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Can’t buy happiness
February 7, 2012 There’s nothing that can give rise to more opinions in people than to talk about money. It seems that nobody has enough, no matter how much they have. more »»
Rental units need regulations
February 6, 2012 My daughter has an apartment in 51 W. Main St. The press seems to focus on the bar, but there is a lot of smoke damage to the third-floor apartments. more »»
Soldiers’ actions warrant dismissal
February 6, 2012 By now I assume everyone has either seen or heard about the video of our Marines urinating on the corpses of some Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan. more »»
Westfield needs help in funding protection
February 5, 2012 This article is in response to the article that appeared in recent editions of the Westfield Republican and OBSERVER regarding police coverage in the town of Westfield and the surrounding area. more »»
‘New vision’ begins
February 5, 2012 A renowned Peace Prize nominee and government leader once said, “Genuine politics ... more »»
Politics puts women’s health at risk
February 5, 2012 I have no health insurance – I simply can’t afford it. Without Planned Parenthood I probably would have held off on getting my annual gynecological exam. However the organization waived my fee. more »»
Did Dunkirk, state break even?
February 5, 2012 In case you haven’t heard, or even care, the state of New York’s Off Track Betting parlor on the corner of Main and Third in the city of Dunkirk has closed. more »»
My own soap opera
February 4, 2012 It happened on a Sunday. I came home from church and my brother (who is 87 years old and dying from lung cancer) told me he had to go to the E.R. for an enema. more »»
Dangers of the free lunch
February 4, 2012 After the War of the Almonds, the Land of Kulumar was the richest and most powerful of all. Its fields were bountiful and its granaries were full. Its flocks were fat and sleek. more »»
Song of the chickadee
February 3, 2012 The sound startles me. Familiar of course as if I had enjoyed it right along — and yet a call to make me ask just how long it had been. more »»
By Michael J. Henry
February 2, 2012 Another hurdle in health care It will truly be a sad occasion if what is being forecast, comes true. I fear for the Native Americans, as the TLC Health Care Center pharmacy is in jeopardy of closin. more »»
Medicaid is a runaway train
February 1, 2012 Medicaid and taxes! Like many of you I have received my county tax bill and to my amazement more than half of the total bill is for Medicaid. That is just extrem. more »»
Voting not easy everywhere
January 31, 2012 In a letter to the editor (Jan. 11), a writer expresses his views on matters covered in a League of Women Voters letter (Dec, 23). more »» 
Where has ‘time gone’ in 61 years?
January 30, 2012 Editor’s note: This is the third of three parts. Schools at all levels of the educational spectrum are operating in a “full throttle” mode. more »»
Are elected leaders also part of reforms?
January 29, 2012 By ADAM R. ZYBERT IV Reform. Reform. Reform. That seems to be the battle cry of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the next set of accomplishment. more »» 
Floating an alternative
January 29, 2012 By DICK?MIRTH We need to step back and think about what is really needed, and what we can afford on the seawall project. The project appears to have become a legacy project for the elected official. more »»
Shame, not cheating, leads to demise
January 29, 2012 During the South Carolina presidential debate last week, the already rollicking race for the Republican presidential nomination was shaken up by an accusation of infidelity from the ex-wife of forme... more »»
Major project, few details
January 29, 2012 A major project that town of Dunkirk officials seem to know little about has garnered some big bucks from New York state and may be under construction this spring. more »»
Leaving a legacy
January 28, 2012 Last week I said goodbye to two ladies I admired and respected. The first was Lucy Ortolano and the second was Gertrude (Gert) Aldrich. These two women had much in common. They were always smiling. more »»
The ‘farewell’ visit
January 28, 2012 Three visitors arrive at the hospital to see Carol Jean, who had surgery to remove a cancer. Two are sisters, who grew up closely with her, first cousins, but more like very good friends. more »»
Planning menus
January 27, 2012 I get teased a lot for some of what others might call my eccentricities. That is not to say I consider myself eccentric. Anything but. more »» |
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