10 Commandments Of Virus Stay-Cation

May 8, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: Well here we are — that’s Teddy (my dog) and I. It’s another COVID-19 Sunday – gosh that sounds like a song title from the 1960s. I may get enthusiastic and write it off! Well I was not doing anything productive so I thought I would put together a little sermon for those who are open to the leading of the Spirit since it is Sunday. I am in a spiritual mood because my circadian clock is pealing out the church bells. Please consider the following if you are not already there: The Ten Commandments of the COVID-19 Stay-cation! 1. Do get yourself ...

Give Local For #GivingTuesdayNow

May 5, 2020

Over the years, Giving Tuesday has emerged as a way to give back during the busy holiday season. With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many communities have launched a #GivingTuesdayNow movement for May 5 to raise dollars for emerging community needs. In March, local foundations established the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund-COVID-19 to address emerging needs as a result of the outbreak. Since then, our generous community has contributed more than $887,000, making it possible to grant $218,522 to 16 community-based organizations who have stepped up in unprecedented ways to provide ...

Remember To Show Appreciation Of Teachers

May 2, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: The first full week in May has the designation as a special time for TEACHER Appreciation. While it is not in our ability to change the official title of the recognition, as retired educators we propose to broaden the spectrum of gratitude to include everyone who plays such an important role in our educational system. Proper recognition must go to the non-instructional support personnel, instructional support staff, classroom teachers, providers of special education services, administrators and boards of education. Throughout our careers in education, we ...

This Massive Shutdown May Shed Some Light

April 24, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: I see a similarity between the pandemic we are in the midst of and climate change. In both cases there has been scientific evidence indicating courses of action that would help us to best approach the given problems and minimize the tragic consequences of ignoring reality. In the case of COVD-19, precious time was wasted because we couldn’t see beyond our immediate situation earlier on. We didn’t want life as we know it to change. The same thing has been happening for years with climate change. I’m guessing that this massive shutdown of world ...

Life Changing Encounters With True Heroes

April 23, 2020

Life Changing Encounters With True Heroes To The Reader’s Forum: In The Post-Journal (April 8, 2020) an article about a life changing encounter by Kevin Davenport regarding Mike Walker was true. I know because he was my neighbor. However, Kevin himself was a true hero and also an inspiration to many others. He was a natural leader. Watching him play sports with no complaints despite struggles with his health made him a person many people looked up to. His parents also deserve a lot of credit for his positive attitude. Sincerely, Tom Ormond Kennedy

A Thank You To The Easter ‘Parade’

April 22, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: On Saturday afternoon, April 4, a “parade” consisting of four pick-up trucks passed by our house on Newland Avenue. They were decorated with balloons, playing music, occupants waving and riding in the back of one truck was the Easter Bunny. Thank you! Thank you for the children and the child in all of us no matter what our age. It was fun and absolutely delightful to watch! It will always be a happy memory. Kathleen Isaacson Jamestown