Barbara Jane Buckley Dolan, 66, of Bridgewater, NY passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012 following a long illness, at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, with her loving family by her side.
She was born August 28, 1945 in Lowville. She grew up in Thendara and attended Town of Webb Schools graduating as Salutatorian in 1963.
She was an accomplished Tuba player in both high school and college.
She attended SUNY Oswego and graduated in 1967. Continue reading
Many of you know me. I usually find humor in everything—even my health, which is not the greatest. Does it depress me? Not really.
Why?? I’m a man. And what do you expect from such a simple creature?
My last name stays put.
The garage is all mine.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
I can never get pregnant.
I can wear a white t-shirt to a water park.
I can wear “no” shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell me the truth.
The world is my urinal. Continue reading
To the Editor:
Do you remember the 50’s?
I became a teenager in the 50’s.
I met my future wife in the 50’s.
I joined the military in the 50’s.
I decided to get married in the 50’s after all, I was making $78 a month, but not to worry—the military paid me an additional $110 for being married. Life was good, but we were seeing changes.
Here are some comments we may have made or heard in the 50’s:
“If things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s worth of groceries for $10.”
“Have you seen the price of new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2,000 will only buy a used one” (By the way, in 1961 I bought a brand new 1962 VW Convertible for only $1,500. Life was good!)
“If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit; 20¢ a pack is ridiculous!”
“Did you hear the Post Office is thinking of charging 7¢ just to mail a letter?”
“Who would’ve thought gas would rise to 25¢ a gallon. Guess I’ll leave the car in the garage.” Continue reading
I may be getting old(er) and maybe a little forgetful, but is it my imagination or has the automobile that the Central Adirondack Association (CAA) is raffling off changed colors three times in the past few weeks?
Maybe it’s a new model, the Chevrolet “Chameleon”!!
Vinnie Dolan
Thendara