and look forward to tonight’s performance.
BILLS START WITH A WIN — Let’s face it; the Buffalo Bills are not the favorites to win the Super Bowl this year. But with New England starting on a loss, the Miami Dolphins start delayed because of the hurricane and the Bills victorious over the New York Jets, Buffalo is in sole possession of first place in the division. They’ve got their hands full this week against the Carolina Panthers. Let’s see if they can beat the curse that’s been placed upon the team ever since they left Fredonia.
DISTRICT CLERK MOVES ON — Wendy Heslink, the Fredonia Central School Board of Education Superintendent’s secretary will become the executive assistant to the superintendent at Hamburg Central School next month. Heslink is well known to the students and staff at Fredonia. She will be missed. We wish her the best.
WORST
CVCS RESPONSE — The Cassadaga Valley Board of Education’s primary role is to educate students and to keep them safe. School officials decided recently that they don’t want students carrying around book bags, to promote more safety. A group of students came to the school board meeting Monday, arguing that since they are now forced to go to their lockers between each period, they are unable to get to class on time. School Superintendent Chuck Leichner responded, saying that 4 minutes is sufficient for students to stop at their lockers and make it back to class. We applaud these students for speaking up and think the school should listen to what they have to say and find a compromise. If the school doesn’t want students carrying around bookbags then adjust the class schedule. Work with the students in finding a solution. Don’t create more animosity between students and school officials. Practice what you preach and be a problem-solver.
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