http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_324151534.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_324151534.html The space shuttle Endeavour blasted off from Cape Canaveral the other day on another trip to the space station. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_321114837.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_321114837.html Since Veterans Day is this week, I thought it would be a good time to share a particular e-mail that I received just the other day. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:28:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_314132738.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_314132738.html A few observations while watching the recently completed World Series. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:07:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_304160941.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_304160941.html Last night, before it got too dark, I took my dog Henry for a walk. We often stroll in the field out back and hash over the latest news from around the world. “Ol’ Hank” may be just a dog but he’s as savvy as they come. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_297120554.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_297120554.html My daughter, Melissa, lives with her family in Lockport. She recently was hired as a teacher in the Medina school system and decided to have her two children transfer from Lockport to Medina to facilitate the situation of handling both family and job. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:46:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_290134525.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_290134525.html The following letter is addressed to whomever feels as though he or she can identify with the description of the antics described herein. If this letter is reminiscent of something you’ve done lately, it’s for you. If not — never mind! Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_286213354.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_286213354.html This is part two of a diary written while I was spending some time on the river. I was there to close the camp for the winter. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_276124005.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_276124005.html Since I had to travel to our camp on the river (to close up for the winter months), I decided to write a daily log — or diary — of my activities that took place while I was there. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:29:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_269112750.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_269112750.html I was watching television the other night when a commercial for Pizza Hut came on. The ad showed a pretentious-looking group dining at what is assumed to be an upper-class restaurant. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:05:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_261120405.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_261120405.html Two years ago, I wrote a column describing our trip to a Buffalo Bills game. It has become an annual event to gather family and friends to make the excursion. The tradition was started about 10 years ago by my sons and their cousins. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:25:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_254152404.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_254152404.html There’s something special about a bonfire. I’m not talking about a raging inferno that accompanies a pep-rally or a keg party; I’m referring to the intimate blaze that acts as a genteel host to those who respect its powerful ambiance and ability to bestow a sense of camaraderie to all in its presence. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_247120742.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_247120742.html In the news this past week, I saw that the self-proclaimed King of Pop, Michael Jackson, celebrated his 50th birthday. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_240151011.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_240151011.html I should get a manual that teaches me how to watch some of the cable-television news-programs that permeate the airwaves. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_233134307.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_233134307.html I should get a manual that teaches me how to watch some of the cable-television news-programs that permeate the airwaves. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:54:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_226145756.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/tomvalley/local_story_226145756.html Before my column goes to print, I ask my wife, Kathie, to read it.