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REFLECTIONS: Dreading a descent into darkness

Every night, just after dinner, when I can, I steal about a half an hour for myself. I sit and do nothing but the puzzles in the newspaper. It might be selfish, but I am somewhat addicted to the effects. I think of nothing else but solving those puzzles. My mind is free of any other thought.....more>>

GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Nov. 3 - Nov. 9
REFLECTIONS: 'Til death do us part?
They called it quits. Put an end to it. He packed his bags and left. After 19 years of marriage, it is over. I have not known any married couple who divorced since I’ve met them and didn’t know what to say when Susan told me the news.
GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Oct. 20 - Oct. 26
The first of the year would see work start on a second South Grand Island Bridge at a cost of $6 million. The new structure would parallel the current bridge, which was already more than 20 years old.
CRIST: October 2006 storm did have its benefits
The earth was quiet, save for the sound of tree branches cracking and falling to the ground. Standing on our back patio, we imagined it to be what the residents of a war-stricken country might hear in the middle of the night, akin to the sound of gunfire in the not so distant vicinity.
GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Oct. 13 - Oct. 19
Lane Drugs at the Grand Island Plaza offered a hot water bottle for 98 cents, two hair nets for 11 cents, eight ounces of hydrogen peroxide for 19 cents, and 100 aspirin tablets for 9 cents.
REFLECTIONS: Don't rush the holiday season
Halloween is just around the corner. The days are growing shorter, and the leaves are turning and falling. The weather is not yet unbearably cold, the air smells crisp and clean, and lovely fall decorations paint a warm welcome to the homes of friends and neighbors.
GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Oct. 5 - Oct. 11
THOMPSON: Inspect, fund, fix those bridges now
This is a letter from State Senator Antoine M. Thompson to Michael Fleischer, Executive Director of the New York State Thruway Authority.
REFLECTIONS: Life was good on Walton Mountain
If you remember the television show that consistently finished each episode with “Good Night John-Boy,” “Good Night Mary Ellen,” “Good Night Jim-Bob,” and “Good Night Elizabeth,” then you remember The Waltons.

• NOTEBOOK: No more chutes and ladders, please
• NOTEBOOK: Thanksgiving dining with Island friends
• GI NOTEBOOK: Art classes with perks
• NOTEBOOK: Hunting season gets into gear
• GRAND ISLAND NOTEBOOK: A little casino action comes to Island

• HISTORY: GI history for week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1
• Grand Island history this week — Nov. 20-25
• HISTORY: Grand Island history for Nov. 13-18
• HISTORY: Grand Island history for the week of Nov. 6-10
• HISTORY: Grand Island history for week of Oct. 30

• MRSA: Middle school student's infection isolated incident
• NIAGARA RIVER: Officials discuss cleanup
• ELECTION 2007: 10th District hopefuls against Spitzer plan
• ELECTION 2007: Candidates pleased with performance, chances
• EDUCATION: Town/school bus garage to be discussed

• SOFTBALL: Keleher ready for another ESG shot
• NYCBL: Power drop second straight on road
• FIELD HOCKEY: Starpoint’s Braun has dream come true
• SABRES: Miller excited about future in Buffalo
• NYCBL BASEBALL: Niagara's Kirby comes into his own

• THE ISLE FILE: Facing a choice on Election Day
• THE ISLE FILE: Islander has his day in Old-Timers' Hall of Fame
• THE ISLE FILE: Puns intended for Island comic
• THE ISLE FILE: Isle seminar focuses on women's health
• THE ISLE FILE: No mourning for dove on the mend

• KISSEL: The undeniable power of words
• KISSEL: Celebrate the things you hate
• KISSEL: GI musician looking for 'fixity'
• KISSEL: Blindsided but managing
• KISSEL: The future belongs to the creative

• SLIDESHOW: Sunday Snap Shots for July 20
• SLIDESHOW: Sunday Snap Shots for July 13
• SLIDESHOW: Sunday Snap Shots for July 6
• CONCERT VIDEO: Gramm rocks crowd, kicks off series; Uncle Plum, 53 Days open
• SLIDESHOW: Sunday Snap Shots for June 29

Special Features

• REFLECTIONS: Dreading a descent into darkness
• GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Nov. 3 - Nov. 9
• REFLECTIONS: 'Til death do us part?
• GRAND ISLAND HISTORY: The week of Oct. 20 - Oct. 26
• CRIST: October 2006 storm did have its benefits

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