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An unhealthy tipping of scales
February 13, 2013 There has been much talk lately about the girth of the New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Well, he’s not alone. more »»
Well equipped, when working
February 12, 2013 Editor’s note: This is a series of columns by John Malcolm on his “50 years at Fredonia.” Retired, he is a professor emeritus at Fredonia State. more »»
Getting a read on indicators
February 11, 2013 I’d like to begin this column with an apology to those who were happy I wasn’t going to write anymore. Sorry, I didn’t lie, but circumstances changed. more »»
Study is no hot-button issue
February 10, 2013 When was the last time you paid any attention to your belly button? If you’re like me, I’ll bet it’s been more than a few days. more »»
Home proposal was a ‘bad deal’
February 10, 2013 By ROBERT WHITNEY I read with interest the editorial headlined “Residents forgotten in County Home vote. more »»
Love is cure for loneliness
February 10, 2013 I see friends shaking hands/ sayin’ “how do you do?”/ They’re really sayin’/ “I love you. more »»
‘Taxpayer friendly’ attitude helps
February 10, 2013 By KEITH and CYNTHIA AHLSTROM We have been homeowners in the city of Dunkirk for the past 36 years, and have made significant improvements to our home through the years. more »»
Gathering together for joy and inspiration
February 10, 2013 A blanket of snow and bone-chilling temps greeted the hardy souls gathered together in the early morning hours of Feb. 2 to await the appearance of the community’s celebrity groundhog, Dunkirk Dave. more »»
Random acts of kindness
February 9, 2013 I must share with you the most unusual day I had last Thursday. I brought my column to the OBSERVER. It was bitter cold outside and the streets were slippery. more »»
What if this happened at Sandy Hook?
February 9, 2013 Breaking news: An auto traveling at high speed slams into children waiting to board school buses at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Multiple casualties are reporte. more »»
An unexpected Christmas gift
February 8, 2013 The call came on a Sunday evening in mid-December. It was totally unexpected and admittedly took me aback. I might even possibly have been speechless but, knowing me, that wouldn’t have lasted long. more »»
Racism remains in ‘sneakiest forms’
February 7, 2013 The quote “The time is always right to do what is right” is attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr. We will never know Dr. more »»
Police are needed in Silver Creek
February 6, 2013 I would like to address the article in the OBSERVER of Jan. 27, “Eliminate village police department.” First, OBSERVER Publisher John D’Agostino and I have had several debates on this issu. more »» 
Too many ‘misuse freedom’
February 5, 2013 Since the horrendous event in the Sandy Hook School in Connecticut happened, the news media is giving us more information than we need to kno. more »»
Genius in American education
February 4, 2013 If one were to ask you the names of your favorite teachers from kindergarten and throughout your schooling, it may be not too difficult to answer. more »»
Ripley athletes have most to lose in tuitioning
February 3, 2013 By MARY SWANSON I’m not a resident of Ripley; I live in Sherman, and have for almost 30 years. more »» 
There’s courage in not selling Home
February 3, 2013 By CATHY SNYDER The issue of the County Home continues to be a powder keg topic that has brought about more negative discussion. more »»
Father’s memory helps overcome fear
February 3, 2013 My father tried so hard to turn me into a snow bunny. When I was 5, he took me to the top of the “green” (easy) trail at Red Jacket Ski Club in Ede. more »»
Why we love Chautauqua County
February 2, 2013 On Tuesday, Jan. 29 our committee (still without a name) met in the Village Hall in Fredonia. Mayor Keefe has been very hospitable and helpful to the committee. more »» |
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