The Demise Of The Boy Scouts Of America

February 24, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: I am saddened to hear a report that the Boy Scouts of America may soon be filing for bankruptcy. Like the Catholic Church, it seems the BSA has been a magnet for pedophiles for decades and an explosion of lawsuits over leaders abusing young boys will probably mean the end of the BSA. Growing up, I loved the Boy Scouts. My dad was an Eagle Scout and he lived his life as a good scout. As a boy, I have many great memories of camp, working on merit badges and going up through the ranks to become a Life Scout. I learned so much in scouting about so many life ...

Two-Faced Politics Denying Wrongs

February 20, 2020

To The Reader’s Forum: In response to the article that appeared in the Jan. 29 Reader’s Forum, “Two-Face Politics,” I could agree 100% with the writer. One only has to look no further than the minority ranking member on the impeachment hearings, Davin Nunes, to see that the writer is exactly right. There certainly is two-face politics while he is sitting there chastising the chairman, denying the President has done anything wrong knowing he himself has been in the Ukraine doing exactly what the President is accused of doing. So, yep, there sure is two-face politics. ...

Emergency Services Should Be Commended

February 19, 2020

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

Thank You To DPW For A Job Well Done

February 17, 2020

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 ...

The CLA May Not Have The Lake At Heart

February 14, 2020

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 ...

‘Get Over It’

February 12, 2020

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 ...