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Peoples column

People’s column

‘Incredible’ event shows support Editor, OBSERVER: We would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we received at the recent benefit held in my honor. We would like to specifically thank The East Dunkirk Ladies Auxiliary, The East Dunkirk Fire ...

People’s column

Life’s a beach in Dunkirk Editor, OBSERVER: When Park Avenue childhood neighbors and lifelong friends Roger Orcutt and myself, Beverly (Michalak) Slichta-Cusick, met recently, Roger decided to become a member of the Dunkirk Historical Museum where I am a new trustee. An avid ...

Special Night Out in Fredonia

Editor, OBSERVER: The Fredonia Police Department National Night Out, at right, was a great success on Aug. 3 in Russell Joy Park. The Fredonia Police Department would like to thank everyone who attended and made this night so special. A huge shout out to our sponsors: Walmart, Tim Hortons, ...

Commission must return

Editor, OBSERVER: New York state adopted the Moreland Act in 1907 to permit the governor “to examine and investigate the management and affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission of the state.” The soon-to-be-gone Gov. Andrew Cuomo invoked the Moreland Act in 2013 to ...

Sex harassment not a party issue

Editor, OBSERVER: I couldn’t agree more with the Commentary written by Rolland Kidder, that was published in the OBSERVER (Aug. 10). While I am not in any way condoning the recently documented inappropriate behavior of Andrew Cuomo, I do not believe any reasonable person would state that ...

People’s column

It’s premature to opt to preserve Editor, OBSERVER: In an article “Motion to Preserve 23rd Congressional District Falls Short” (July 30), the OBSERVER reports that county Legislative Chairman Pierre Chagnon requested that the county legislature pass a motion urging the ...