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Weak counter to column

Editor, OBSERVER: In the People’s column (Nov. 30), a writer urges that the SUNY Board of Trustees fire your columnist Professor Stephen Kershnar from his position with SUNY Fredonia. Reason: “We cannot have a professor… be allowed to promote complete fabrications of the truth.” The writer bases his accusations on Dr. Kershnar’s column of Nov. 18. That writer presents no specific statement of Kershnar’s to offer as a “fabrication.” That would be the first thing to do in a reasoned debate. Once having presented that statement, he should then bring in facts to ...

People’s column

Professor’s column was ‘nonsense’ Editor, OBSERVER: I’ve seen Stephen Kershnar’s photo appear on the Editorial page of the OBSERVER in the past. However, until Nov. 18, I’ve never read one of his “commentaries.” I’m being told that this promotion of conspiracy theories surrounding election fraud is typical of pieces he has published before. If that is the case, then I want to know why the SUNY Board of Trustees has not already fired him? We can not have a professor, responsible for educating others, be allowed to promote complete fabrications of the truth. I’ve ...

Teachers want students in class

Editor, OBSERVER: As Thanksgiving approaches Fredonia Central School is looking forward to returning students grades six to 12 back to school in a hybrid situation. The administration and staff have worked very hard to make this possible in the safest possible manner. We truly want our kids back. We cannot, however, do this alone. We also need help from the community as well. As a teacher, I would like to ask the community for its help in helping keep the rate of infection to a minimum. As the holiday approaches please continue to be diligent in following the guidance of the ...

Quick city work applauded

Editor, OBSERVER: We would like to thank Mike Porpiglia and his department for their quick response to the aftermath of the Sunday windstorm. They went above and beyond in clearing the massive debris left behind at our house. We can’t thank them enough for their excellent hard work which often times goes unnoticed. Also to the power company workers who braved such treacherous conditions Sunday night to restore our service. Thank you all. BILL and DIANE BEREK, Dunkirk

Church lauds front-liners

Editor, OBSERVER: A great big thank you to all those that kept our towns and our normalcy running through the pandemic. We at Trinity UCC and our local communities are grateful for all the work out in front and behind the scenes, we saw you all and are eternally grateful for your selflessness and self-sacrifice. Thank you to all of the Gowanda area essential workers, police, first responders, nurses, doctors and all healthcare workers, and the store owners and workers at local businesses, Shop and Save, McCormack’s, Hager’s, The Village Pharmacy, Gowanda Collision, Crassi’s ...

Officials slow to get info out

Editor, OBSERVER Officials seem to think an uninformed community is a happy community. Not so! Recently, and in the past, there have been disturbing and frightening incidents which have occurred. When a drive-by shooting is reported and schools are placed in lockdown, I want to know that there are possibly two to three armed persons on the streets! The same with break-ins of cars and homes! I don’t want to see it on Facebook, or hear it on the phone from someone, second or third hand! I want to be informed! Not days or weeks after the incident! Regarding the information we ...