This is my rebuttal to your recent edition that contained a letter to the editor, entitled, “Put Iran on par with other Nations”.  

I am writing this in response to Larry Cook’s recent letter to the editor. Let me begin by saying that I know Larry personally, although I haven’t talked to him in years, and I respect Larry’s views and opinions…he is truly justified in many of his comments and is committed to his belief’s…and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Beware fellow citizens. The Federal Government may be about to unconstitutionally meddle in our lives again. Articles in the April 28 issues of The Leader and the Star Gazette indicated our Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation in the Senate, known as the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Act that is to set national standards for states in issuing driver’s licenses.

Like many of you, I have been very dissatisfied with the way our Legislature is operating (or, more accurately, not operating), and, like many of you, I think it is time for some major changes. 

What is wrong in Avoca?

Recently, healthcare reform legislation has been at the forefront of the nation’s attention. I am writing to inform the community about proactive solutions that can be taken to maintain a healthier New York.

We have remarkable heroes in our midst!
Red Cross Volunteer Winnie Romeril of Bath and Dr. Ismail Mehr of St. James Hospital, Hornell, spoke movingly April 7th at the Arc of Steuben in Bath about their relief missions in Haiti this winter.

The 15th annual Steuben County Jazz Festival was held April 13th at Haverling High School, featuring jazz bands from area high schools as well as the “Jazz Educators,” a jazz band comprised of the music teachers from area schools.

After much thought and consideration, my wife and I have decided we only feel comfortable commenting on our own personal experiences with life in Prattsburgh. In 1987 we bought property on the top of west hill solely as a weekend retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of Rochester.

As one of the thousands of students who tremendously benefited from music at Haverling, I urge that funding not be reduced for that ambitious, successful, and famous program.

On April 5, 2010, the Agriculture, Planning and Industry (AIP) Committee of the Steuben County Legislature indicated that they would consider the formation of a County-wide Task Force to explore the full environmental and economic impact on our County residents of the proposed hydraulic fracturing (hydro-fracking) of the Marcellus Shale.

Prattsburgh unfriendly and unwelcoming? Maybe we should ask the Archer, Lambertz, Wagner, Lasante, Poore, Kesselring, Muck, Beiber, Covert, Squiers, Williams, Connors, Novitskey, Booth, Bristol, Tietje, Calderwood, Randall, Taylor, Wood, Whightman, Brockman,  Shick, Plate, Peer,  Spooner, Lamphere and Everdyke families. I could list more, but I think you get the picture.

I am writing this as a response to Laurie Sullivan’s letter regarding Prattsburgh.

In response to Laurie Sullivan’s letter to the editor ...

April is national Alcohol Awareness Month and the focus is on underage drinking.  Alcohol is the drug most frequently used by high school seniors, and its use is increasing.

Rarely, if ever, does a budget cut result in an increase in services. However, when that budget cut is achieved by consolidating some of New York state’s 350 toll-free telephone numbers, the state has the unique opportunity to increase New Yorkers’ access to valuable, sometimes life-saving, information.

Our family has been living in Prattsburgh for 16 years. We came here looking for a better upbringing for our children than living in Rochester. We didn't bring with us any of the ill effects of city living to pollute Prattsburgh.

In response to the Letter to the Editor in The Leader on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

The latest plans and ideas for the Dana Lyon School to become a center for the ARTS and education has me feeling very optimistic.  What better use for a school building than for education?

There was an article in Wednesday’s edition of the Corning Leader, in which State Senator George Winner takes shots at Congressman Eric Massa for “withholding information” related to Chesapeake’s pending application to dispose of toxic wastewater in a retired natural gas well in Pulteney.