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An ‘attractive alternative’ for teens
May 12, 2013 A full 20 percent of American women give birth before the age of 20. This is more than any other developed natio. more »»
Police offer ‘looks very, very good’
May 12, 2013 By DENNIS PALMER Well, hoo-ray. At last, a Village Board in Silver Creek that is finding ways to save money rather than spend it. First, consider Sheriff Joseph Gerace’s presentation. more »»
Of mice and mothers
May 11, 2013 This is a true story. I live in an apartment across the hall from three college students. They all have the name “Patrick.” If I call “Pat” I get three of them answering m. more »»
‘Be kind’ always to the animals
May 10, 2013 This week marks the 98th year to celebrate “Be Kind to Animals” week. This is a special week to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the animal kingdo. more »»
A panopoly of color
May 10, 2013 There is no doubt in my mind that winter is the most dramatic of our northern seasons. The imbalance of my nature photos easily attests to that. more »»
Being aware of mental illness in youth
May 9, 2013 As parents, grandparents, caregivers, coaches, troop leaders and teachers, we know our children. more »»
The Book Nook says ‘goodbye’
May 8, 2013 Dearest Community, It is with great regret that we must announce that The Book Nook will be closing its doors forever on May 31. After a nearly 45-year run, the time has come to say goodbye. more »»
Celebrating mom’s own day
May 8, 2013 Whether we loved her or merely tolerated her, we all had a mother – sometimes against our own better judgment we heard her without listening and went ahead and did what we wanted to do. more »»
Big news in college communications
May 7, 2013 Editor’s note: This is a series of columns by John Malcolm on his “50 years at Fredonia.” Retired, he is a professor emeritus at Fredonia Stat. more »»
Are we headed toward socialism?
May 6, 2013 I see far too many times to count, the accusation that President Obama is a “socialist” and that as a country the United States is heading in that direction. more »»
Seaway Trail working to promote tourism
May 5, 2013 By MIKE BRISTOL Seaway Trail, Inc. recently had the pleasure of offering its Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar in Dunkirk. more »»
Opinion criticizing workers is ‘absurd’
May 5, 2013 By JOSHUA JUUL I recently read the Newsmaker of the Month feature in the Sunday OBSERVER (April 28) headlined “Worker gripes ignore demands.” I was shocked at the arrogant attitude of this article. more »» 
No quick ‘fix’
May 5, 2013 By AARON RESLINK We are asking for a savior in natural gas — an angel to visit Dunkirk and not only repower our insufficient coal plant, but also to repower our economy. more »»
All eyes on society’s worst-kept secret
May 5, 2013 New examples of the sexualization of girlhood crop up all the time: Disney Princesses have grown gradually more skinny and coy over the years; Bratz dolls look like Sesame Streetwalkers; padded... more »»
Patience in trailing ‘Big Yellow’
May 5, 2013 By BETH MOSS The other morning I was picking up an elementary special needs student. Behind my bus was a driver who was honking their horn for me to hurry up and get goin. more »»
Lives under construction
May 4, 2013 I received a beautiful letter from Boys’ Lives Under Construction boys’ ranch. more »»
An intriguing neighbor
May 3, 2013 I watched this year as the robin struggled to erect its nest on an angled drainpipe just beyond the bathroom windo. more »»
U.S. stuck in the ‘two-party bully pulpit’
May 2, 2013 Common wisdom says there are two sides to every story. For every pro, there’s a co. more »» 
Different, but still greed
April 30, 2013 It is not greedy or selfish to enjoy the fruits of one’s own labor. It is greedy, selfish and slothful to try to live off the fruits of your neighbors’ labors. more »»
Leadership begins in the schools
April 29, 2013 Schools should be centers for learning par excellence. Most school budget votes and board elections are to be held this year on May 21. more »» |
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