You should write a book!
I’m sure someone has mentioned that over the years.
And, of course, it’s always flattering, a kind of an ego inflater that could leave you with a swelled head for about 10 seconds.
Until you start thinking what to put in it.
For instance, what in the world would I write about?
Maybe “How Urban Renewal Revived the Cataract City.” That would cure insomnia, right?
Or how about the two most embarrassing errors this newspaper made during the past 40 years. (Within seconds, someone would be on the phone with the third.)
I thought that my memoir could be called “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” but that sounded too much like the fourth volume of “Plans to Change Falls Street,” first published in the early 1960s.
So, instead, here’s a glance at some titles for those movers and shakers who might wish to share their experiences.
Who knows? These could prove best sellers, at least on the homefront.
And, as a bonus, maybe the always affable Jeff Morrow, who owns The Book Corner, will host an autograph party for the authors.
“How to Cope on a Fixed Income,” by Carmen Granto, retired Niagara Falls schools superintendent. Solid advice to help you through the lean years.
“Preparing for a Job Interview,” by Cynthia Bianco, the new superintendent of the Niagara Falls School District, with a forward by Don J. King.
“No Heavy Lifting,” by state Sen. George D, Maziarz, R- Newfane, explains in detail how a lawmaker spends a typical day on Capitol Hill.
“The Inside Story of SPUR (Society for the Prevention of Urban Renewal),” by Roger Trevino, vice president of NFR.
“A Flaming Liberal,” by John Restaino, former talk show host on WJJL. He recently left the station, reportedly upset that President Obama refused
to be on his show.
“The Scenic Route to the Falls,” by Bob Baxter. The author takes the reader for a ride from Pekin through rural Niagara County to Gasport, Middleport, Terry’s Corners, Johnson Creek and Model City, ending with a breathtaking view of the historic North End in Niagara Falls.
“A Golden Parachute: Leave With a Good Feeling,” by Thomas Garlock, former general manager of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission.
“Dress Up Your Store Front,” by Dr. Mark DelMonte, with a forward by Mary Jo Zacher. DelMonte provides helpful advice on storing urns for the winter.
“We Always Listen If Taxpayers Scream Enough,” by Richard M. Kessel, president and chief executive officer of the New York Power Authority.
“Dude: Toss It My Way,” by Terrell (T.O.) Owens, newly acquired wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
“Bring Your Own Tent,” by Robert Emerson, executive director of Old Fort Niagara, host to 2,500 re-enactors for the 250th anniversary of the historic siege at the landmark site in Youngstown. (The event runs today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Contact reporter Don Glynn at 282-2311, ext. 2246.
Columns
GLYNN: First you’ll need to think of a title
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HAMILTON: Dandelions, parades, broken poles and people
There are still those remnants of the fading bouquets of floral tributes that still hang at that base of a tree on city hall’s lawn. It is near where, last year, from his shiny silvery cart, Melvin Johnson sold hot dogs and sausages to both city employees and passerbys while his tiny white dog excitingly yelped at anyone that came near.
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GLYNN: Gillibrand seeks help for prime bread-winners
A recent report shows that working mothers across the Empire State earn nearly 15 percent lower pay for the same work as men.
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BRADBERRY: There really are spirits in the water
Over the centuries since it was “discovered” hundreds of millions of people have traveled from every corner of the world to visit Niagara Falls making it the most visited of the great waterfalls on the planet.
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CONFER: The reality of rationed health care
The ongoing debate over Obamacare has brought to light the concept of rationed healthcare. Opponents of health care reform keenly point out that while the bill never explicitly calls out rationing, it features certain provisions that will lead the markets to adjust to strict federal demands and, therefore, dispense certain procedures in smaller amounts or not at all. Because of it being the first time that the subject has really come up in public circles, most people, especially on the right, believe that rationing is something new. It’s not. The free markets have been practicing that for quite some time. I should know; with a 4-inch long, 1-inch wide scar running south of my belly button – and a couple of related scars around my groin – I could be the poster child for rationed health care.
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CITY DESK: A regrettable error
We owe Carol Sensabough an apology.
Several weeks ago, the long-time reader and Niagara Falls resident sent a letter to the editor explaining that she took offense to some of the things written by a syndicated columnist, Stephen Dick. -
HIGGS: Niagara Falls' own West Side story
Trusello’s Bakery was on Elmwood behind the family home at 840 19th St. The family, Richard, William (Billy) and Sam along with two sisters, lived in the house.
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GLYNN: Falls, Ont., rolls out red carpet for Wallenda
Before Nik Wallenda even started practicing his high-wire routine in downtown Niagara Falls, state Sen.George D. Maziarz, R-Newfane, had noted the warm welcome the tightrope walker received across the river.
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HAMILTON: Civic ‘ParticipAction’ can work too
Back in the 1970s, our Neighbors to the North ran a national campaign called ParticipAction to encourage Canadians to get off their butts and do things for the sakes of their bodies.
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GLYNN: Graduates find they’re in staggering debt
Countless senior citizens often gripe about something, sometimes even with good reason. Perhaps they should consider themselves fortunate, compared with the younger generation.
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