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Snuffing out smugglers in 1927
June 9, 2013 By AGNES?“PAT” PFLUEGER The Prohibition era was a crazy time when lawmen were trying to uphold a law they couldn’t enforce, and citizens of otherwise sound judgment were imbibing without a second... more »»
‘It ain’t over ’til it’s over’
June 8, 2013 The other day I saw a female scientist on the TV crying the blues because she was afraid the government would slash her funds to find ways to make people live longer. more »»
A month of miracles
June 7, 2013 I count hanging out the laundry among my myriad blessings for it gives me a chance to stop and see – and hear – the world around me. An oriole answers the demands of its youn. more »»
Recent dairy act was a ‘scheme’
June 6, 2013 Last year Congress attempted and failed to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill. The dairy portion of the proposed 2012 Farm Bill was called the Dairy Security Act. more »»
We’re not ‘getting any bigger’
June 5, 2013 The old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same” has never been more true than it is today. more »»
‘Purge’ of the speech department
June 4, 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 Stat. more »»
Changing schools for the 21st century
June 3, 2013 The constant battles and halfway measures that represent most current merger efforts in New York are wasteful, both in money and time, and generally unsuccessful. more »»
A secret behind start of the store
June 2, 2013 By FATHER ALBERT S. SAM It was with a measure of sadness I read the article in the commentary part of the OBSERVER on May 8. The Book Nook started as Abood’s Book Store in 1966. more »»
Critical reps fail to create ‘more jobs’
June 2, 2013 By KEITH B. RAGER In a recent article regarding state Gov. more »» 
Lauding Access volunteers
June 2, 2013 By CHET KOZLOWSKI As a former volunteer to Access 12 I feel somewhat qualified to comment on the proposed change to the stations operation. more »»
An ugly side to Facebook
June 2, 2013 Here are some pages that Facebook currently DOES NOT allow: “Breastfeeding” and “Reconstructive surgery.” Pages the site DOES allow: “Beat her up” and “Rape joke. more »» 
Coming clean in Shoreline Sweep
June 2, 2013 By ANNE NEAF Sunset Bay held its fifth annual Spring Cleanup in May, partnering for the first time with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper as part of the Shoreline Swee. more »»
The art of friendship
June 1, 2013 Today we’re going to talk about friendship. This is a precious relationship. Each of us can have as many friends as we want, but we have to work at it. more »»
Repeal ‘poorly crafted’ SAFE Act
June 1, 2013 I would like to make some comments regarding “gun control.” First of all, I am not a member of the National Rifle Association and I am opposed to many of the comments originating from that group. more »»
Buzzing bird is a favorite
May 31, 2013 When asked (though, admittedly, no one who knows me well would dream of doing so), I would find it impossible to name a favorite bird. more »» 
Is silence golden for merger?
May 31, 2013 BROCTON — With about 45 people in attendance, the fourth and final public hearing regarding the proposed Westfield Academy Central School and Brocton Central School merger took place in the... more »»
Columnist’s views are filled with flaws
May 30, 2013 This is in regard to a recent commentary “Funny what we can afford when it suits us. more »» 
Why I believe in the future
May 28, 2013 I have written before that the universe is obviously controlled, and that control does not happen without purpose. I can hear you saying, “OK, Mr. more »»
Teach others about the sacrifices that have been made
May 27, 2013 With Memorial Day just around the corner, it has us thinking about how so many Americans have forgotten the true meaning of the holiday that we, as veterans, hold so close to our hearts. more »»
A day for ‘grateful tribute’
May 27, 2013 This is Memorial Day and we will not forget. Many of us recall the words of John F. more »» |
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