Dunkirk group adds a positive image Editor, OBSERVER: I truly appreciate the efforts of the Revitalize Dunkirk Committee on their efforts to beautify the city. Every time I drive by one of their corner gardens it brings me joy! Reading of their recognition of city homeowners just adds to their positive image. Thanks for all of your help in keeping Dunkirk beautiful, keep up the good work! PAULA LEVANDOSKI, Fredonia
Tourney benefits camp, youth Editor, OBSERVER: The Board of Directors of the Camp Gross Foundation would like to express our heart-felt thanks to the participants of the fifth annual Dr. John R.and Alona Forbes Golf Tournament that was held recently at the Cassadaga Country Club. Our gratitude to Fredonia Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep & Ram for sponsoring the Hole In One Give Away and our event sponsors: AIM Recycling, Dunkirk WWII Vets Club, the Forbes family, Lakeside Precision, Lake Shore Savings & Loan and Legends Excavating. We would also like to thank our players Sponsors: AW Farrell, ...
Editor, OBSERVER: Things you should know about agricultural employees and migrant workers in Chautauqua County: ¯ There are not enough Americans willing to work as farm laborers, even though employers are required to offer employment to U.S. residents. ¯ Non-resident agricultural employees are essential to food production throughout the U.S. ¯ According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. ¯ Our local economy in Chautauqua County depends on the labor of agricultural employees. ¯ Agricultural ...
Trump kept democracy secure Editor, OBSERVER: In response to the Aug. 14 commentary “Citizens made decision on Trump.” Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I like my MAGA hat. I like what it stands for. I like speaking freely. I like being able to protect my family if need be. I like worshiping as I please. I like and respect our Constitution and the rule of law. It is very apparent that our present administration is afraid of my likes. They seem to want to tell me what to do, what to say, what not to say, how to live my life. If anyone wants to control and rule over ...
Editor, OBSERVER: George Borrello’s new legislation proposes that for every industrial wind project sited in Upstate New York, a similar project should be sited in New York City (Aug. 4). He implies that upstaters lose to downstaters in a competition to see who sacrifices less for a green energy transition. His views are problematic for a number of reasons. First, climate change affects all of us. No area of the state has been immune this summer to sudden flash floods or extreme heat. We are learning first-hand that an existential crisis exists. Installing renewable energy ...
GOP cowardly when it comes to Trump Editor, OBSERVER: Election 2024 is looking more and more critical as charges pile up against Donald Trump and Joe Biden continues to falter. Isn’t it time for Republicans to finally grow a backbone and break from Trump? Or should they hang close to ensure their precious re-election? Wouldn’t it be great if we could remove re-election from the equation ... one 5-year term for every office in the land? And add a recall provision. For too long politicians have resembled hogs with two snouts feeding at the public trough. Maybe this time around ...