The meeting recently held in North Harmony relative to extending the sewer system on the west side of the lake was a model for engaging the public in a project which affects them. I don’t think there was a dissent in the hundred or so attendees who did not appreciate the candor and ...

During World War II, many people were rounded up based on their ethnicity and sent to camps. In the United States. Yes, in the United States. By the government of the United States. One such person was an American of Japanese descent by the name of Fred Korematsu. The U.S. Supreme ...

Now that Dunkirk and Mayville are starting discussions on short-term rental regulations in their own communities, it seems the modern question “to rent or not to rent” has taken center stage in Chautauqua County. And while it’s a hot topic, it’s important to remember that people’s ...

“Today’s Trivia” is one of the routine emails I receive every morning. The trivia test question offers a choice of four answers. Sometimes I wonder why I continue this. But I’m so curious about the many factoids I’ve gleaned, that I can’t bring myself to cancel it. How else would I ...

The cereal aisle has certainly changed over the years. When I was young, we did not have all of the choices that there are today. We had Cornflakes, Wheaties, Grape-Nuts, Rice Krispies, and Raisin Bran. That was the cold cereal offerings. Of course, there was oatmeal, cream of wheat and ...

I was chowing down an apple when there was a knock on the waiting room door. I had a half-hour before my next scheduled client. A man stood outside the door and inquired if I was the counselor. He apologized for the intrusion and asked for a few minutes of my time. He sat down and told me ...