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

Trump Is Well Fit To Handle This Epidemic

April 20, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: Our present President was born in New York City, (which immediately helps explain his personality). Anyone born in one of its boroughs has learned that you must speak louder, be pushier and be a bit of a braggar or, you will stand alone at the end of the line and never be heard! This is the image many people, both home and abroad, form when he speaks. In my opinion, he is a successful capitalist in the “real” world who became a multi-millionaire working in the private sector to improve his personal fortune and that our country comes first. He has ...

What’s The Plan?

April 18, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: In Chautauqua County we have had very few cases of coronavirus thanks in part to our low population and doing our best at staying apart. That could all change as tourism season ramps up. Does Chautauqua Institution have a plan? Does Chautauqua health services have a plan? Do our hospitals have a plan? If they do, great. But based on the media coverage, or lack of, I’m worried that Chautauqua County will experience its peak in cases in July. What’s the plan? David Ensminger, Ashville