To The Reader’s Forum: As local residents, we can hear the fire siren when it goes off. Frequently, we soon see the emergency vehicles crossing the Chautauqua Lake bridge going out of the district that they serve. Their service to surrounding areas along route 86 at all hours of the day and night must be commended. We are fortunate to have such a group of dedicated people available to help those in need. Bob Anderson Bemus Point
To The Reader’s Forum: I’m writing this letter in regards to a job recently done by Jamestown DPW on a tree on the terrace in front of my property. A large limb hung across the street and into the power lines. The limb had been hit by numerous delivery vehicles and recently a garbage truck. I voiced concern due to the fact that the tree crossed the street and went into the power lines. Recently an employee was examining the tree. I went to speak with him. He introduced himself and I told him the scenario. He told me what the DPW would do. I asked him if there was a time ...
To The Reader’s Forum: The Chautauqua Lake Watershed and Management Alliance consists of villages, towns, property owners and not-for-profit agencies interested in the healthy maintenance of our lake. The memorandum of agreement was developed and signed to achieve a consensus plan for the management of the lake. The prevention of nutrients entering the lake from tributaries and controlling the growth of invasive species (i.e. Eurasian milfoil and curly leaf pondweed) by the proper application of herbicides is an important priority. The Chautauqua Lake Association’s ...
To The Reader’s Forum: The above quote was taken from a press briefing by Mick Mulvaney where he admitted that Donald Trump withheld congressional aid to Ukraine in turn for baseless investigation announcements into the Bidens. Mulvaney added “we do it all the time — Get Over It.” Were you shocked at the outcome of two Senate impeachment votes in the sham Senate trial? Votes to block all inner circle subpoena witnesses testimony and all requested relevant documents. The second vote a pre-determined vote to acquit Trump of the illegal quid pro quo scheme? “Get over ...
To The Reader’s Forum: It’s obvious now that the Impeachment process envisioned by our Framers doesn’t work. Congressmen and Senators all voted, in both the House and Senate, whichever way would get them reelected. From the day they are first elected, all politicians think about is getting reelected. It would be pretty naive to think they care about right or wrong, the truth, or what’s good for the country. So, here is a suggestion for a new plan that might work better: 1. Abolish the Senate. It’s an archaic institution, set up in colonial times when people felt more ...
To The Reader’s Forum: How wonderful that the National Comedy Center has been nominated for “the best new museum.” It’s too bad that the biggest joke is the roads in Jamestown. It is always the same roads and pot holes that need fixed. If Jamestown wants to make a good impression with tourists, they should focus on the main roads in and out of the city. North Main is terrible. The locals would be happy too! Rebecca Carlsson Falconer