To the Readers Forum: Thank you Douglas Conroe again and again. We are lucky to have your intelligent voice of reason regarding “a balanced approach when it comes to Chautauqua Lake.” I hope more people will listen to your thoughtful suggestions. Sincerely, Jim Mayshark, Sherman
To The Reader’s Forum: I read with much heartache the article by J. Paul Lombardo shared with us this weekend following the sudden passing of Jeff Waddington. (P.J. 6-22). His overwhelming sadness was quite evident as he shared his thoughts and memories of his friend gone too soon. Anyone who lives around Falconer and otherwise follows wrestling knows of the Waddington family. During the 1980’s, Jeff and brother Robbie were doing wonderful things on the wrestling mats as they competed on coach William Davenport’s teams. Jeff and Robbie were both very talented and the pair won ...
To The Reader’s Forum: I’m truly amazed that evangelical Christians are willing to vote for the convicted felon, Donald Trump. Have they somehow forgotten their religion, morals and ethics? Besides his numerous felonious crimes, Trump is a convicted sex offender, a xenophobe, a misogynist, a racist, a philanderer, a fraud, and most of all, a serial liar. And before his son was a year old, he was having an affair with a porn star. How’s that for a list of minor transgressions? I was raised United Methodist, and I’ve been devout in my religious convictions since the time I ...
To The Reader’s Forum: Attention: Kiantone residents on Busti-Stillwater Road and Norby Road: I urge you to please attend the Kiantone town meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. We must all seriously address our concerns of the excessively fast traffic on Busti-Stillwater Road between Kiantone Road and S. Main St. Ext. The intersection of Busti-Stillwater and Norby roads is a very dangerous situation. There is no regard for the speed limit as there are no consequences. These inconsiderate drivers have no respect for people, school buses, Amish buggies, tractors, etc. ...
To The Reader’s Forum: Most anyone who spends 44 years in a job undoubtedly has a great mastery of that job. After his closing presser after the NATO conference, amongst the gaffs and stutters that have marred his career, Biden showed a masterful command of foreign policy. In contrast, Trump’s bombastic, ad hominem style is thin on policy. He Gish gallop’s his opponents to utter frustration, which has served him well. This was the problem with the debate. While both candidates are elderly, Biden is a serious politician while Trump is an entertainer. Biden has arguably ...
To The Reader’s Forum: The formula is familiar: The Reverend Mel McGinnis takes an ideologically charged issue, stirs it up with a series of Christian Nationalist talking points, and throws in a context-free condemnation of the Biden administration. His latest example of this formula, “Tale of Two Cities and Flags,” is true to form. I won’t attempt to sort out the logic of McGinnis’ faith-based argument. But his praise of Jamestown’s conservative flag display glosses over an important omission: the current Mayor refused the request of local Seneca residents to raise the ...