When God decided that mankind should have self-government, the Creator said quietly “And we may have to accept the existence of political parties despite the fact that they will become one of the tools like larceny, blackmail, Ponzi schemes, cheating at cards and other scams that allow men to ...
Dear Richard and I have always been content with that fourth petition in the Lord’s Prayer. Until Oct. 1. On the last day of September, we made a difficult decision. We would not eat bread for a month and see if it helped reduce our ever-expanding waistlines. The conversation began as we ...
Fredonia Central Schools earlier this month declared it will be a day off for students on Election Day, Nov. 5. While the decision was not fully about voter awareness, it does involve polling decisions. Years ago, Chautauqua County designated Wheelock School as a site for a portion of village ...
Recently, I had COVID for eight days. Friends have kindly offered to drop off soup or ginger tea on my porch, to walk my dogs, to pick up whatever we might need at the store. Still, I’ve felt isolated, reminiscent of those years when fear of Covid kept my normally welcoming front door open ...
October 16 — 1861 — The first gas lighting was used in Jamestown, illuminating the area and bringing modern lighting technology to the region. This was part of a broader wave of industrialization that transformed everyday life in the mid-19th century. — 1924 — Theodore Roosevelt, ...
Pomfret Town Board highway members deserve a round of applause. During a meeting last week, the department’s Superintendent Jude Gardner hailed the completion of a new salt barn. Gardner said at a town board meeting held at the Lily Dale Fire Hall that he and his seven employees built the ...