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The buzz on bees
June 17, 2012 What’s that noise overhead? Is it a bird, a plane, or Superman? This buzz could very well be a swirling and airborne mass of thousands of honey bees. more »»
A Father’s Day to remember
June 17, 2012 By MARJORY DIEHL Special to the OBSERVER This is the story of the smoking jacket. Actually, there were two. My father got one and my Uncle George got the other and they were just alike. more »» 
Poetry and motion
June 17, 2012 By DIANE R. CHODAN OBSERVER Staff Writer Poetry in motion refers to movement so elegant and flowing that it seems like a poem. This is not a phrase I would use to describe my husband, Peter. more »»
It’s been a mad, mad ‘Mad’ season
June 10, 2012 I just couldn’t help myself. Seventeen excruciating months passed between the conclusion of season four and the beginning of season five of my favorite show, “Mad Men. more »» 
Fredonia and the War of 1812
June 10, 2012 By DOUGLAS H. SHEPARD Special to the OBSERVER There are a number of exciting events during the War of 1812 which involved Fredonians. more »» 
Patriotism of our youth
June 10, 2012 In the span of less than six weeks we have three patriotic holidays with Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July. more »» 
Memories of very special pets
June 10, 2012 As a veterinarian, I am blessed to be able to meet many special people and pets — all who will always hold a place in my hear. more »» 
A quest for inspiration
June 10, 2012 By JOEL CUTHBERT OBSERVER Lifestyles Correspondent The Dunkirk High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion this summer. more »» 
Don’t take these rights for granted
June 3, 2012 Keeping abreast of historical anniversaries can be an intriguing hobby, particularly when seemingly unrelated events from different times and locations come together in some sort of a pattern. more »» 
A fox tale
June 3, 2012 The fox is an elusive creature. Ever since I read about local fox sightings in Dr. Allen Benton’s OBSERVER nature column years ago, I had hoped to see one myself. more »» 
The miracle woman
June 3, 2012 By SHANNON TAYLOR OBSERVER Staff Writer Gertrude Ortlieb has worked almost every year of her life. This is no small feat for a soon-to-be centenarian. more »»
Fresh from the garden
June 3, 2012 Herbs can easily transform an ordinary recipe into a fabulous dish. As an added plus, using herbs to flavor your food will help you cut back on the salt, fat, and sugar in your diet. more »» 
For the love of running
May 27, 2012 Eighty degrees and sunny one minute, 30 degrees and snowing the next; it has been a wild and wooly spring! Despite the ever-changing weather, Chautauqua Striders will soon begin its track season in... more »» 
Goodbye to you, my trusted friend …
May 27, 2012 We were inseparable for years. So it was expected that now flying solo I would be asked time and again, “Hey, where’s Sabre? Where’s your dog?” “He got old on me. He died. more »» 
Whatever it takes
May 27, 2012 By SHANNON TAYLOR OBSERVER Staff Writer The Eimers family will stop at nothing to help save Roger Eimers Jr. from kidney failure. more »»
A noble day of remembrance
May 27, 2012 All thoughtful Americans could have something in common tomorrow at 3 p.m. It’s not eating hot dogs and hamburgers at the kick off to the summer family picnic, but it could happen at the gathering. more »»
‘The Shadow of You’ by Brenda Iovino
May 20, 2012 By CHRISTINA F. KENNISON Special to the OBSERVER Brenda Ivino writes plays, short-stories, novels, owns Dream Arts Production, LLC, and holds interest in ghosts and reincarnation. more »» 
Why I can’t stand ‘Smash’ — and can’t stop watching
May 20, 2012 I have yet to meet a regular viewer of “Smash” who watches it because they love it. So why do we continue to tune in? The show’s legion of “fans,” if you can call them that, simply love to hate it. more »» 
A Hollywood makeover
May 20, 2012 By STEPHEN COCCA Special to the OBSERVER GOWANDA — Christmas came early this year for Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, and with the arrival of a key component of restoration, 2012 is taking... more »» 
Beloved star turns 84
May 20, 2012 The most popular and adored child star of all time, Shirley Temple, celebrated her 84th birthday on April 23. more »» |
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