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Tactic has resident more than ‘disgusted’
February 24, 2013 By MINDY KAUFMAN To say I’m disgusted over the possibility of our county government trying to change a law to suit themselves would be an understatement. more »»
‘Leftover’ women on the rise
February 24, 2013 American women of a certain age might remember the June 2, 1986, issue of Newsweek, the cover headline reading: “The Marriage Crunch. more »» 
A ‘stand’ for County Home
February 24, 2013 By LORI CORNELL The following was adapted from the speech I gave on the floor of the County Legislature last month. more »»
Data paints different picture
February 24, 2013 By TODD TRANUM “In God we trust, all others must bring data,” is a quote from William Edwards Deming an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer and consultant. more »»
What is our future with drones?
February 23, 2013 There is a movement under way in this country called unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones. Some are very large, some tiny, and some can fly sideways and backwards. more »»
A study in black and white
February 22, 2013 I am certain I am not the only one who complains about the lack of sunshine at this time of year. Studies abound and there are genuine treatments for those severely afflicted. more »»
‘Frightening’ events are happening
February 21, 2013 As I watched the news this Feb.9, a report came across stating that the U.S. Navy can’t send out another aircraft carrier because of lack of funds. more »»
Gun law brings ‘radical’ thoughts
February 20, 2013 The expression “It’s gonna be 1776 all over again” has replaced “Pry my gun from my cold dead hands” as the mantra of gun zealots. more »» 
The melting pot — a family reunion
February 19, 2013 It seems strange that when we have disagreements with one another, it can be so easy to see the other person as stupid, uninformed, or even in the grip of evil influences. more »»
Thanks to the farmer
February 18, 2013 We are blessed with fertile farm lands in our Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Erie County area. Many of our citizens are directly involved in agriculture. more »»
Guns change with the times
February 17, 2013 By MARJORY C. DIEHL Once upon a time in the 1770s a group of intelligent men decided to write a group of rules for a new country they would call The United States of America. more »»
Some are abusing ‘assistance’ in state
February 17, 2013 By PETER PETT This letter is to comment on two recent articles in the OBSERVER. The first one appeared on the front page of the OBSERVER (Jan. more »» 
Area ‘opportunity’ awaits
February 17, 2013 By DON GORKA In Chautauqua County and across the United States, volunteer fire departments need your help. more »»
Too much bad happened for ‘good’
February 17, 2013 For decades it was standard procedure for church officials to keep abuse secret. Those years are explored in the new HBO documentary, “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God. more »»
‘Compromise’ for common goals
February 17, 2013 By ROBERTA KELLER I have been a faithful observer of all political activity for many years of my lif. more »»
‘Be still and know’
February 16, 2013 The sun is up. So am I. Grabbing my Bible and notepad, I head for the Dunkirk Pier to find my favorite perch upon a boulder-sized rock. more »»
Problem solving starts with discussion
February 16, 2013 Let’s talk about the labor market. The other day I saw something on TV that was very scary to me. They were showing a manufacturer using robots to do the work. It is amazing what those robots can d. more »»
Stick with the framers’ intent
February 16, 2013 So I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to write or how I was going to phrase it, but after contemplating it for some time I realized I shouldn’t have to “sell” the idea of gun ownership, I just... more »»
The hunter’s success
February 15, 2013 Crows, as I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, seemed the bane of Major’s existence. Crows and great blue herons, hawks of course but that’s fine, and just about every form of wildlife larger than a finch. more »»
League celebrates 93rd birthday
February 14, 2013 By MARCIA MERRINS The League of Women Voters is elated today to celebrate our 93rd anniversary. more »» |
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