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To The Reader’s Forum: You can tell when the facts presented in the latest indictment of Donald Trump resonate with reality among his supporters. For example, Julie Kelly, a Trump apologist on Twitter simply wrote, “Btw this indictment is poorly written and nothing more than a rehash of the J6 select committee.” In other words, she does not disagree with either the facts in the indictment or the findings of the “J6 select committee”. Her tweet is a reflection of the reality of what led up to and what happened on January 6, 2021. I can understand her desire to reject ...

Recent Article Captured The Importance Of Volunteering

To the Reader’s Forum: Thank you for sharing the recent article titled ‘New to Volunteering’. This article captured the importance of volunteering in a way that I had never thought of before. Volunteering (and even working for) a nonprofit really does remind you about what true democracy is. It requires you to listen to many voices, incorporate a variety of thoughts and ideas, put the greater goal first above your own personal priorities. I serve as the executive director at the Audubon Community Nature Center where we have a variety of committees who meet to discuss ...

Lovin’ Our Libraries Road Trip Was A Gas For Local Residents

To the Readers’ Forum: We would like to thank the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System for their Lovin’ Our Libraries CCLS Road Trip running from June 1 to August 31, 2023. We have currently visited over two-thirds of the 38 libraries in the two counties. What a good time we have had, and we are not finished yet. The beautiful and historic libraries and the helpful and engaging library personnel have made every library visit worthwhile. While visiting the libraries we have encountered activities for all ages - knitting groups, chess players, puzzles both finished and in progress ...

Lamenting Why Area Residents Are Unhappy Misses Chance For A Happier Future

To The Reader’s Forum: “Why are Americans Not Happy?) (Larson, July 29/30, 2023) offers evidence for an unsubstantiated claim. The judge has a litany of reasons from religious participation to cable TV. Many highly religious countries are terrifying and many irreligious ones quite content. Cable? Most folks get news from sources other than cable news. Except old folks. If folks in Jamestown are unhappy, the outrageously poor school system, the high-poverty rate and declining population should suffice. It is a long common lament of old folks, that the world is changing for ...

Op-Ed Writer Captures The Charm Of Print Newspaper

To the Readers’ Forum: The Post-Journal may be overwhelmed with requests for copies of the Saturday-Sunday newspaper (July 1-2, 2023). Gerald E. Scorse wrote so beautifully regarding the nearly “old way”of reading the newspaper. Some of us exposed to the “new way” of grabbing a “squawk-box” to get correspondence wonder how can it be pleasant and can it always be accurate? And - enjoyable. It all seems so tense. I know, I know, this old woman may just be dense, but Mr. and Mrs. Scorse clearly enjoy the “old” way. Thank you for reading this. Mayville

Can County Afford The Pay Raises It Is Approving?

To The Reader’s Forum: I am really so very happy for the labor leaders of Chautauqua County who have negotiated a huge payday increase over the next four years for our county rank and file unionized workers. As for County Executive PJ Wendel who continues to freely give away the taxpayer dollars, I just shake my head. I do appreciate that PJ does not come from a history of managing and obviously does yet understand his role to protect the taxpayers. But soon one or more county departments will be fully back on the local tax share, the housing market and tax assessments will be ...