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Keeping some peace for nature Editor, OBSERVER: This response is about the piece that was in the Dunkirk OBSERVER on Jan. 3 regarding year-round motorized trails. Legislator Dan Pavlock, R-Ellington, stated “I know it’s an uphill battle and there’s a lot of naysayers, but where do we stand on a more all-season type of trail. Lauren Sharp with the county Department of Planning said there are trails in the county that are open year-round, but mainly for hiking, biking or horseback riding. “As far as other motorized vehicles – side-by-side, four-wheelers, things like ...

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Fredonia project due to lack of action Editor, OBSERVER: After having read the OBSERVER’s View article (Dec. 7-8) covering the upcoming vote on Fredonia’s capital project, I felt the need to respond to shed light on several items the article conveniently didn’t mention. First, the idea of sharing Forestville’s auditorium completely misses the point on much of the improvements that will take place should proposition 2 pass. While Forestville’s auditorium is without question a first class facility, I’m not sure how sharing that venue addresses the need for larger ...

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Brooks-TLC efforts deserve praise Editor, OBSERVER: Sept. 18, I fell in my back yard and broke my hip. Starting with the 911 call, the response was above and beyond. After arriving at Brooks-TLC Hospital emergency room, the care I received was excellent. I was admitted and had surgery the following day. I remained in the hospital for one week and the care I received from all the nurses, aids, and doctor was outstanding. After going through this it became so obvious that we need to keep Brooks Memorial Hospital, whether in Dunkirk or the new site. Without a hospital here, it ...

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Rabies clinic is community service Editor, OBSERVER: The community should extend a big thank you and show of appreciation for the efforts of the Pet Pantry and Lake Shore Humane Society for arranging for and sponsoring the latest rabies clinic here in Dunkirk. The free rabies clinic was Oct. 12 at the Humane Society’s building on Chestnut Street here in the city, and the vaccinations were free of charge. The fact that two feral cats were discovered to have rabies in the south county is proof of the need for such opportunities for pet owners to have their pets vaccinated ...

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Silence never solves anything Editor, OBSERVER: A long time ago Irish statesman Edmund Burke said “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” It seems the billionaire owners of The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times are choosing to do nothing, by failing to endorse a presidential candidate this year. I used to think gelatin spines only belonged to GOP politicians but now the lack of a backbone has spread to wealthy business owners as well. This complete lack of courage has led to multiple resignations at both newspapers and ...

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Getting out the most eligible Editor, OBSERVER: Here’s some ways you can help in the Election Day process: 1. Register Voters. Get the voting-eligible population on the voter lists. In a typical presidential election year, no more than 60 percent of the voting-eligible population chooses to participate. 2. Bank the vote. Encourage (legal) mail-in, absentee, and early voting.Early voting for the general election is Saturday through Sunday, Nov. 3. 3. Get voters to the polls. Make the final push. Networking. Use existing phone lists, email, mail, and newsletter distribution lists ...