SOUNDOFF: Published Oct. 4, 2009

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October 4, 2009

Anonymous The Tonawanda News Sun Oct 04, 2009, 12:45 AM EDT

I think they should look into putting up a new stadium on the river. It would be beautiful and everyone would be happy. Gov. Paterson should look into this and so should Mayor Pilozzi. Then maybe the Bills wouldn’t move to Toronto.

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I read the column Bob Confer wrote about sex education’s youth movement. I do not know him but I must agree with him being offended that sex ed is being taught in our schools to our kids starting at age 5 including masturbation and homosexuality. Even teaching that these practices are natural and beneficial. Those of us who rely on the Bible know that it’s very clear that these acts are perverted and unnatural.

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People are getting very lazy about the proper grammar. For example, instead of saying “people that are going to school,” it is proper to say “people who are going to school.” “That” refers to inanimate objects. “Who” refers to animate objects like people. So it’s “people who,” not “people that.”

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Regarding the swine flu at a city of Tonawanda elementary school. Isn’t it true parochial school children go there for remediation? Did those children and their families in fact receive letters from the school district? What about children in the entire school? Once one child is exposed, doesn’t that expose other children?

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I guess us senior citizens might as well start digging our own graves. There is no government agency that is going to help us out. They won’t even give us a penny raise in our social security checks next year. I was hoping to get enough for at least one loaf of bread a month. They are sending it by the billions to Iraq and Afghanistan. This is what you call a free country.

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A big thank-you to all our police, firemen and EMTs, whether they are volunteer or are paid. Also to our postal workers who give us our mail every day and to our doctors and our nurses who save our lives on a daily basis.

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I read on the front page, and I think it’s a great idea, about this group checking into the sidewalks and the lights in the city of Tonawanda. That’s fabulous, it’s exactly what we need. But this woman who is complaining that the curb is too high for her walker is ridiculous. She wants to cross in the middle of the block and go to McDonald’s. She can go to the corner and cross with the light, she doesn’t have to go in the middle of the block. Again, thanks to the group that’s checking the lights.

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Someone doesn’t like garage sales? That really takes the cake!

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I was watching the news and I saw they fired some teachers in Niagara Falls because they don’t live in the school district. They should check the Tonawanda and North Tonawanda school districts. Some of the employees and teachers don’t live in their districts either. Same with the police and fire departments. If they’re going to do it in one town, they should do it to all of them!

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If you keep taking signals down on Nash Road, it will become a regular speedway. Don’t forget: It’s still a city street, with side streets driveways and businesses.

February 9, 2012
Sound Off published Wednesday, Feb. 8
I think the North Tonawanda school district should look into requiring school uniforms. I think if the school board members walked around the high school and saw how some of these students dress they’d be appalled, to say the least. No school dress code is being enforced. They should consider the pros and cons of bringing back school uniforms.

February 8, 2012
Sound Off published Tuesday, Feb. 7
I’m very grateful I can’t watch the Butterknives on TV anymore. I mean the Sabres, heh-heh.

February 7, 2012
Sound Off published for Sunday Feb. 5
Bob Confer, looks like you did get a little help, regarding your unexpected sights in Niagara. Personally I don’t feel imperiled by bobcats, bears and other wild animals. But I am afraid of you and opinions.

February 6, 2012
Sound Off published Saturday, Feb. 4
There is no way the United States can afford a care package like Obamacare. This man has been a failure in everything he has done.

February 4, 2012
Sound Off published Friday, Feb. 3
NT taxpayers beware: The district is facing a $1.5 million shortfall this year. Yet the district continues to have tech and music teachers with only 4 students per class while the academic classes continue to have 30 to 32 students per class. Where are the district’s priorities? Why are we teaching private vocal lessons to only a few?

February 3, 2012
Sound Off published Feb. 2
Given all the “findings” reported at the Niagara County SPCA, it’s hard to understand why a third party has not been appointed to audit and review the status of the Erie County SPCA. According to several reports, both agencies work closely together on a regular basis. I think it is time the Erie County SPCA's practices and procedures be investigated as well. Based on encounters family members and I have had with the Erie County SPCA, I certainly hope they treat their animals better than they treat the people who come through their doors.

February 2, 2012
Sound Off published Wednesday, Feb. 1
Boy, that's too bad about what happened to Vito's sign. I hope they throw the book at that guy! Just like that other restaurant in Budwey Plaza. The scene they made in front of everyone. They did nothing but embarrass themselves. If you don't know how to run your business properly, don't go blaming everyone else!

February 1, 2012
Sound Off published Tuesday, Jan 31
Hi folks! Tonawanda Tim here, bringing you my annual "Groundhog Day" prediction. My cousins, Phil and Dave, will no doubt say another six weeks of winter, but don't you believe them. Spring will be early this year!

January 31, 2012
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